One dead and one critically injured after explosion at Barcelona port
Tank containing flammable material exploded on Tuesday morning
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ICE gaming fair in Barcelona 'normalizes addictive behaviors,' health ministry says
Over 55,000 attendees are expected at event with economic impact of €300 million
Catalonia ranks 20th in the world for most internationally cited researchers
Women researchers increased from 14% in 2023 to 22% last year
Israeli sergeant on vacation in Barcelona accused of war crimes and genocide
Belgian foundation that prosecutes soldiers in foreign courts calls on Spanish authorities to arrest him for role in Gaza
FC Barcelona president denies wrongdoing in €4.7m fraud case
Joan Laporta is under investigation for a failed investment unrelated to his presidency of the club
Catalonia's annual blood drive exceeds expectations with over 10,000 donations
Blood reserves replenished for next eight days after 20% drop during Christmas holidays
Scientists push for swift intervention to shield coasts from storm surges and rising seas
Five years on from Storm Gloria, experts warn urgent action required at "hot spots" along Catalan coast
Animals in a landscape or replaced with figures: new concepts for traditional festivals
Animal rights organization ADDA proposes alternatives for customs such as Tres Tombs
Barcelona aims for 85% of journeys to be made on sustainable transport by 2030
City's 5-year urban mobility plan targets reduction in car trips from 20% to 15%
Gaza suffering 'not over' warn Barcelona protesters
Pro-Palestine march welcomes ceasefire after 15 months of Israel-Gaza war
Taxi sector calls for go-slow protest in Barcelona on January 29
Drivers want more control over ride-hailing apps and an end to "abuse" from insurance companies
Badalona mayor acquitted of wrongdoing in 'antennas case'
Prosecutors had asked for 2 years and 10 months prison for the sitting council head
Les Borges Blanques Olive Oil Fair kicks off with good prospects despite low production
Although yields have dropped by 40% for the third consecutive year, quality remains high, and demand persists
Assaults on prison staff rise in Catalonia, with 555 incidents reported in 2024
Sexual violence against workers on the rise with 25 cases reported, an alarming increase in just a few years
Education ministry confirms closure of Castelldefels' Sant Ferran school
Owners "express will to close" as authorities study options to relocate students
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