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es.ara.cat • War • Ukraine

A Catalan mercenary recounts his experiences fighting in the Ukrainian war, detailing the realities of combat and his decision to become an instructor for future mercenaries.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

A review of Jordi Évole's interview with Gabriel Rufián on 'Lo de Évole' highlights Rufián's surprising honesty about his past and political views.

elpais.com • Politics • Catalonia

Catalonia's Parliament is moving forward with a law to regulate short-term rentals, aiming to address housing shortages and price controls, despite opposition from the real estate sector.

abc.es • Business • Catalonia

This article details the alleged tax evasion and financial misconduct of Pedro Mir, a prominent Catalan businessman, and the subsequent investigation into his foundation.

ara.cat • History • Catalonia

This article presents ten historical sites in Catalonia, offering immersive routes to understand the region's past.

cronicaglobal.elespanol.com • Politics • Spain

The 'Cellex case' has uncovered a conflict of interest involving Josep Tabernero's second-in-command at Grifols, raising concerns about potential ethical breaches within the healthcare sector in Catalonia.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

Residents of Esplugues de Llobregat in Catalonia occupied a 17th-century farmhouse, demanding its use as a public facility instead of a planned sociosanitary center.

page.ke • Politics • Spain

Residents of Esplugues, Catalonia, occupied a 17th-century farmhouse, demanding its use as a public facility, sparking conflict with the local government.

elperiodico.cat • Politics • Catalonia

The Catalan government's inclusion of prostitution abolition in its gender equality plan sparks debate within the feminist movement, highlighting differing views on sex work.

elperiodico.com • Sports • Spain

Funding has been secured for the 2031 Ryder Cup in Catalonia, Spain, after private sponsorships were finalized, paving the way for the major golf tournament.

elperiodico.com • Agriculture • Catalonia

Catalan Agriculture Minister Òscar Ordeig discusses a new report on food waste in Catalonia, highlighting its environmental impact and proposing solutions such as school-based cooking and incentivizing waste reduction.

eldiario.es • Crime • Spain

The case of Teófilo Lapeña, a Spanish electrician in Catalonia, highlights a disturbing pattern of violence against women and children, emphasizing the societal roots of such crimes.

elpais.com • Politics • Catalonia

Junts per Catalunya faces a difficult decision regarding a motion by Aliança Catalana to ban the Islamic veil in Catalonia, navigating internal divisions and public opinion.

blogs.elconfidencial.com • Politics • Spain

Junts' shift towards banning the Islamic veil in schools and public spaces is analyzed as a strategic move influenced by rising support for the far-right and public opinion.

20minutos.es • Geography • Spain

Barcelona is ranked as the happiest city in Spain and 22nd globally in the Happy City Index, based on factors such as governance, social policies, and environmental care.

elpais.com • Healthcare • Spain

Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Catalonia, Spain, is implementing significant budget cuts, resulting in the dismissal of over 200 temporary healthcare professionals and potential reductions in surgical procedures.

elpais.com • Lawsuit • Spain

The family of an 89-year-old man who died in a Vall d'Hebron hospital restroom and was found 48 hours later is suing the hospital for 200,000 euros.

elpais.com • Politics • Catalonia

Catalonia's government anticipates reaching 10 million inhabitants and is planning for the necessary infrastructure and public services to accommodate this population growth, while facing opposition and debate about the sustainability and social implications of this demographic shift.

lavanguardia.com • Politics • Spain

The Catalan government plans to propose an expansion of El Prat airport, including a runway extension and a new governance body, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental concerns and political consensus.

abc.es • Politics • Spain

Spanish prosecutor José Grinda reported a bribery attempt linked to 'Leire,' allegedly involving influential figures and sensitive ongoing investigations.

publico.es • Politics • Spain

Spain's Constitutional Court has largely upheld the amnesty law, although its practical application remains uncertain due to potential challenges from the Supreme Court.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

ERC in Catalonia has decided against forcing the removal of suspended Parlament president Laura Borràs, instead waiting for the Electoral Board to act.

diariosur.es • Politics • Spain

Junts per Catalunya is leveraging the PSOE's crisis stemming from the Cerdán case to pressure Pedro Sánchez for further concessions regarding Catalan independence.

elpais.com • Economics • Spain

One year after rent regulation in Catalonia, data shows decreased prices and new contracts, but a surge in short-term rentals.

elperiodico.com • Archaeology • Catalonia

A Catalan judge issued a pioneering ruling, prohibiting a fossil poacher from accessing four archaeological sites to prevent further damage to the historical heritage.

elconfidencial.com • Politics • Spain

Despite the Spanish Constitutional Court's approval of the amnesty law, Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain will be delayed for months, or even years, due to pending legal processes.

elpais.com • Wildfire • Spain

A massive pyrocumulus cloud, reaching 14 kilometers high, fueled a devastating wildfire in Lleida, Spain, highlighting the challenges posed by sixth-generation fires.

elperiodico.cat • Politics • Catalonia

The Catalan government has suspended an award given to a university director due to concerns about alleged abuses within her research group.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

A new financing model for Catalonia, aiming for singularity, federalism, and generalizability, is set to be approved, potentially reforming Spain's entire system.