One firefighter dead in Paüls wildfire, in southern Catalonia
Firefighter fell while extinguishing flames
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Owner of 8,800 robbed bottles of beer found
He had filed a complaint with Spain's Guàrdia Civil after being robbed in rest area in southern Catalonia
Covid-19 cases increase to highest figure in 2025 with 78 positives per 100,000 inhabitants
Hospitalizations remain stable with very low figures
Igualada welcomes pilots from around the globe for European Balloon Festival
The 29th edition of the festival kicks off with forty hot air balloons filling the skies over the central Catalonia city
Family of dead cleaner in Barcelona to denounce city council if heatstroke confirmed
Sister regrets not receiving condolences from local authorities, while deputy mayor promises "total transparency"
Wildfire in southern Catalonia expected to be under control today
Firefighters warn that it will take 'several more days' to extinguish the fire that has already scorched 3,300 hectares in Baix Ebre
Wildfire in southern Catalonia stabilized after burning 3,300 hectares
Firefighters surround perimeter of Baix Ebre fire, lifting stay-at-home orders for 18,000 residents
Police look for owner of 8,800 beer bottles after appearing in damaged truck
Mossos d'Esquadra found vehicle without driver and destroyed tire
Pityusic wall lizard hatchlings from Balearic Islands born at Barcelona Zoo
Conservation effort between Barcelona Zoo and Balearic Islands government aims to protect endemic species
Terror gives way to solidarity in devastated Paüls after wildfire
Southern Catalonia town rallies together after 48-hour lockdown and shocking destruction
Hundreds of Facebook moderators in Barcelona file complaints for 'severe mental health injuries'
Almost 350 workers ask Meta for compensation of up to €100,000 per worker
Barcelona ranks second in Europe for climate-related deaths during heatwave
Between June 23 and July 2, there were 340 heat-related deaths in the Catalan capital, 286 of which were directly linked to climate change
Firefighters see 'favorable progress' in Paüls wildfire as 18,000 remain confined
Blaze in southern Catalonia burns 3,200 hectares as fire department aims to stabilize it overnight
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