European health ministers meet to discuss coronavirus
EU sources insist situation is "under control" as Spanish health official “respects” decision to call off MWC
February 13, 2020 01:05 PM
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Barcelona shows solidarity with Coronavirus victims around the world
Event in city center sees blank canvas filled with messages of support for those in China and elsewhere affected by the disease
February 12, 2020 05:18 PM
First step to euthanasia law gets green light in Spanish congress
The proposal giving people a right to ‘die with dignity’ was approved in the lower chamber
February 12, 2020 02:31 PM
‘We should not be worried’ says epidemics expert on coronavirus dangers
Dr. Antoni Trilla of Hospital Clinic describes the threat and protocols for an outbreak in Catalonia
February 12, 2020 10:47 AM
Government rejects 'racist attacks' on Chinese community following coronavirus outbreak
Catalan Labor, Social Affairs and Families minister meets with China's consul general in Barcelona
February 11, 2020 06:11 PM
Assistance dogs to be allowed in Catalan ambulances
Emergency service initiative to let dogs that help people with disabilities to go to hospital with owners is a first in Spain and Europe
February 10, 2020 06:30 PM
Coronavirus case confirmed in Mallorca
British citizen 'in good health' but must remain isolated
February 9, 2020 08:43 PM
Campaign launched to encourage more women to become firefighters
Women make up only 1.84% of professional firefighters and only 6.81% of volunteers
February 8, 2020 11:41 AM
High poverty levels in Spain a ‘political choice’ says UN special rapporteur
Philip Alston advocates for rent control plans and social housing funding after visiting Barcelona and other cities to study poverty levels
February 7, 2020 07:08 PM
Half of childhood asthma cases in Barcelona due to air pollution
ISGlobal study finds Catalan capital has one of highest rates in Europe, with children of wealthier families hit hardest
February 7, 2020 01:16 PM
Boston teaches Catalonia a lesson in promoting education outside school
Head of Boston After School & Beyond project tells Aliança Educació 360 conference about initiative that involves over 13,000 children
February 6, 2020 12:31 PM
Guardiola among 200 figures calling for amnesty for jailed independence leaders
Football coach joins musicians, former politicians and activists in backing manifesto demanding "real dialogue" between Catalonia and Spain
February 5, 2020 06:39 PM
Hospital Clínic provides 30 women with clitoral reconstruction surgery
Barcelona medical center acknowledges difficulty reaching out to survivors ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
February 5, 2020 05:32 PM
Most-polluting vehicles in Barcelona down 50% compared to 2017
Council attributes drop to introduction of Low Emission Zone on January 1
February 5, 2020 02:50 PM
Prosecutor files lawsuit against public TV comedians for gag on Catalan police
Humorists behind sketch likening Mossos d'Esquadra to dogs accused of serious slander against law enforcement
February 5, 2020 02:44 PM
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