Hospitals warned to be on lookout for hepatitis in children
Doctor says only medical professionals should be alert after cases detected in UK and Spain
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No evidence found for pedophilia case against Ukrainian journalist Anatoly Shariy
Protesters rally outside house of media professional several times, accusing him of being "pro-Putin"
EU suggests impact of Costa Brava wind farm should be assessed even if not in protected zone
Locals oppose off-shore Parc Tramuntana as authorities signal support for renewable energy project
Easter week sees Catalans traveling at almost pre-pandemic levels
Barcelona airport will see over 8,000 flights over the long weekend while train operators offer half a million seats
6,000 Ukrainian refugees housed by Red Cross in Catalonia
Organization coordinator highlights help of Russians and calls for citizens to avoid Russophobia
English-language website offers support for victims of homophobic attacks in Catalonia
British Consulate in Barcelona facilitates translation of help and advice from Observatory against Homophobia
Three arrested as part of group that organized illegal parties during lockdown
Organizers accused of at least 25 offenses including fraud and forgery
Spanish PM assassination conspirer sentenced to seven years in prison
National Court finds Terrassa man guilty of attempted homicide and possession of military weapons
Barcelona council to host income tax webinar for foreign residents
Online event will focus on personal income tax (IRPF), wealth tax, the Beckham Act and the 720 form
Over 20,000 Ukrainian refugees now in Catalonia
Around 70% of those fleeing war are living with relatives or friends as local authorities help them look for work
Four injured in explosion in Barcelona apartment building
Firefighters evacuate surroundings as police investigate bar owner
International cryptocurrencies convention held despite suspected pyramid scheme
Thousands of young people attend event after paying €200 and being promised mastery of 'new financial era'
No smoking on Barcelona beaches from July
Council to make coast smoke-free after "good results" of last summer's pilot scheme
100,000 attend Barcelona's Alimentaria fair, 23% from abroad
First post-pandemic edition of Europe's leading food trade show draws in €180 million
Could plants and insects replace meat as the main source of protein in Catalonia?
60% of protein consumed worldwide could be plant-based by 2040
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