Catalonia records lowest birth rate in 70 years
Around 55,000 babies born in 2023
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Health department to send two million reminder messages for flu and Covid vaccinations
Authorities observe change in trend in flu cases, but transmission levels remain low
Catalan Pact fights gender-based violence with 32 new initiatives
Four new specialized intervention services will offer 24/7 support for victims
Helmets to become mandatory for electric scooter riders in Barcelona starting February 1
City council to launch awareness campaign ahead of new rule enforcement
Charity concert for Valencia sells 12,000 tickets, raising over €650,000
Renowned artists Joan Manuel Serrat, Estopa and Judit Neddermann will perform in support of flood victims
German World War II mine discovered off Costa Brava
Spanish Navy detonates explosive device found 100 meters from Cap de Creus
Court accepts complaint against Gotham for spreading 'biased and misleading' information about Grifols
Judge believes short-selling fund sought to benefit from fall in Catalan pharmaceutical company's stock value
Catalan language in EU institutions will be a reality but 'takes time,' says foreign affairs minister
Jaume Duch says Member States need to green-light proposal
20 million people could abandon Mediterranean coast by 2100 due to rising sea levels
Scientific report warns of flood risk to coastal structures, including airports, roads and railways
Esmorzar de Forquilla: The local response to the rise of brunch places in Barcelona
Locals reclaim traditional Catalan breakfast as it struggles to compete with touristy spots
Left-wing youth group vandalizes Gerard Piqué's holiday home over housing crisis
Pro-independence organization Arran blames "rich people from Barcelona" for lack of affordable homes in Pyrenees
Catalonia records most evictions in Spain in first half of 2024
Unpaid rent is the leading cause of evictions
Barcelona's brunch boom: Over 180 spots cater to growing tourist demand
International visitors flock to brunch spots clustered mainly in the city center, attracted by healthy, diverse and trendy foods
Police launch manhunt operation after fatal shooting near Barcelona
Killing took place at about 9am on the terrace of a cafe in Montgat, in the Maresme region
Heavy rains cause minor flooding in homes, destroying pathways and forcing evictions
All affected roads reopened and Rodalies commuter train lines resumed normal service by Thursday morning
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