Seat to present 5G-connected car at Mobile World Congress
Automobile maker to unveil hi-tech vehicle at Barcelona's flagship trade show in last week of February
Society
Current affairs and social issues
‘Chain of events’ and poor rail network, reasons given for deadly train crash
Catalan government says lack of public funding could have led to the incident while for Madrid it is too early to know
100 female scientists to give 100 simultaneous talks in schools
Part of Barcelona's Biennial of Science, initiative aims to encourage girls to take up careers in science and technology
One dead and several injured as train derails in central Catalonia
Trains crash between Manresa and Sant Vicenç de Castellet
Ombudsman denounces 'concealment' of sexual abuse by Catholic Church
Investigation underway as new cases are reported
Study links exposure to chemicals and reduced lung function in children
Barcelona and French scientists carry out pioneering research into the impact of the exposome on respiratory health
Barcelona hospital first to use 5G technology for remote surgery
Clínic hospital project aims to allow surgeons around the world to cooperate during operations
Six arrested in Sabadell over alleged gang rape
18-year-old woman reported rape to Catalan police on Sunday morning
Montserrat abbot apologizes to abuse victims amid calls for resignation
Sexual abuse accusations against priest span almost 30 years
More allegations of sexual abuse by priest emerge in Girona
Several former students of a school in the northern city say they were abused by the rector of Vilobí d'Onyar
New victims of alleged abuse of Montserrat monk step forward
Five people have so far accused the same individual between the 1960s and the 1990s
International platform to send observers to independence trial
Despite no response from Supreme Court, 13 human rights organizations will report on prosecution of political leaders
Government passes ridesharing regulation; drivers to sue cabinet
Catalan executive passes new contentious rules for Uber and Cabify
Ridesharing sector could accept contentious regulation
After representatives met with territory minister, protesting drivers and companies will now discuss new proposal
Spanish court denies Catalan leaders’ release over ‘increased flight risk’
Prisoners to be transferred to Madrid ahead of independence trial
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