Catalonia recorded 670 heat deaths in summer 2025, nearly triple last year's total
Across Spain, heat deaths between mid-May and September increased by 88% to 3,832
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First group of flotilla activists deported from Israel lands in Madrid
Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau and city councillor Jordi Coronas will take connecting flight to Barcelona
Will 'quality tourism' fix Barcelona's overtourism problem, or just rebrand it?
As Catalonia moves to attract higher-spending visitors, critics warn the strategy won't ease pressure on public services, local communities, or the environment
10 arrested and 19 officers injured after second pro-Palestine march in Barcelona
One person detained for property damage during earlier rally attended by 70,000 demonstrators
70,000 pro-Palestine supporters rally in Barcelona to 'stop the genocide'
Protesters urge governments and companies to "cut ties with Israel" on third consecutive day of demonstrations
Thousands rally in Barcelona after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted
Pro-Palestine march ends with police using pepper spray to disperse protesters near Barcelona port
April blackout was first caused by overvoltage, EU experts say
Preliminary report avoids assigning blame and downplays role of renewables
Spanish PM proposes enshrining abortion rights in Constitution
Constitutional reform would require a qualified majority in both houses of parliament
Students go on strike and rally for second consecutive day after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
Dozens of protesters camp out in Barcelona after demonstration calling to break ties with Israel
Doctors and health workers go on strike, calling for better working conditions
Organizers say around 58% of staff stopped working on Friday, while authorities say 9%
Pro-Palestine activists plan indefinite campout in Drassanes
They demand an end to the blockade on Gaza, an arms embargo on Israel, and the release of the members of the Flotilla
15,000 gather in Barcelona to protest against Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla
"It was up to our governments to prevent" thwarting of boats carrying humanitarian aid, protest call says
Around 6,500 students strike and rally in Barcelona to 'stop genocide against Palestine'
Members of the Gaza aid flotilla send video message in support of the strike
Catalonia suspends parliament and accuses Israel of violating international law
Parliament calls on Israel to release CUP MP while Spanish foreign ministry summons Israeli diplomat
Israel declares flotilla mission over with one final boat remaining at a distance
Detained passengers including Catalan MP and former Barcelona mayor expected to be deported
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