Freixenet's temporary layoffs plan rejected as drought not considered force majeure
Sparkling wine makers' scheme was expected to affect 615 workers
April 29, 2024 03:36 PM
Drought
Cava producer Freixenet announces over 600 temporary layoffs due to drought
Staff to be furloughed from May as lack of grapes forces "exceptional measure"
April 24, 2024 10:41 AM
Floating desalination unit off Barcelona shore to avoid using water tanker ships
Catalonia to install a dozen mobile plants in Costa Brava amid ongoing drought
April 18, 2024 12:03 PM
Cava and wine producers fear for this year's crop despite recent rain
Winegrowers in Penedès note "significant mortality" in vineyards due to drought
April 17, 2024 09:58 AM
Government to limit tourist water consumption due to ongoing drought
Private and public swimming pools can be refilled if designated climate shelters open to all
April 16, 2024 12:56 PM
Public and private pools to be entitled to be filled if open to everyone
Water consumption for tourists will be limited in municipalities surpassing threshold
April 13, 2024 02:59 PM
Water restrictions to remain in place during summer despite recent rain
Rain in March means Catalonia will avoid progressing to level 2 of drought emergency, government says
April 4, 2024 12:27 PM
Reservoir water levels need to rise 'significantly' for drought emergency to end
Catalan climate action minister confident measures will not escalate this summer
April 3, 2024 12:21 PM
Vertical agriculture to save 95% of water with new farming system
Barcelona group says 100% sustainable technology can be "complement" to traditional crops
April 1, 2024 02:16 PM
Urban vertical farming to save 95% of water
April 2, 2024 06:03 PM
Sea storm hits Catalan coast with 5m tall waves
Rain in most parts of territory but only significant fall in Penedès area
March 31, 2024 12:16 PM
Drought emergency could be lifted as reservoirs exceed 16% capacity
Recent rains bring relief to Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies water to 6 million people
March 26, 2024 09:51 AM
Prayers for rain at Vic Palm Sunday procession
For first time in history amid severe drought, Holy Week opens with a call for heavens to open
March 25, 2024 11:04 AM
Felling trees to increase water supply amid drought
Climate Action department to remove one in four trees from Pyrenean forest
March 24, 2024 01:53 PM
Catalan government eases water restrictions for farmers
Climate change and drought top Catalans' concerns, new survey shows
March 22, 2024 04:54 PM