Wildfires in western Catalonia: Stay-at-home orders lifted as Torrefeta fire stabilized
July 1, 2025 11:00 PM
Firefighters bring Torrefeta i Florejacs blaze under control after 5,000 hectares burned and record 14-kilometer smoke column
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Young child dies after being left in locked car in Valls
Firefighters accessed the locked vehicle, and emergency services attempted to revive the child without success
July 1, 2025 04:57 PM
Hottest June in history recorded in Barcelona's city center
Temperatures in Raval neighborhood did not drop below 20°C at any point during the entire month
July 1, 2025 09:37 AM
Barcelona opens investigation after street cleaner dies during heatwave
Council U-turns after initially refusing to investigate, as deceased's messages reveal she felt unwell from high temperatures
July 1, 2025 11:30 AM
Barcelona metro to add 39 new trains by 2029 in €331m investment
Fleet will grow to 224 trains, increasing rush hour capacity by over 20,000 passengers and with frequencies of less than three minutes
July 1, 2025 01:50 PM
Heat caused 43 deaths in Catalonia last week, according to Carlos III Institute
Number of heat-related deaths this year equals that of 2022, the year with the most deaths related to high temperatures
July 1, 2025 01:02 PM
New Rodalies tariffs take effect, ending free commuter travel
Travelers will pay €20 per month to use the Barcelona network, while those outside the capital will pay based on distance
July 1, 2025 10:22 AM
Barcelona hits 37.6°C, the highest June temperature ever recorded
Previous record of 37.3°C was set in June 2019 at the city's Fabra Observatory
June 30, 2025 06:31 PM
Housing moves up to top concern of Barcelona residents, overtaking safety
Tourism is third according to local poll, followed by immigration and cleanliness
June 30, 2025 05:22 PM
Blood bank to test virtual reality during donations to improve donor experience
Pilot scheduled in Badalona hospital between July 1 and 18
June 30, 2025 12:52 PM
June sees temperatures at Barcelona weather station surpass 35°C record four times
2022 and 2003 saw the threshold passed twice, while it occurred three times in 2019
June 30, 2025 09:47 AM
More than 16,000 weddings in 20 years since legalization of same-sex marriage
LGTBI Families Association says law change marked a "before and after" for the group
June 30, 2025 10:52 AM
Heatwave brings lows of 30ºC to northern Catalonia
Heat alert kept in place for Sunday when highs expected to exceed 40ºC
June 29, 2025 11:44 AM
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