Catalan hospitals perform Spain's first robotic pediatric heart surgery
Sant Joan de Déu and Clínic hospitals set up joint congenital heart disease center
April 8, 2024 05:29 PM
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2,500 people demonstrate in Barcelona in favor of public healthcare on World Health Day
Protesters call for end to excessive waiting lists and more resources for primary care
April 7, 2024 02:58 PM
Formula 1 roadshow planned for Barcelona city center ahead of Grand Prix in June
Environmentalists ask to prevent "absurd" event on Passeig de Gràcia boulevard over air pollution concern
April 7, 2024 11:10 AM
320,000 avail of free reusable menstrual products in first month of campaign
More than half a million people have registered online for menstrual cups, cloth pads and absorbent underwear
April 6, 2024 02:50 PM
Barcelona's La Boqueria market eyes UNESCO World Heritage status
13 markets around the world ask UN cultural organization to recognize "historic sites"
April 6, 2024 12:04 PM
Spain's smoking ban on terraces and changes to cigarette packaging deferred
Catalan government says no "immediate change" after meeting with Spanish health ministry
April 5, 2024 11:34 AM
Gerard Piqué's Andorran bank accounts investigated in Rubiales corruption case
Police suspect ex-footballer paid kickbacks to former federation head for bringing Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia
April 5, 2024 05:02 PM
Open Arms ends Gaza mission after World Central Kitchen attack
Catalan NGO made history with first humanitarian sea delivery
April 5, 2024 09:41 AM
Water restrictions to remain in place during summer despite recent rain
Rain in March means Catalonia will avoid progressing to level 2 of drought emergency, government says
April 4, 2024 12:27 PM
Bolivians stranded in Port of Barcelona to move to new cruise ship while waiting for visas
69 travelers reached Catalan capital on Tuesday without valid visas to enter Schengen area
April 4, 2024 11:40 AM
All Those Food Market finds new Barceloneta venue for 10th anniversary
More than 60 culinary projects come together for the event's 16th edition on April 20-21
April 4, 2024 11:36 AM
'Unprecedented' loss of sand on Barcelona beaches after Easter storms
Spanish government considers declaring an emergency on Catalan coast to speed up recovery
April 3, 2024 10:42 AM
Police arrest father suspected of killing child and injuring mother in knife attack
Mossos d'Esquadra locate alleged perpetrator, who is in process of separating from former partner
April 3, 2024 10:00 AM
Luis Rubiales released after arrest on corruption charges over Super Cup competition
Former Spanish Football Federation president detained on arrival from Dominican Republic
April 3, 2024 06:58 PM
Guide: How to file your Spanish tax returns for 2023
Taxpayers have from April 3 to July 1 to submit their annual declaration
April 3, 2024 04:53 PM
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