Extreme heat likely cause of almost 3,000 excess deaths in Catalonia last summer
Health department report says impact of Covid "seems more limited" than 42 days of heat waves
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No more 'Suavemente' or 'Rueda': 'sexist' songs banned from Alt Penedès county Carnivals
Local authorities warn some lyrics "normalize toxic and violent relationships" between men and women
Police recover two Dalí charcoal drawings valued at €300,000
Mossos d'Esquadra dismantle lithography forgery workshop in Badalona
Four sexual assault sentences lowered in Catalonia due to controversial consent law
27% more reports of sexual violence in Barcelona than in 2019
PortAventura amusement park opens its doors earlier than ever
Theme park expects to welcome over 5.3 million visitors in year marked by opening of new ride
Spain passes 'trans law' allowing over 16s to change gender on ID without medical report
Abortion law eased with 3-day reflection period and parental consent for 16 and 17-year-olds done away with
Dani Alves admits to vaginal penetration in sexual assault allegation case
Former FC Barcelona player awaits judge’s decision on whether to set him free before trial
Therapy with dogs reduces emotional crises in children
Research reveals animals play key role as "emotional link" between patients and doctors
Applications open for €200 grant for low earners
Households with incomes of less than €27,000 a year can apply from February 15 until March 31
Amazon confirms: Alexa will not speak Catalan, yet
Voice assistant records 745 million interactions with Catalan users in 2022
Children's hospice to open in Barcelona's Sant Pau complex in 2025
First center in Catalonia and Spain dedicated to end of life pediatric care will welcome 400 children a year and their families
Red Cross sends 34 tons of humanitarian aid from Catalonia to Turkey
Shipment includes essential items such as water barrels, kitchen sets, and blankets
Red Cross sends essential earthquake relief aid to Turkey
20th anniversary of historic 'No a la guerra' anti-war protest in Barcelona
1.3 million demonstrated in Catalan capital against US-led invasion of Iraq
Odyssey from Odesa: Costa Brava welcomes Ukrainian refugees
Half of staff at one L'Estartit hotel are from Ukraine while over 1,500 refugees have come to Lloret de Mar
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