The article by Estela Celada discusses the crisis in Madrid's primary health care system, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Madrid-based paediatrician Natividad Gil García describes the collapse of the system, with a significant increase in workload for doctors. Health workers at the Monóvar Public Health Care Center have supported a 15-minute strike and are planning an indefinite strike starting September 28 unless the regional administration negotiates. The article highlights the shortage of doctors, the increased workload due to the pandemic, and the neglect of patients with chronic diseases. Despite the announcement by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Comunidad de Madrid, of an €80 million investment in primary health care, health professionals remain unconvinced and are demanding immediate action.

The article discusses the impact of the recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils on the ongoing debate about tourism in Barcelona. Pere Mariné, a member of the neighborhood association Al Poblenou Ens Plantem, clarifies that their opposition is not to tourism itself but to 'massified tourism.' The city has seen protests demanding more regulation of the tourism sector, which has been put on hold due to the attacks. Ernest Cañada of Alba Sud suggests that there are attempts to use the attacks politically to silence calls for regulation. The article also mentions the youth movement Arran, which has been involved in anti-tourism actions but condemned the terror attacks. Jordi Camina of Som Paral-lel emphasizes the need to maintain the city's spirit and prevent the exploitation of the situation by the tourism business lobby.

Madrid's iconic street market, El Rastro, reopens after eight months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vendors and local businesses have faced significant challenges, including economic losses and health impacts. The market's reopening comes as the region sees an improvement in pandemic conditions, but restrictions and reduced tourism continue to affect sales and livelihoods. The article highlights the resilience and struggles of the community, with concerns about the future and the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

Madrid hosts Covid Exit, an exhibition featuring around 600 posters by graphic designers from 45 countries, addressing the global Covid-19 crisis and the delayed 'new normal.' Curated by Manuel Estrada, the exhibition is part of the fourth edition of Madrid Gráfica, showcasing diverse perspectives and emotional responses to the pandemic. Notable works include Pep Carrió's hopeful design and David Criado's critical portrayal of Donald Trump's pandemic management. The exhibition emphasizes the social commitment and impact of graphic design in times of crisis.

Madrid faces a new perimeter lockdown, causing confusion and economic strain among residents. Business owners like Carlos and Santiago struggle with reduced clientele, while car rental companies see a drop in reservations. Residents express mixed feelings about the restrictions, with some finding them necessary but poorly communicated. The political conflict between Spain's national government and Madrid's regional government exacerbates public frustration. The article highlights the challenges and skepticism faced by Madrileños as they navigate the new lockdown measures.

The cultural sector in Spain is facing a severe crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 12% of the 700,000 people working in the industry currently employed. Iván Espada, a lighting designer, emphasizes the need for a global rescue plan similar to those in France and Germany. The sector, contributing 3.2% to Spain's GDP, has been largely ignored by the Ministry of Culture and Sport until recently. The Alerta Roja movement has organized protests, including the global #WeMakeEvents initiative. Live music venues and artists are particularly affected, with many venues closed and artists out of work. Theaters like Cuarta Pared are struggling with uncertainty and low ticket sales despite efforts to adapt to new health protocols.

Sadri Khiari, a Tunisian intellectual, criticizes Europe's desire for 'invisible Muslims' who conform to a white hierarchy, highlighting the issue of cultural and political demands by immigrant women, such as wearing a burkini or veil. He discusses the paternalistic and racist undertones of French leftists' arguments for emancipation and the eurocentric notion of it. Khiari reflects on the Tunisian revolution, its predictable outcome, and the current political situation, which he sees as a mix of past dictatorial roots and the worst aspects of Western democracy. He also addresses the rise of Islamophobia, the role of the EU and the US in the Arab Spring, and the export of jihadists from Tunisia. Khiari criticizes the left for its lack of a coherent program and strategy, and for not addressing the need for radical politics, which has been filled by jihadists instead.

Euronews reports on the extreme-right group Hogar Social Madrid (HSM) just hours before their eviction by police. HSM, known for its 'social work' and anti-immigration stance, has been gaining media attention in Spain. The group, which only assists Spaniards and rejects foreigners, has occupied buildings to provide services like free legal advice and to host evicted individuals. Melisa Domínguez Ruiz, the group's spokesperson, emphasizes their patriotic motives but denies anti-Muslim sentiments, despite their actions suggesting otherwise. HSM admires far-right groups like Golden Dawn and Casa Pound for their street-level activism. Political scientist Xavier Casals comments on the potential political future of such groups in Spain, noting the changing political landscape. HSM is considering a move into politics but is currently focused on finding a new headquarters after their eviction.

