Spain approves menstrual leave and abortion for over 16s without parental consent bill
VAT on menstrual hygiene products to remain at 10% despite Podemos and Catalan government calls for it to be lowered
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VAT on menstrual hygiene products to remain at 10% despite Podemos and Catalan government calls for it to be lowered
Over 80 injured in train accident near Barcelona have already been discharged
Education unions cut off traffic in Barcelona and other cities as part of partial strike
Driver of passenger train passed away after derailment of freight train in Sant Boi
Crypto-related crimes are rising in Catalonia with 1,600 complaints made to police in 2021
Justice minister Lourdes Ciuró: "Fascism cannot roam the streets freely"
Local residents will decide fate of project in July 24 vote but neighboring Aragon's rejection over venues adds uncertainty
Catalan associations warn against setting "irreparable" precedent "threatening freedom of information"
Age In Spain attributes this to lack of knowledge and not wishing to deal with red tape
Bones scattered across site, cremation niches emptied, and gravestones damaged in Aguilar de Segarra burial place
2-year-old found dead in hotel was first fatality registered in Catalonia as a crime aiming to cause pain to mother
Trust in European institutions is low in Catalonia, in line with southern European countries, says report
Association says there is an 'insufficient' number of professionals, far from EU average
'Batec' movement believes Spain is not investing enough in Catalan railway network, as protest has limited impact
Magistrates order education minister to give instructions and set controls to make sure 25% of teaching is in Spanish and not all in Catalan
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