Real Betis holds second Forever Green sustainability gala in Barcelona
Round table discussion on climate crisis and awards ceremony for sports and business worlds held in CaixaForum
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Current affairs and social issues
Surge in sexually transmitted infections spurred by declining use of condoms
Health department points to asymptomatic individuals and risky sex practices among other reasons for STI increase
Patrick Radden Keefe named first international resident of CCCB for 30th anniversary
American journalist talks about AI and journalism at Barcelona’s Contemporary Cultural Center hall
University entrance exams begin in Catalonia
42,500 students take three days of tests starting with Spanish
Farmers warn protests will continue if authorities do not listen to them
Revolta Pagesa group hails “successful” border block demonstration
500 disappeared Spanish Civil War international brigades soldiers identified
Catalan government releases reports on fighters from United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland
Farmers block all border crossings between Spain and France in historic protest
Demonstrators demand greater food security, priority for local produce and lower energy taxes
Foreign residents in Barcelona exceed 25% for the first time
Population of Catalan capital grows by 2.6% in one year thanks to migration
Four sea turtles released back to Mediterranean at Prat de Llobregat beach
Dozens of curious attend 'Return home' event filled with activities
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia boulevard fills up with pianos for one day
Dozens of people play music, turning the street into an open-air stage
University of Lleida council votes against breaking ties with Israel
Students protesting say UdL prioritizes economic interests over human rights
Autonomous University of Barcelona's senate agrees to break relations with Israel
Students believe university's decision is good first step but falls short
Wave of bear attacks spark protest in Catalan Pyrenees
Shepherds demand change after the killing of fenced livestock
Platja d'Aro bans 'sexual' items at bachelor parties
Coastal city council says these behaviors cause coexistence problems
Taxi drivers threaten to block Barcelona airport and port to protest ride-hailing services
Catalan government says new taxi law is ready to be approved
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