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
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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
Coronavirus case confirmed in Mallorca
British citizen 'in good health' but must remain isolated
Campaign launched to encourage more women to become firefighters
Women make up only 1.84% of professional firefighters and only 6.81% of volunteers
High poverty levels in Spain a ‘political choice’ says UN special rapporteur
Philip Alston advocates for rent control plans and social housing funding after visiting Barcelona and other cities to study poverty levels
Half of childhood asthma cases in Barcelona due to air pollution
ISGlobal study finds Catalan capital has one of highest rates in Europe, with children of wealthier families hit hardest
Boston teaches Catalonia a lesson in promoting education outside school
Head of Boston After School & Beyond project tells Aliança Educació 360 conference about initiative that involves over 13,000 children
Guardiola among 200 figures calling for amnesty for jailed independence leaders
Football coach joins musicians, former politicians and activists in backing manifesto demanding "real dialogue" between Catalonia and Spain
Hospital Clínic provides 30 women with clitoral reconstruction surgery
Barcelona medical center acknowledges difficulty reaching out to survivors ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
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