Barcelona Zoo welcomes baby Rothschild's giraffe
Visitors witnessed birth of endangered subspecies
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Current affairs and social issues
28-year-old farmer: 'My parents were able to get by with a fourth of the hectares I work now'
Fruit grower from western Catalonia explains participation in Lleida agricultural sector protest on Friday
How has the coronavirus affected Catalonia?
No public health concern, but still noticeable economic and social repercussions
How has the coronavirus affected Catalonia?
No public health concern, but still noticeable economic and social repercussions
WHO says Catalan government can do more against smoking and obesity
World Health Organization approves Catalonia's health planning but recommends tackling new challenges like climate change
Open Arms rescue ship docks in Barcelona for urgent repairs
47-year-old vessel has rescued more than 6,000 people in 2 years, but is suffering from continuous breakdowns
500 tractors bring Lleida to standstill in farming sector protest
Call for authorities to protect farmers in largest ever agricultural demonstration seen in western provincial capital
Zeroport platform calls for immediate halt to expansion of Barcelona port and airport
Social and environmental groups assert necessity to reduce number of flights and cruises
212 attacks on political party offices in last three years
Sign of "unresolved political tension" rather than "problem of coexistence" according to Office of Civil and Political Rights
European health ministers meet to discuss coronavirus
EU sources insist situation is "under control" as Spanish health official “respects” decision to call off MWC
Barcelona shows solidarity with Coronavirus victims around the world
Event in city center sees blank canvas filled with messages of support for those in China and elsewhere affected by the disease
First step to euthanasia law gets green light in Spanish congress
The proposal giving people a right to ‘die with dignity’ was approved in the lower chamber
‘We should not be worried’ says epidemics expert on coronavirus dangers
Dr. Antoni Trilla of Hospital Clinic describes the threat and protocols for an outbreak in Catalonia
Government rejects 'racist attacks' on Chinese community following coronavirus outbreak
Catalan Labor, Social Affairs and Families minister meets with China's consul general in Barcelona
Assistance dogs to be allowed in Catalan ambulances
Emergency service initiative to let dogs that help people with disabilities to go to hospital with owners is a first in Spain and Europe
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