3,000 healthcare workers protest in Barcelona against new working conditions
Nurses' union calls for indefinite strike after Catalan government ratifies agreement to improve conditions for 55,000 staff
December 12, 2023 03:17 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Extension works for L8 FGC line set to begin in January
Three new stations in Barcelona will be operational by 2029-2030, costing €430 million
December 11, 2023 09:07 PM
Condition of disputed Sixena artworks remains unknown
Police moved works of art from Lleida Museum to monastery in neighboring Aragon six years ago
December 11, 2023 01:17 PM
Smoking ban on terraces remains on health minister's agenda
Passive smokers are not "sufficiently protected," Manel Balcells says
December 11, 2023 11:12 AM
Barcelona residents call for pedestrianization of city center streets during Christmas
Neighbors group points to traffic chaos when swathes of people take photos on Passeig de Gràcia when lights go red
December 11, 2023 11:03 AM
Barça and Girona sign joint pledge to combat drought
Football clubs sign deal with Catalan government ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash
December 10, 2023 09:11 PM
Drought-hit farmers in Catalonia warn of long-term impact on agriculture
Dry spell threatens next year's harvest, raising fears of higher food prices
December 10, 2023 09:16 AM
Drought measures 'a band aid on the problem', environmentalists say
As Barcelona residents are confronted with water restrictions, activists say government should look at tourism
December 9, 2023 09:29 AM
Barcelona to host international conference on drought resilience in September 2024
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announced plans during speech in Dubai
December 2, 2023 11:32 AM
Catalonia faces worst drought ever recorded, with no rain forecast any time soon
Territory in worse conditions than 2005-2008 episode, which lasted for 19 months
November 16, 2023 04:34 PM
Barcelona to be put on drought 'pre-emergency' next week
New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction
November 14, 2023 02:17 PM
Drought: State of exceptionality declared in 23 municipalities that depend on Llobregat headwaters
Councils in Berguedà, Solsonès and Ripollès counties one step closer to state of emergency
October 31, 2023 02:11 PM
Public water company proposes 33% price hike due to drought
Aigua Ter-Llobregat supplies water to over 90% of Catalan population
October 10, 2023 03:01 PM
Water level in Catalonia's internal reservoirs falls below 2008 drought record low to 21%
Ebre river network reservoirs are at 31% capacity, approaching lowest level in 25 years
October 9, 2023 02:13 PM
Mushroom season in Pyrenees hit by drought
Experts hope autumn rain will encourage growth in Central Catalonia
September 22, 2023 12:06 PM
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