Residents of southern Madrid are protesting against selective lockdowns imposed by the regional government, which they feel unfairly target poorer areas and contribute to social and physical division in the city. The lockdowns, which affect 850,000 people, are seen as a response to these areas having nearly 24% of the region's COVID-19 cases. Locals, feeling stigmatized and neglected, demand more public services and criticize the government for not providing adequate medical resources or living conditions that would allow for proper quarantine. Health professionals call for better isolation facilities, more contact tracers, and increased PCR testing. The regional president's comments linking immigrant lifestyles to COVID-19 spread have also sparked controversy. With Madrid being a major COVID-19 hotspot in the EU, a total lockdown is not ruled out.

Madrid's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with primary care doctors overwhelmed by the surge in cases. Healthcare professionals, including Natividad Gil García and María Teresa Hernando, express despair over the lack of resources and support from the Madrid government. The situation has led to strikes and calls for urgent action. Despite promises of investment from regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, doctors remain unconvinced and plan to proceed with strike action. The crisis has also severely impacted patients with chronic conditions, leading to what is described as a 'parallel pandemic'.

Primary Care in Madrid is facing a crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with healthcare professionals warning of a system collapse and planning an indefinite strike on September 28 unless the regional government negotiates. The healthcare system is overwhelmed, with increased patient loads and insufficient resources. Madrid's healthcare workers are demanding better working conditions and reinforcements. The regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has promised investment in Primary Care, but healthcare professionals remain unconvinced and the strike call stands.

In Madrid, the upcoming Catalan secessionist referendum is a hot topic, with Spanish flags appearing on balconies as a spontaneous gesture against the vote, declared illegal by the Constitutional Court. Madrid's regional president, Cristina Cifuentes of the conservative Partido Popular, has ordered flags on all regional government buildings. Opposition spokesperson Lorena Ruiz-Huerta of Podemos criticizes the PP's use of the flag, while supporting a legal referendum. The tension has spread to the streets and social media, with calls for boycotts and accusations of hispanophobia against Catalan leaders. Public opinion is divided, with some supporting a legal referendum and others opposing any form of Catalan independence.

The recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, which resulted in 15 deaths, have temporarily halted the ongoing debate over the city's tourism model. Local neighborhood associations, such as Al Poblenou Ens Plantem and Som Paral-lel, emphasize that their opposition is not against tourists but against mass tourism. They argue that the business lobby is using the attacks to suppress calls for greater regulation of the tourism industry. Despite the attacks, these associations aim to restore normalcy and protect their freedom while preventing unchecked tourism growth.

The recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils have intensified the ongoing debate over the city's tourism model. Neighborhood associations like Al Poblenou Ens Plantem and Alba Sud are advocating for greater regulation of the tourism sector, arguing against the term 'tourist-phobia' used by the business lobby. The attacks have temporarily halted protests but have also brought a new perspective on the issue. Organizations like Arran and Som Paral-lel emphasize the need to recover the city's spirit while preventing the business lobby from exploiting the situation to promote further tourism growth.

Lleida's AEM girls' football team, coached by Dani Rodrigo, has made history by winning a male youth football league in Catalonia, setting a precedent for girls in sports. Despite facing challenges such as convincing parents and overcoming stereotypes, the team has shown remarkable progress, going from consecutive defeats in their first season to becoming league leaders in the current season. The team has gained international attention and invitations to play abroad. However, the journey has not been without adversity, including facing sexist comments from spectators. The article highlights the broader issue of limited professional opportunities for female football players in Spain, with many top players having to go abroad to pursue their careers. Estela Celada contributed the text, and Xavier Baró provided photos.

Ettadhamen, a suburb of Greater Tunis, is identified as a major recruitment ground for the Islamic State, with around 6,000 Tunisian youths having joined its ranks, surpassing Saudi Arabia's 2,500. High unemployment rates, especially among young graduates, and economic reliance on a tourism sector hit hard by terrorist attacks, have created a breeding ground for despair and radicalization. The prohibition of Islamist movements during the 23-year dictatorship and the subsequent handling of religious passions post-revolution are also factors. Human Rights Watch and other Tunisian organizations have criticized human rights violations, which they argue aid terrorist organizations. The Tunisian parliament is set to approve a new national unity government with priorities to combat unemployment, corruption, and terrorism.

Ascensión Mendieta has finally fulfilled her lifelong wish to recover the remains of her father, Timoteo Mendieta, who was executed in 1939 during the Francoist repression. The exhumation of his grave, number 2 in the civil part of the Guadalajara cemetery, was ordered by Argentine judge María Romilda Servini, marking the first time a common grave has been opened in Spain by a foreign magistrate's order. The Asociación para la Recuperación de la Memoria Histórica (ARMH) has faced challenges due to the lack of space and the presence of other bodies, but the meticulous cemetery records have been crucial for identification. The ARMH, largely funded by foreign donations, continues to work on recovering the over 114,000 victims still buried in mass graves, with Spain being the second country after Cambodia with the most unresolved enforced disappearances.