Spain passes 'trans law' allowing over 16s to change gender on ID without medical report
Abortion law eased with 3-day reflection period and parental consent for 16 and 17-year-olds done away with
February 16, 2023 07:52 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Dani Alves admits to vaginal penetration in sexual assault allegation case
Former FC Barcelona player awaits judge’s decision on whether to set him free before trial
February 16, 2023 05:07 PM
Therapy with dogs reduces emotional crises in children
Research reveals animals play key role as "emotional link" between patients and doctors
February 16, 2023 12:04 PM
Applications open for €200 grant for low earners
Households with incomes of less than €27,000 a year can apply from February 15 until March 31
February 16, 2023 12:12 PM
Amazon confirms: Alexa will not speak Catalan, yet
Voice assistant records 745 million interactions with Catalan users in 2022
February 15, 2023 06:38 PM
Children's hospice to open in Barcelona's Sant Pau complex in 2025
First center in Catalonia and Spain dedicated to end of life pediatric care will welcome 400 children a year and their families
February 15, 2023 06:34 PM
Red Cross sends 34 tons of humanitarian aid from Catalonia to Turkey
Shipment includes essential items such as water barrels, kitchen sets, and blankets
February 15, 2023 12:05 PM
Red Cross sends essential earthquake relief aid to Turkey
February 15, 2023 05:33 PM
20th anniversary of historic 'No a la guerra' anti-war protest in Barcelona
1.3 million demonstrated in Catalan capital against US-led invasion of Iraq
February 15, 2023 02:03 PM
Odyssey from Odesa: Costa Brava welcomes Ukrainian refugees
Half of staff at one L'Estartit hotel are from Ukraine while over 1,500 refugees have come to Lloret de Mar
February 14, 2023 05:35 PM
Cultural figures including 4 Nobel laureates back Barcelona's suspension of ties with Israel
Opposition parties on Barcelona City Council force extraordinary session to attempt to restore relations
February 14, 2023 11:38 AM
Barcelona Jews accuse mayor of 'anti-Semitism' after suspending ties with Israel
Israeli foreign ministry says decision backs extremists and terrorist organizations, while Palestinians welcome move
February 9, 2023 12:20 PM
Several entities urge Spanish government to make Catalan official EU language
Groups push executive ahead of Spain's rotating EU council presidency
February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
Catalan Cooperation Fund sends €741,000 to humanitarian projects during first year of Ukraine war
Effort focused on care of vulnerable groups such as children, women and ethnic minorities
February 13, 2023 01:15 PM
Activists to protest Hard Rock casino, B-40 highway, and airport expansion on March 4
Environmentalists demand meeting with president over infrastructure projects linked to 2023 budget
February 14, 2023 09:43 AM
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