Doctors demand solutions to overworking in new protest in front of government buildings
Healthcare union urges president to negotiate and proposes to stop working overtime as a measure of pressure
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Son of former Mango CEO arrested in relation to father's death in 2024
Jonathan Andic, son of Isak Andic, released from custody after paying €1 million bail
National Court orders Tax Agency to return €55 million to Shakira
Court considers the singer did not spend enough time in Spain in 2011 to have to pay taxes
Global Sumud Flotilla denounces that Israeli boats are intercepting the mission
Organization says military personnel have already boarded a first ship
Protesting teachers block access to Sagrada Família as part of education strikes
Gaudí basilica unable to open doors at 9am as scheduled and will refund those who purchased tickets
With more frequent drought on horizon, Catalonia and California pledge cooperation in water research
Collaboration promotes mobility of researchers between research centers and innovation in sustainabilit
Corruption trial against family and associates of former Catalan president comes to a wrap
95-year-old Jordi Pujol exonerated from case due to condition, while defense argues lack of evidence
Inflation in Catalonia slows in April 2026, falling below Spanish average to 3%
VAT reduction on electricity and gas to return from June after national interest rate drops to 3.2%
Global Sumud Flotilla relaunches Gaza mission weeks after Israeli interception
Organizers say 54 ships and more than 500 activists will depart from Turkey on Thursday
Thousands of teachers march in Barcelona as unions and government clash over pay demands
USTEC demands minister's resignation if no "firm" proposal is brought as strike action continues across Catalonia
27,000 migrants assisted with regularization process at Barcelona municipal facilities so far
Those without municipal registration will be able to start the process procedures at Fira Montjuïc on Wednesday
Spanish national positive for hantavirus starts to show symptoms
WHO predicts more positive cases and pushes for extending quarantines until June 21
Flotilla activist returns to Barcelona and vows legal action against Israel
Saif Abukeshek alleges "insults and threats" during lengthy interrogations in detention
Catalan cruise passengers evacuated over hantavirus outbreak remain symptom-free
France and US confirm hantavirus cases among repatriated passengers
Barcelona-led study points to advance in severe stroke recovery
Hospital Clínic trial finds adding clot-dissolving drug after thrombectomy boosts patient outcomes
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