Flood alert issued ahead of Wednesday and Thursday rains
Western Catalonia will be hardest hit on Wednesday, with the coast and eastern areas, including Barcelona, affected on Thursday
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Mataró begins installing Christmas lights in the middle of August
Council opted to carry out the work during the summer when traffic is lighter
Health of Catalan forests worsening, with effects of drought still evident
Latest data show twice as many dead trees as in 2023 with thousands evaluated annually
Dozens of ships in 'largest humanitarian mission' will leave Barcelona for Gaza on August 31
Public figures such as activist Greta Thunberg will go on one of the boats
NaviLens system revolutionizes public transport for visually impaired with 40,000 reads monthly
Colorful QR-code-like signals deployed at 9,800 bus and metro stations across Catalan capital metro area
Barcelona mayor barred from entering Israel
Jaume Collboni calls veto a "hostile act" as UN officially declares “man-made” famine in Gaza
Barcelona Ombudsman calls for Bicing to block 'risky' bicycles that are not working properly
Watchdog takes up the case of citizen who suffered a fall due to a vehicle malfunction
Trump tariffs: no exceptions for wine and spirits
Europeans will offer "preferential access" to nuts, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, or American pork
One year on from America's Cup: investments 'slow' with no 'substantial' changes in Barceloneta
Some residents feel listened to and have faith in authorities, while others see promises as a "deception"
Barcelona celebrates recovery of 100 marine species one year after Olympic Port regeneration project
Mayor Collboni says fishing and diving will not be allowed in the area to protect wildlife
Use of Bicivia bike lanes up 21% in five years, with 75,600 daily users in 2024
Use of bicycles up 29% and scooters by 92% in Barcelona metropolitan area
Maximum fire risk alert dropped, restrictions on natural spaces lifted
Cooler temperatures and rain in parts of territory mean no municipality is at highest level of wildfire plan
Catalonia to send firefighting crews to help with wildfires across Iberian peninsula
President urges extreme caution in Catalonia and sends condolences for the death of the firefighter in León
Low-income municipalities have 40% more bars with slot machines
There are 28,000 such machines in Catalonia, found in one in three bars
'The mediations are ridiculous': Barcelona lifeguards continue protest
Workers criticize council and company sending "employees without technical capacity" to negotiate
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