FGC trains unveil new voice guidance system for visually impaired
Technology implemented on Barcelona-Vallès and Llobregat-Anoia lines
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Health authorities urge caution at beaches and pools following recent drownings
Barcelona lifeguards announce indefinite strike from Friday
Police arrest fake doctor who had worked in at least three Catalan medical centers
Woman accused of using another doctor's digital signature and medical board number
Fake doctor with no medical training found working seven months at Catalan Hospital
Colleagues didn't notice any lack of qualification, while Berga health center admits "significant irregularities" in recruitment
CUP accuses PP and Vox of wanting to 'end' Catalan in Valencia
New right-wing government foresees that Catalan will no longer be working language in schools in some areas
Barcelona extends 20-person tour group limit until September 2024
Number of groups in city center hotspots capped
Spanish omelets recalled from shelves for alert of fatal illness
'Tortillas' of Grup Palacios linked with botulism disease, with symptoms of weakness, blurred vision, tiredness, and trouble speaking
New police unit to track sex offenders at risk of reoffending
An estimated 1,000 potential sex offenders live in Catalonia
Court opens investigation against Shakira for tax fraud in 2018
Colombian singer facing trial for allegedly defrauding tax office €14.5m between 2012 and 2014
Ex Barça president diverted club money to related businesspeople and journalists, police say
Spanish radio Cadena SER reports that suspected invoices reach €233,000, under Bartomeu
Spain's transport minister announces plan to reinforce Catalonia's high-speed rail offering
Socialist Raquel Sánchez says Renfe will receive 30 new trains, 40% increase in number of passenger seats available
Rodalies train strike 'not noticed' by commuters
Drivers protest over lack of workers and for a reduction of the working week
Prosecutors file complaint against Barcelona care home where eight died of salmonella
Authorities say those responsible did not notify the cases to the Public Health Agency
Girona to remove 112 Franco-era plaques around the city
Mayor highlights will to create public spaces "free of hate messages" and "fascist symbols"
Temperature in Catalonia reaches record-breaking 45.3ºC
Hottest day on record as northern villages of Figueres and Darnius surpass previous high of 43.8ºC from 2019
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