Catalan government allows use of private desalination plants amid drought emergency
Tourism, industrial and agricultural businesses will benefit from measures to ensure economic viability
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Entities call for Spain to welcome Palestinian refugees as it did with Ukrainians
Social groups criticize that only two flights have been made and that appointments for procedures are blocked
Sixth building near collapsed Badalona apartment block evacuated over safety concerns
Serious cracks found during technical inspections of apartments
Arrest warrant issued for protester convicted over Madrid demonstration against jailing of Catalan leaders
Dani Gallardo was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison but has not presented himself after being summoned three times
2024 guide to enrolling your child in a school in Catalonia for the first time
Pre-registration runs from March 6 to March 20 and applications must be completed online
Farmers make voices heard inside and outside Catalan parliament during agriculture debate
Climate Action minister claims 64% of government agreements with farmers already implemented
Police search headquarters of Catalan Football Federation
Proceedings currently being kept secret by authorities
Catalan police launch manhunt after shooting in Badalona
Shots fired near school lead to 20-minute lockdown for students
€69k compensation proposed for woman injured by foam bullet during 2019 protests
Police used disproportionate force during pro-independence demonstrations, Catalan government lawyers say
National Court judge asks police for information on arrival of Russian spies in Catalonia
García-Castellón accepts request of two National Police officers involved in Tsunami Democràtic case
Barcelona targets world-famous unofficial skate park to end 'monopoly' of skaters
Redevelopment plans include new health center, MACBA expansion and more green spaces
Barcelona Metropolitan Area welcomes government flexibility on Low Emission Zones
Councils urge for 'consensus' on expanding environmental measure beyond Barcelona city
Catalan pharmacies start distributing free reusable menstrual products
About 2.5 million people expected to receive menstrual cups, cloth pads or absorbent underwear
Respiratory disease focus for 2024 'La Marató' telethon
2 million people in Catalonia live with respiratory health problems and 1 in 4 deaths are due to respiratory disease
Catalonia's Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, turns 117
'Super Granny' celebrates with family, friends and staff in Olot care home
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