Spanish government approved 42,545 Catalonia migrant regularisation applications
99.8% of pending migrant regularisation cases now resolved, 89.6% of them accepted
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Heat warning issued from Sunday, with maximums of up to 40°C inland
Episode could last at least until Tuesday, expected to peak on Monday
Cocaine accounts for 53% of Projecte Home addiction cases in 2025
Alcohol remains a significant factor, accounting for 31% of cases treated, rising to 46% among women
'All Realities, One Pride' unveiled as Pride Barcelona 2026 theme
Organizers say this year's campaign will highlight the diversity of experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Doctors hold final pre-summer strike in Catalonia as union warns of further escalation
Metges de Catalunya says more protests could follow in autumn if demands for a new collective agreement and lower workloads are not addressed
Catalonia heading towards warmer, drier and less windy climate, report finds
2025 was the fourth consecutive year with average temperatures more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels
Barcelona to offer more than 500 climate shelters this summer
City council reinforces commitment for everybody to have one within a 10-minute walk
Divers remove wet wipes from seabed off Costa Brava beach
Clean-up draws attention to waste that is difficult to recycle and pollutes the sea
Increasing layoffs force thousands of workers to start from scratch
Unions say job losses down to “business decisions” rather than the impact of AI
More than 2,000 Franco symbols remain on view in public space in Catalonia
Many elements removed in recent years, but controversial monuments still on display
Government eyes increasing prison sentences for firearms possession
Incidents decreased in the first quarter of this year, but use of short-barreled weapons rose
Catalonia sees slight rise in inflation in May to 3.1%
Electricity and gas prices contain Spanish inflation at 3.2% in the face of rising fuel prices
Cruise ship passengers make up 7.5% of tourists at peak times
Analysis concludes that cruise tourism represents only 2.5% of Barcelona's tourists
Sagrada Família blessing draws global coverage as 'key moment' of Pope's Spain visit
Videos of Gaudí basilica light show go viral with millions of views
Collserola park restrictions to remain 'until at least end of summer'
Sant Cugat floats idea of pilot reopenings as African swine fever containment efforts continue
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