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Paula Ericsson is a journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.
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Thousands of people mobilize again in Catalonia for Hasél's imprisonment
Protests continue across Catalonia against the imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél, with significant mobilizations in Barcelona, Lleida, Girona, Vic, and Tarragona. The demonstrations, marked by clashes with the Mossos d'Esquadra and police violence, resulted in numerous arrests and injuries. In Barcelona, 2,200 people gathered, leading to confrontations and property damage. Similar scenes unfolded in other cities, with protesters demanding Hasél's release and clashing with police forces. The protests reflect broader anti-capitalist and anti-monarchy sentiments, with significant public support for Hasél.
Health Repatriates Nurses to Alleviate Staff Shortage
Catalonia faces a critical shortage of nurses, exacerbated by past budget cuts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Generalitat proposes repatriating nurses who left during austerity measures and increasing public university nursing slots. However, experts and professionals express skepticism about the feasibility and effectiveness of these measures, citing challenges in contacting expatriate nurses and the long-term nature of educational expansions. Criticism is directed at the Generalitat for delayed action and insufficient budget allocations, with calls for improved working conditions and more immediate solutions.
We cannot exit the Covid-19 crisis without addressing the climate crisis
Climate justice organizations, including Fridays for Future, mobilized in Catalonia to demand an end to 'empty promises' from global leaders and institutions. Protests took place on Global Climate Action Day, highlighting the interconnectedness of the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis. Activists criticized the current economic and social system, calling it 'racist, imperialist, and patriarchal,' and emphasized the need for systemic change. The event featured performances and speeches, with activists stressing the importance of environmental struggle and collaborative efforts against climate and social injustices.
Health Department works so that women in Pallars can have pharmacological abortions
Women in the Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, and Alta Ribagorça regions have faced challenges in accessing both surgical and pharmacological abortions due to conscientious objection by local gynecologists. The Department of Health, led by Alba Vergès, plans to address this by transferring non-objecting professionals to local hospitals to provide pharmacological abortion services. The move has been positively received by the Associació de Drets Sexuals i Reproductius, which highlights the long-standing issue of territorial inequality in abortion access.
Pere Aragonès: "No volem una Generalitat convertida en un despatx de la Moncloa"
ERC's campaign launch emphasized their goals to win the Generalitat elections, prioritize health and life, and end the '40 years of sociovergents' governance in Catalonia. Pere Aragonès stressed the need for a progressive reconstruction and opposed economic decisions being made from Moncloa, criticizing Salvador Illa. The event featured key party figures and highlighted the impact of the pandemic and state repression on their independence efforts. Marta Rovira emphasized the importance of practical solutions over dogmatism, criticizing the Spanish government's delays in aid distribution.
A documentary vindicates the historical memory of the Trinitat Vella women's prison
The documentary 'Veïnatges forçats. La presó de dones de Trinitat Vella,' directed by Julia Montilla, explores the history of the Trinitat Vella women's prison from 1963 to 1983 and its impact on the local community. Premiering at the Model Prison in Barcelona, the film is part of the city's Pla de Barris initiative aimed at strengthening neighborhood identity through historical memory. The documentary features testimonies from former inmates, prison staff, feminist activists, and local residents, highlighting the prison's influence on the urban fabric and the feminist struggle against its religious and moral constraints. Key figures such as Magda Oranich and Pilar Aymerich contribute to the narrative, emphasizing the broader social and political implications of the prison's history.
Homeless people in Barcelona organize into a union and demand real solutions from institutions
Homeless individuals in Barcelona have formed a union to demand real solutions from the Generalitat and the Ajuntament de Barcelona. The union's spokesperson, Albert Gort, criticized the temporary and nearly non-existent support from these institutions. The union calls for a collaborative plan to eliminate homelessness in the city, highlighting the increase in people sleeping on the streets due to the economic and social crisis exacerbated by the pandemic. The union also protests the closure of shelters and other resources, emphasizing the urgent need for permanent solutions.
ANC calls for a rally on Sunday to demand ERC and Junts form a government
The ANC has called for a rally on Sunday to pressure ERC and Junts per Catalunya to form a government, emphasizing the need to respect the 52% popular vote for independence. ANC President Elisenda Paluzie criticized the stalled negotiations and urged both parties to meet the expectations of the independence movement. Current negotiations have deteriorated, with ERC considering governing alone and Junts refusing to support Pere Aragonès without a joint government.
Aragonès conditions the expansion of El Prat airport on consensus and preserving biodiversity
In his first control session as President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès addressed key issues including the dialogue table, pardons, and the expansion of El Prat Airport. The CUP and PSC questioned the expansion from different perspectives, with concerns about environmental impact and economic competitiveness. Aragonès emphasized the need for consensus and environmental preservation. Vice President Jordi Puigneró supported the airport's expansion for economic progress. Jéssica Albiach of En Comú Podem urged Aragonès to convene a party table before the dialogue table, offering support for the dialogue process. Aragonès reiterated his commitment to amnesty over pardons.
The outrage over the imprisonment of Pablo Hasél erupts in Barcelona
The imprisonment of rapper Pablo Hasél has sparked significant protests in Barcelona, leading to clashes between demonstrators and police. The protests, which saw around 1,700 participants, resulted in injuries and arrests. Demonstrators expressed their outrage against the Spanish government and police, with some resorting to vandalism and barricades. The event highlighted ongoing tensions regarding freedom of speech and political repression in Spain.
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