Blackface at Epiphany parade sparks outrage
In some Catalan towns a white actor in black facepaint interprets Balthasar, one of the Three Kings bringing presents to children
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Barcelona hospital tests virtual reality to reduce pre-operation anxiety
The technology prepares patients by showing them what to expect on day of intervention
Barcelona aspires to be testing ground for 5G mobile technology
5GBarcelona project aims to raise funds for development of next generation telecommunications network in the city
Flu season compounded by vaccines’ lack of effectiveness, says Dr. Trilla
The Head of Epidemiology at Barcelona’s Hospital Clínic says that the peak point of flu season in Catalonia is just starting
Towns call for disaster zone status following 'possible tornado'
Some areas are to apply for government aid after heavy storm leaves thousands of euros damage in its wake
Volunteers to clean up vandalized Republican trenches
The Civil War dugouts in Montgai were defaced in the last days of 2017 as “harm just for harm’s sake”
Barcelona to open infamous Model prison to public in 2018
Council aims to unveil memorial area this year, with more uses for historic complex planned for 2020
‘It’s time for high politics,’ urges Jordi Cuixart
In a published letter the civil society leader, incarcerated since October, urges “free, peaceful, and democratic” decisions
Sagrada Família church tightens security
Barcelona landmark installs walk-through metal detectors and scanners
Barcelona hospital pioneers ‘less invasive’ sleep apnea treatment
The health center predicts treating up to 80 patients in 2018 with this new robotic surgery
Last ferry that housed Spanish police to leave Barcelona
The GNV Rhapsody will sail from the city’s port tonight towards Tangiers
The year in 10 images
From the mass demonstration in favor of hosting refugees to the independence declaration, it has been one of the most intense years ever in Catalonia
A tale of two lotteries
How Catalonia’s ‘La Grossa’ lottery drawing is trying to undermine Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ hegemony during the Christmas holiday
Catalan professionals take part in an EU project in Egypt
The program aims to promote some professional fields in the country, mainly tourism and hospitality
Christmas carols for freedom of ‘political prisoners’ sang across Catalonia
Yellow is the color monopolizing the events, in solidarity with the four incarcerated pro-independence leaders
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