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Barcelona’s Ambitious Low Emissions Zone To Ban Most Polluting Vehicles
Barcelona opened the biggest low-emissions zone in southern Europe after New Year’s Day. The area of more than 95 km2 is 20 times the size of Madrid’s zone and covers the entire metropolis.
The Controversy Over Madrid Slaughter Of 12,000 Invasive Parakeets
Madrid City Council launched a plan in early October to “ethically” slaughter 12,000 parakeets by 2020. Is it too late for an alternative method?
Madrid Demands Reciprocity From London To Maintain Britons’ Rights In A No-Deal Brexit Scenario
Spain is the most popular destination for Britons living abroad. More than 330,000 are officially residents in the country and will benefit from the Spanish contingency plan. However, Madrid is still waiting for a similar response from London towards t…
Health Alert In Spain: Listeriosis Outbreak Affects 168 People
An outbreak of listeriosis related to the consumption of a meat product has infected at least 168 people and left a woman dead. Spanish authorities have issued an international health alert.
New Conservative Mayor Suspends Madrid Low-Emissions Zone Despite It Success Reducing Air Pollution
Six months ago, the Spanish capital set an example creating one of the most ambitious low-emission schemes among European capitals, called Madrid Central. Now, the conservative new mayor wants to roll back the initiative, provoking outrage among civil …
Time To Change Perceptions: Why Care Work Can Boost Countries’ Economies
For centuries care work have sustained the well-being of individuals and communities. However, the traditional separation between economic and non-economic work assumed over time has made us forget about the contribution that care work makes to countri…
The Alarming Child Poverty Risk In Spain Despite The Economic Recovery
After a critical period of recession that lasted until 2013, little by little, the Spanish economy has managed to heal from the ravages of the crisis. The figures, however, are far from reflecting the reality of many families and, more specifically, ma…
The Economic Implications Behind The Cannabis Legalization Debate
After decades of prohibition, some countries are now starting to consider legalizing cannabis as a way to tackle the increase in consumption and take benefits from it. The focus is now set in Europe, where the regulation of cannabis for medical use is …
