Concern as small town of Montblanc faces worst outbreak since beginning of pandemic
"If we need a lockdown like the one in the Igualada area, so be it," says mayor Josep Andreu
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Hit by flash floods a year ago, some Catalan towns are still recovering
Heavy rains caused rivers such as the Francolí to burst their banks and produce extreme damage, especially in Western Catalonia
Tool successfully predicts river flooding two hours prior
Developments have been made as climate crisis expected to cause ''excessive flash floods''
September: what to do in Catalonia
Festivals, fairs, walking tours and more
Town mayor joins jailed leaders' hunger strike
Josep Andreu is the first non-imprisoned official to take part in the protest started by four officials behind bars in early December
More than 500 activities throughout Catalonia to celebrate Sant Jordi
To celebrate Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia, various cities and towns throughout Catalonia will host a variety of events, including the more traditional vigil of Sant Jordi on the 22nd of April and the blessing of the roses, but also extending to more than 500 events all over the territory. Such events span staged readings, museum open houses, meetings with writers, dances, open air recitals, and poetry readings. Additionally, more linguistically focused events will take place which will focus on the local language and culture, promoted by the linguistic normalisation centres (CNLs), which aim to promote the use of Catalan in its different forms. Meanwhile, Montblanc, a town which is said to be the home of the legend of dragon slayer Sant Jordi, will host the 29th edition of the Medieval Week of the Legend of Sant Jordi festival in conjunction with the day of Sant Jordi itself.