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Relatives welcome woman and her three children after two-day journey fleeing war
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Hundreds gather for fourth day of demonstrations against Russian invasion of Ukraine
Some 600 Ukrainian protesters camped out in Barcelona’s Plaça Catalunya square overnight emulating 2014 Maidan revolution
Cannabis clubs in Catalonia, permitted places for an illegal drug
There are 500 marijuana-related associations in a legal loophole where residents gather to smoke weed
Third day of demonstrations in support of Ukraine in Catalonia
Hundreds of people gathered in Plaça Catalunya in the center of Barcelona to denounce Russian invasion
Catalonia, ‘the epicenter of Europe’s illegal marijuana market’
Left-wing parties favor regulating at least for medical purposes
At least 90 Ukrainians seek accommodation in Catalan government hostels
Most were tourists who feared returning to home country after Russian attack
Ukrainians continue protests in Catalonia against Russian invasion
After numerous demonstrations on Thursday, hundreds gather again in Barcelona on Friday to denounce Putin’s military actions
‘There was no chance of moving': tales of a days-long journey to leave Ukraine
Jordi Escura, fitness coach of the Ukrainian women’s football team, tells Catalan News of his 400km trip fleeing the country's capital under Russian invasion
'Stop Putin': Hundreds of Ukrainians in Barcelona protest Russian attack
Demonstrators march through city center urging Europe to "wake up"
Ukrainian consul and Catalan foreign minister condemn Russian attack on Ukraine
Artem Vorobyov and Victòria Alsina meet in Barcelona to discuss military operation
Ukrainians protest outside Russian consulate in Barcelona
Demonstrators joined by some Russian nationals showing their solidarity call Putin a "terrorist" and a "killer"
'I have not slept tonight': Ukrainians in Catalonia 'scared' over Russia
Constant contact with families and friends as situation between Eastern European countries intensifies
Abortion law reform will remove parental consent requirement for 16 to 18-year-olds
Three-day mandatory reflection period before termination of pregnancy will be abolished
Catalonia scheduled to host 420 exhibitions in 2022, up nearly 15% from last year
Around 60 will be national or international events, with over 100 taking place in Barcelona
'Technology at the service of life': Barcelona to host 7th edition of alternative electronics fair
Mobile Social Congress talks and workshops will take place from February 27 to March 2
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