"Let's Focus" is the title of the conference organized by ARA. Focusing properly on a problem is the first step in addressing it. And it's a way to open cracks in the growing pessimism in society. It's necessary to build spaces of trust inspired by critical thinking to help recover the initiative that is being taken away from citizens.

Against fatalism, dialogue and thought. This is the guiding principle ofWe focus on: The solutions forum, debate sessions organized by the ARA that will feature speakers such as the former editorial director of Le MondeSylvie Kauffmann; CIDOB researcher Blanca Garcés; architect Maria Sisternas; and cardiologist Valentí Fuster. The sessions will be moderated and led by renowned contributors from ARA, such as Mònica Planas and Albert Om, and will also include other journalists like Laura Rosel and Roger Escapa. The first edition ofWe focus It will take place at the Centre for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) on January 23 and 24.

The massive influx of bathers on the beaches of the Costa Daurada is a constant that increases over time, fueled by increasingly longer seasons. Once again, lifeguards denounce the lack of personnel to deal with this situation, warn of the difficulty of maintaining proper surveillance, and express the impossibility of reinforcing it with preventive measures. The individual responsibility of bathers is key. It is necessary to follow the instructions, respect the safety rules, be aware of the risks, and act responsibly.