Red Cross takes to streets to help homeless during heatwave
Volunteers provided water, caps, and sunscreen to the unhoused, while also providing information about heat shelters
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Traffic resumes on all Rodalies Renfe commuter trains after incident in Barcelona
An incident in the tunnels had caused delays all morning
Barcelona records second-highest temperature ever at 38.8ºC
Temperatures expected to surpass 40ºC in western and central Catalonia this Thursday
Numerous pets left alone on balconies as owners go on holidays
Local police and firefighters saved dogs in Barcelona and Terrassa, but one died in Girona
Highs of 42ºC recorded as heatwave rages on
Barcelona actives daytime alert phase of heat plan and maintains emergency situation for tropical nights
Taxi union to protest on September 5 against anti-competition fine
Élite Taxi sanctioned €123,000 for pressuring drivers not to use ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Cabify
8-year-old dies in campsite bungalow fire in southern Catalonia
Firefighters found the girl after putting out the flames
Heatwave with over 40ºC highs to last until Friday
Extreme heat warnings issued in most Catalan counties
Daily American Airlines flights between Barcelona and Dallas from June 2024
El Prat airport offers 46 international flights
Extreme heat warning this weekend in Catalonia, especially on Sunday
Authorities advise people to avoid sun exposure and drink lots of water
Mpox outbreak declared in Barcelona, 6 cases diagnosed since July
"Very remote" chances outbreak will be like last summer's
Barcelona commemorates anniversary of 2017 terror attacks that killed 16
Survivors and relatives hold additional minutes of silence to protest politicians' response
Maresme's pet-friendly beaches attract more visitors
Restaurants, hotels, and museums also open their doors to dogs
Landlords with 5 or more properties will have to limit rents according to index
Measure expected to promote affordable housing as rent law could come into effect this month
Commuters complain of delays following Sitges derailment: 'I've been waiting an hour'
Renfe passengers have to take a bus between Vilanova i la Geltrú and Castelldefels
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