News from El Punt Avui

Yellow ribbon controversy

FRANCE

French NGOs in court over climate change

HEALTH

Pioneeering laser surgery for epilepsy

The Hospital del Mar has become the first in the country to undertake laser surgery for the treatment of epilepsy and brain tumours. The technique is especially useful for accessing regions where traditional...

culture

Rare Dalí painting goes on show in Púbol museum

The Gala Dalí Foundation in Púbol recently acquired a rare painting by Salvador Dalí. “The Landscape of Cadaqués”, will go on display from today at the castle museum, and was made in 1923. Montse...

POINT MADE

Flag bias

If all symbols which could be considered partisan must be removed from government buildings during the campaign, the Spanish flag ought to be removed from the facade of the Generalitat. Unionism associates...

Only 30% of applicants receive income support

The minister of labour, social affairs and families, Chakir el Homrani, acknowledged yesterday that the guaranteed income for citizens (RGC in Catalan) is granted to only 30% of those who request it.He...

Asbestosis smoke screen

Exiled president challenges State

environment

Growth in volume of recycled glass bottles

The number of recycled glass bottles is on the increase in Catalonia. Last year, the number rose by 7.5% compared to data for 2017, the biggest year-on-year rise in the last decade. Some 162,295 tonnes...

Valverde: “We all realise Europe is special”

Coaches always tend to say the competition that best determines the capabilities of a team is the league and that is the title they value most. Fans, on the other hand, tend to prefer the Champions League...