The Nobel laureate relaxes with Gaudí

The Nobel laureate relaxes with Gaudí

It is the first time that the photo of authors illustrating the cover of La Vanguardia on Sant Jordi’s day features a Nobel Prize in Literature winner. And, logically, a place of honor is reserved for her, right on the first sofas that the Alma hotel has arranged on its rooftop. Han Kang arrives with time. She looks happy. She is visibly grateful to be meeting with barely thirty people, instead of the 700 who crowded the CCCB the day before, waiting to see her appear. She is a sensitive thinker. Crowds overwhelm her. But here, the views of the Sagrada Família in the background, with the cross already crowning the tower of Jesus, seem to have a calming effect. This, and the presence of Xavi Ayén, the man who whispered to the Nobels and who, since interviewing her a few days ago in London, seems to be her confidant.

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Pharmaceutical companies warn of a risk of shortage in essential medicines such as ibuprofen or paracetamol

Pharmaceutical companies warn of a risk of shortage in essential medicines such as ibuprofen or paracetamol

Just over a month ago, coinciding with the start of the conflict, the board of directors of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) assessed the impact of the Middle East war on drug supply. It did not detect major disruptions, but it did warn that the persistence of logistical difficulties could increase the risk of shortages. The pharmaceutical sector sees the probability of shortages of ingredients, medicines, or medical devices becoming increasingly likely.

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The meeting to resolve the teachers' strike ends without agreement and with Tuesday as the new attempt

The meeting to resolve the teachers’ strike ends without agreement and with Tuesday as the new attempt

No agreement and a new meeting next Tuesday. The sectoral table meeting between the Minister of Education and Vocational Training of the Generalitat, Esther Niubó, and the unions -Ustec·Stes, Aspepc·Sps, CC.OO. Educació, CGT Ensenyament, and UGT, with Intersindical added- ended without agreement but with the commitment to resume talks next Tuesday. The meeting was supposed to address issues such as resources for inclusive schooling and teachers’ salaries.

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The register in Zapatero's office: agendas, about thirty jewels in the safe, and several hard drives

The register in Zapatero’s office: agendas, about thirty jewels in the safe, and several hard drives

The UDEF agents who entered the official office of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero last Tuesday seized numerous documents, which are currently being analyzed by the investigators. As stated in the case file accessed by La Vanguardia, the agents seized more than twenty folders, another twenty agendas, and several hard drives.

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The autonomous communities halt tax cuts, except Madrid

The autonomous communities halt tax cuts, except Madrid

Almost all autonomous communities under the common regime are halting the tax cuts they approved in previous years. The years are coming to an end when the prevailing trend was to approve reductions in transferred taxes, such as in the IRPF, inheritance and donations, or wealth tax. The current trend is quite the opposite, warns the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef) in its latest report. The only exception is Madrid, which continues to increase its tax reductions.

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