Respiratory disease focus for 2024 'La Marató' telethon
2 million people in Catalonia live with respiratory health problems and 1 in 4 deaths are due to respiratory disease
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Catalonia's Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, turns 117
'Super Granny' celebrates with family, friends and staff in Olot care home
Family of young man seeks answers 48 years after death
Juan Gabriel Rodrigo Knafo died at the hands of the Franco regime in 1976, family suspects
More than one hundred women demonstrate in Barcelona for equality in Church
Believers demand “equal opportunities and functions” and ability to be “at the forefront” of religious institutions
Catalan farmers lift last blockade of A-2 highway
Farmers warn of further protests if negotiations don't continue
Protesting farmers to continue blockade of A-2 highway until Saturday
Roadblock on AP-7 near Girona cleared after "90%" of demands are met
Holy statue to be paraded in Barcelona for first time in 80 years in prayers for rain
Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi calls for intervention from above via Christ of the Blood relic
Thirteen affected by PortAventura attraction accident file lawsuit against theme park
Fourteen people were injured after a tree fell on the Tomahawk attraction due to strong winds
Santa Coloma council evacuates another 29 residents due to cracks in building
Occupants of fifth block of flats in Badalona forced out after technical inspection
Prosecutors to appeal Dani Alves sexual assault sentence
Former Barça footballer sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for rape committed in 2022
Catalan aims to break through English-dominated tech scene at MWC
Several initiatives promote its use at the world's most important technology fair
Local council moves 16 people out of homes due to crack in Costa Brava apartment block
Blanes City Council offers alternative temporary acommodation to the five families affected
Barcelona Council offers free English-language sessions for expectant and new parents
In-person meetings on March 20 and April 24 will provide information and resources for families
Catalan pharmacies to begin free distribution of reusable menstrual products next week
Menstruating people can choose from menstrual cups, cloth pads or absorbent underwear by scanning a QR code on 'La Meva Salut' app
60 residents evacuated in Santa Coloma after cracks discovered in building
City council provides temporary housing for affected occupants, 13 of whom are children
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