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
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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
Dani Alves' defense team appeals imprisonment with bail request
Lawyers argue footballer accused of sexual assault does not present flight risk and would wear tracking wristband
January 31, 2023 11:12 AM
Judge of footballer Dani Alves' sexual assault case hears several testimonies
Nightclub staff and two girls' reinforce victim's testimony
February 4, 2023 11:37 AM
New Mossos d'Esquadra police uniform for first time in 40 years
Officers will wear dark blue rather than light blue shirt from now on
February 3, 2023 06:40 PM
Two homeless people found dead in Barcelona on same day
No signs of violence, autopsies to determine whether low temperatures caused deaths
February 3, 2023 01:24 PM
Face masks only compulsory in hospitals, pharmacies and care homes from February 7
Spain to analyze wastewater of flights from China to identify possible new Covid variants
February 3, 2023 10:33 AM
2023 begins with slight increase in unemployment
January saw 37,000 fewer people registered with social services
February 2, 2023 09:25 AM
Electric scooter ban on public transport comes into force
Restriction will apply in Barcelona and other cities for six months with fines of €200 for infringement
February 1, 2023 06:45 PM
European Commission to back Amsterdam – Barcelona night train connection
Brussels also supports new services from Catalonia to southern France planned by FGC operator
February 1, 2023 04:31 PM
Doctors' partial strike this week called off after deal
Metges de Catalunya union and government agree on improvement of working conditions
January 31, 2023 09:19 PM
Investigation reveals second Spanish police officer infiltrated activist groups in Barcelona
'Directa' magazine publishes details that officer had sexual relations as a strategy to gain trust and access
January 30, 2023 05:04 PM
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