Meteocat issues dangerous heat warnings for July 5 to 8
Monday and Tuesday will see highest temperatures
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Disruptions, diversions, and road closures as Tour de France kicks off in Catalonia
Some 400km of road closures across territory, with Barcelona, Tarragona, and Granollers mainly affected
Catalonia approves record €49bn budget
Three-year budget deadlock ends as ERC and Comuns back governing Socialists
Spain's migrant regularisation scheme draws 1.17 million applications, with Catalonia leading demand
Two-thirds of applicants are from Latin America, with Colombians making up the largest share
Gas stations estimate price increases of 3-10 cents per litre from Wednesday
Business association foresees that filling the tank will be more expensive this summer due to the end of subsidies
Seven-in-ten Catalan weather stations recorded tropical nights in June, a record since 2003
72% saw monthly peaks above 35ºC, while almost one-in-dfive soared above 40ºC
Court hears that hikers encountered Jonathan Andic in state of shock after father’s death
Son of ex Mango CEO called two hikers to testify as witnesses of physical and emotional state after events
Cycling clubs take advantage of Tour de France to promote participation
Tarragona and Granollers will host two stages of Grand Départ on July 5 and 6
Spanish Supreme Court questions migrant regularisation on final day of applications
NGOs call for more resources as Barcelona reports assisting nearly 87,000 applicants and Spanish government unveils €500m integration plan
Barcelona hosts World Congress of Architects with 10,000 visitors from all over the world expected
International gathering to address issues such as climate emergency, housing crisis, and urban planning challenges
Three Chimneys host central exhibition for World Congress of Architects
Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture this year, hosts talks, presentations, and installations over 5 days
Excitement builds for Tour de France around Catalonia, with hotel occupancy high
Officials expect total economic impact exceeding €100 million, while Tarragona and Granollers remain optimistic but cautious
Number of Spaniards killed in Venezuela by double earthquake rises to 17
Around 150 Spanish citizens are still missing
Catalonia sends rescue teams to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
Government deploys 15 specialist firefighters and offers forensic experts to help identify victims
LGBTI+ hate hits record high in Catalonia
Observatory Against LGBTI-phobia registered 353 incidents in 2025, the highest annual figure recorded since monitoring began
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