Outbreak risk soars in Catalonia as coronavirus cases continue to rise
iEPG at 234, reaching maximum levels since second Covid-19 wave started
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Anti-drug raids in Barcelona lead to scores of arrests
51 detained in major police operation against cocaine and heroin trafficking
NGOs denounce Spain's 'human rights violations' during migrant deportations
Detentions resume in Barcelona after a 6-month pause
Creator of McAfee antivirus software arrested in Barcelona airport on US tax crime charges
John McAfee now being held at the Brians penitentiary center in Catalonia
Catalan town Matadepera quadruples average income to top Spain rich list
Sant Just Desvern, Sant Cugat del Vallès and Alella home to next highest Catalan earners
No terrorism, no public disorder: Catalan activist cleared of all charges
Tamara Carrasco was initially charged with terrorism and spent over a year confined to her home town
50% capacity limits in restaurants and religious ceremonies in Tortosa, Amposta, and Roquetes
Residents advised to stay home to curb spread of Covid-19
Primary care doctors call strike, authorities see it as ‘absolutely inopportune’
Physicians’ union says health system is "collapsing" and demand 1,000 new hires
Altercations as protesters set barricades on fire on referendum anniversary
Barcelona and Girona see protesters throwing objects at police officers
One of La Rambla's last residents will be able to stay home, for now
Protesters and last-minute agreement help Maite avoid eviction
Two dead in Catalan National Park amid sharp rise of mountain rescues
Travel restrictions boost domestic tourism, but emergency services urge caution after deadly summer season
Catalonia 2050: 3 degrees warmer and a 40% decline in rainfall
Pyrenees will be region most affected by climate change, while coast will also experience longer and warmer summers
Catalonia criticizes Spain-Madrid Covid restrictions deal as too little, too late
Same criteria to be applied to cities with over 100,000 people
20,000 PCR tests planned for schools by mid-October
Antibody tests for any student who is positive to prevent whole classes self-isolating
Protests across Catalonia to reject Torra's removal from power
Ousted president displays banner for which he was disqualified in square outside government HQ in Barcelona
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