Almost 1,400 organ transplants carried out in 2023, a new record
"Catalonia is a national and international benchmark," says health minister
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Recovering the Romani identity through language
Activist groups in Barcelona have been working for years to recover Roma culture
Thousands of nurses protest in Barcelona amid indefinite strike
They demand better working conditions and recognition of the profession
Alleged rapist of woman who left dead newborn in bin in La Bisbal d'Empordà arrested
Suspect released after none of the parties involved requested detention
Former Catalan health minister testifies over delayed Covid-19 vaccine rollout for Spanish police
Alba Vergés denies any wrongdoing and says she followed Spanish government guidelines
Minimum wage rises by 5% after agreement between Spanish government and unions
From January workers on minimum wage will earn €1,134 per month in 14 payments a year
Nurses' union to remain on strike until salary increase implemented
Infermeres de Catalunya call new demonstration for Saturday as negotiations with health department continue
Rent cap to come into force in 140 Catalan towns and cities in February
Spain's housing ministry will publish reference index for areas affected after months of delay
Catalonia's annual blood drive kicks off with target of 10,000 donations
"It costs little and means a lot," says one donor at Avenida Palace hotel
Animal welfare guide created for 'Tres Tombs' celebrations
Vets, festival organizers and government agree on how to maintain traditions while protecting animals
Barcelona rescue shelter 'not suitable for workers or animals'
Staff at CAACB strike for better working conditions
Blood drive aims to replenish supplies with 10,000 donations in a week
Annual New Year campaign runs from January 11 to 19
Obligation to wear face masks in medical centers officially comes into force
Spain to implement health measure across the country for 2-3 weeks
Catalan residents spend record 22.5% of income on rent
"Future of welfare state at stake," Barcelona Chamber of Commerce report warns
Junts call for sanctions for companies that left Catalonia due to independence push
Catalan government says incentives for firms to return would not be "appropriate" and would "penalize those that remained"
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