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
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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
Protest called to condemn homophobic attack on LGBTI center
Locals respond with messages of condemnation and support, while demonstration on Monday evening will denounce the hate crime
80 years since Barcelona fell to Franco
City council posthumously stripped dictator and officials of honors on Friday
Union calls general strike coinciding with start of independence trial
Intersindical – CSC registers stoppage for February 5, 6 and 7 aiming for repeal of 2012 labor reform
Barcelona to build tram along Diagonal avenue
Project will link two unconnected networks
Metro calls partial strike for Mobile World Congress
The stoppage is to last for the four days of the Barcelona fair starting February 25
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