Accident on high-speed rail leaves 39 people dead in Andalusia
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announces three-days of mourning during visit to site near Córdoba
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Skier dies after avalanche rescue in Baqueira Beret, possibility of second skier also missing
Events happened on Sunday afternoon, with French Pompièrs contacting Catalan Mossos police
Civil Protection issues phone emergency alert in Barcelona and coastal municipalities
Message warns of avoiding getting close to shoreline due to heavy storms
President Illa to remain in hospital for two weeks due to muscular pain over weekend
Socialist leader Salvador Illa arrived at the hospital on Saturday after going for his daily jog
Exiled in Barcelona, fleeing from Trump: 'We did not feel safe living in United States'
Three US nationals express feelings of fear among minorities during second term of Donald Trump
Storm leaves over 80 liters of rainfall in Tarragona area, with snow storm affecting traffic
Snow chains compulsory in several roads, mainly at Eastern Pyrenees, with two roads closed to traffic
PortAventura's Dragon Khan roller coaster undergoes most important maintenance in its 30-year history
Catalonia's largest amusement park replaces two of eight elements with new parts in most famous ride
Franz Schubert's Ave Maria is most played song at Catalan funerals in 2025
Playlist includes Catalan, Spanish and international songs, such as 'El cant dels ocells' by Pau Casals or Barça's anthem
Joan Laporta denies involvement in failed football-related investments
FC Barcelona president testifies before judge over alleged investor fraud
Catalonia's foreign workforce soars to 700,000, up 89% in a decade
Non-EU nationals account for 70%, led by Moroccans
President urges greater decision-making role for women at Catalonia International Prize ceremony
Salvador Illa hails Israeli and Palestinian peace activists as proof that peace "is possible despite difficulties"
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Barcelona airport over bomb threat
French fighter jet deployed after passenger's Wi-Fi hotspot name triggers false alarm
Catalonia performed 1,356 organ transplants in 2025, second best figure ever
Families denying donating organs continue to grow, representing 27.6% last year
International Catalonia Prize winners denounce women's 'exclusion' from Trump's deal for Gaza
Peace activists and Mother's Call promoters Yael Admi and Reem Alhajajra to receive award in Barcelona
Around 1,000 doctors march through central Barcelona demanding better working conditions
Health department puts strike participation at 6.5%, while doctors' unions say nearly half joined
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