Wildfire in southern Catalonia 90% stabilized and stay-at-home orders lifted
July 9, 2025 08:14 AM
Firefighters report 'positive' progress on Baix Ebre fire but still need more time to tackle two remaining hotspots
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July 9, 2025 08:14 AM
Firefighters report 'positive' progress on Baix Ebre fire but still need more time to tackle two remaining hotspots
Blaze in southern Catalonia burns 3,200 hectares as fire department aims to stabilize it overnight
July 8, 2025 08:28 AM
41 ground crews and 3 aircraft tackle agricultural and forest blaze in central Catalonia, which forced stay-home orders for farmhouse residents in 3 municipalities
July 8, 2025 07:01 PM
Tàpies Year, the anniversary of the birth of Pau Casals, and the Miró Foundation’s 50th anniversary also recognized by Spanish government
July 8, 2025 07:43 PM
Flames in Ports Natural Park have burned over 3,100 hectares
July 8, 2025 09:57 AM
Since 2012, when over 15,000 hectares burned, no other year has seen wildfire damage as extensive as this one, with nearly 9,500 hectares burned so far
July 8, 2025 04:34 PM
Nitrogen dioxide levels remain below current European limits but exceed 2030 targets
July 8, 2025 03:51 PM
Metro, bus, and train use is growing thanks to ticket discounts
July 8, 2025 03:18 PM
A man shot his brother, and Mossos d'Esquadra shot him dead after he barricaded himself inside his home
July 8, 2025 10:34 AM
City council warns platform that measures outlined in proposed new agreement are non-negotiable
July 8, 2025 12:36 PM
Strong winds worsened the fire, crossing the Ebre river, while firefighters prioritized rescuing people and protecting materials over containment
July 7, 2025 02:29 PM
In some towns, supply is six times the number of registered residents
July 7, 2025 05:21 PM
Official Gazette publishes reform to abolish law limiting donations from people with virus
July 7, 2025 01:13 PM
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