Waiting lists increase for diagnostic tests in 2022
Fewer people pending heart and some cancer-related operations
February 9, 2023 10:14 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Police investigate death in Barcelona as gender-based violence
Crime took place on Tuesday morning
February 8, 2023 02:23 PM
New law makes 'conflict' evictions easier, allows councils to use properties for social housing
'Big property owners' will have 30 days to ensure homes are empty when squatters' behavior breaches public order
February 8, 2023 06:41 PM
First day without masks on public transport: 'No one wore face coverings on trains anymore'
Face mask mandate ends after three years, but some users still wear them for protection
February 8, 2023 02:31 PM
K9 Creixell charity sends search and rescue dogs to Turkey following earthquakes
No Catalans known to be affected by devastating tremors killing at least 5,000
February 7, 2023 01:12 PM
Ebre river delta flooded again in storm but authorities deny further damage
Weather warnings in Catalonia lifted after snow and strong waves cause disruption
February 8, 2023 02:26 PM
One dead and three injured after car accident involving wild boar
Presence of animal on-road may have contributed to head-on collision between two vehicles
February 8, 2023 01:34 PM
Heavy rain and snow across Catalonia cause disruption as strong waves batter coast
Warnings for snow until Wednesday lunchtime with coastal warnings until Thursday
February 7, 2023 06:21 PM
Face masks no longer mandatory on public transport from Wednesday, February 8
Coverings still necessary in hospitals, pharmacies and care homes
February 7, 2023 01:53 PM
Public prosecution requests bail refusal for Dani Alves over sexual assault
Prosecutors maintain footballer presents flight risk despite defense's arguments
February 7, 2023 11:31 AM
21% of births in private clinics are scheduled C-sections, 3 times more than in public hospitals
Medical professionals argue ages and profiles of women contribute to difference
February 6, 2023 04:49 PM
Snow, wind, rain and coastal warnings across much of Catalonia
Weather expected to worsen throughout Tuesday with 'high danger' for snow and 'very high danger' for waves
February 6, 2023 06:47 PM
Wildfire in southern Catalonia under control after affecting 30 hectares
Blaze forced ten people to evacuate near Tortosa
February 5, 2023 02:47 PM
Missing rugby player Levi Davis: 'My life is in danger' after being blackmailed
British athlete last seen in Barcelona claims he "was filmed doing sexual acts" after being drugged
February 4, 2023 05:36 PM
Around 38,000 cancer cases diagnosed in Catalonia each year
Colon, prostate, and breast cancers among most common
February 4, 2023 02:16 PM
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