Iris-scanning crypto project Worldcoin responds to privacy concerns amid growing scrutiny
Hundreds in Barcelona have already had their eyes scanned in exchange for cryptocurrency
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Dani Alves found guilty of rape and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison
Former FC Barcelona footballer will appeal conviction for sexually assaulting woman in Barcelona nightclub
Education department agrees to delay start of next school year until September 9
Teachers will have five working days before pupils return to classrooms
Third building near collapsed Badalona apartment block evacuated over safety concerns
Families clear building after council hired urgent technical inspections of flats
500 Catalan farmers join Madrid protest
Farmers' Union accuses Spanish authorities of obstructing non-violent march
Puigdemont was leader of 'terrorist' pro-independence group, Supreme Court prosecutor says
Spanish judge accuses Switzerland of "political bias" for lack of collaboration in Tsunami Democràtic case
Catalans believe immigration is good for economy and cultural life, according to new survey
Results show 32% of Catalans believe feminism has gone too far
800 protest in Barcelona in support of Julian Assange ahead of extradition hearing
Demonstrators demand freedom for Wikileaks creator who faces up to 175 years in prison
Catalan budget 2024 foresees over €1bn in spending to face extreme drought
President urges parties to "put aside party interests" to "build consensus"
Crime in Barcelona surges 8.6% in a year, with 24% increase in sexual assaults
Arrests of repeat offenders rise by 30%, fraud by 35%, and theft by 6.5%
Other building adjacent to collapsed Badalona apartment block evacuated after cracks appear
Last week, 20 homes were evacuated, and council asked for technical inspection of 440 nearby homes
Farmers' Union announces more protests in Catalonia next week
Cross-border demonstration in planning while farmers will also travel to Madrid this Wednesday
Residents of Ripoll advised not to drink tap water due to high levels of arsenic
Tap water still safe to use for showers, washing clothes and dishes, but not for cooking
Cable theft disrupts R3 Rodalies rail line
Service between airport and El Prat on R2 line reestablished after fault repaired
Municipal swimming pools could be refilled if used as climate shelters
Climate Action department putting together census of places where people can seek respite from heat this summer
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