Pioneer cohabitation project fights loneliness in old age
The participative communal space is set to be in a former factory in the Tarragona region
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All victims of La Rambla attacks to be recognized even after deadline
68 people already admitted for status of victim by Spanish home affairs ministry
Catalan government auditor under investigation for hiding referendum funding
Rosa Vidal accused of obstructing case against pro-independence leaders
Forest fires still a threat 20 years after Central Catalonia burnt
On the anniversary of the 1998 fire that destroyed 24,000 hectares, experts warn that the risk remains high
Refugee-rescuing NGO, fire-preventing groups among those awarded with distinction
Laureates of Creu de Sant Jordi award also include association of jailed leaders' relatives, and man who lost an eye due to Spanish police violence during referendum
Judge dismisses 43 allegations of injuries by police on October 1
In most cases actions of officers were considered proportionate or visual evidence was lacking
Spanish police officer attacks Catalan journalist
Photographer Jordi Borràs claims assailant shouted “long live" Spain and Franco
Barcelona mayor calls for ‘inclusive, safe and sustainable’ world cities at UN
Ada Colau presents 'Cities for Housing' declaration in New York, while foreign minister Ernest Maragall reports on Agenda 2030
Divers find unexploded shell in Costa Brava
Submariners from Palamós spotted the artifact to be examined by police in next few days
Hundreds in fascist protest against removal of Franco’s remains
Spanish government plans to turn El Valle de los Caídos into a place for “reconciliation”
Heavy showers as authorities warn of intense rain
Storms over Catalonia’s central coastal area sees up to 40mm in 30 minutes
Barcelona hospital carries out pioneer treatment for anorexia patients
Three out of the four individuals in the trial who received deep brain stimulation saw an improved prognosis
Barcelona and Paris mayors join forces against speculation
Ada Colau calls on the Spanish government to regulate price of rent
Road deaths increase 42% in first half of 2018
92 fatalities on Catalan roads up until June
Removal of Francoist symbols from public places to be obligatory
Catalan Justice ministry to put forward historical memory law
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