High alert for forest fires across Catalonia this weekend
Interior ministry calls on citizens to take precaution in the face of “exceptional” episode of high temperatures
August 12, 2022 03:32 PM
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Air conditioning limits met with skepticism and frustration by businesses
Many customers and passengers surveyed were in favor of the regulation, citing comfort and environmental reasons
August 10, 2022 04:17 PM
600 dump sites at risk of catching fire detected in Barcelona region
Counties of Baix Llobregat and Vallès Occidental have the most uncontrolled spills
August 10, 2022 03:48 PM
40% of monkeypox patients require medical treatment, study shows
The research, carried out in Catalonia and Madrid, suggests direct contact is the dominant factor for transmission
August 9, 2022 12:47 PM
Worm slushies, frozen fruit, and sprinklers: how animals at Barcelona Zoo beat the heat
Caretakers had to bring protocol for dealing with high temperatures forward as early as May
August 8, 2022 03:35 PM
Barcelona-Madrid high-speed train resumes service after cable theft
AVE rail halted for five hours on Monday after 600m of fibre optic cables was stolen overnight
August 8, 2022 12:11 PM
Catalan police warn of suitcase robberies in hotels
Mossos d’Esquadra recommends leaving baggage in front while doing check-in at establishments
August 5, 2022 11:14 AM
Grape harvest starts up to 10 days earlier in Catalonia
Winemakers expect a 15% decrease in production levels but hope for a "healthy and quality" crop
August 4, 2022 11:16 AM
Possible water restrictions in Barcelona during September due to low supply in reservoirs
Catalan Water Agency expects to declare a drought risk warning after the summer season in the city
August 3, 2022 01:23 PM
Barcelona’s L3 metro line: no service from Paral·lel to Liceu until August 17
Public transport line covering La Rambla boulevard halts traffic to remove asbestos
August 1, 2022 03:55 PM
98% of public schools ready to host afternoon activities during September
Catalan education minister confirms starting the academic year earlier and only having morning classes will not affect students
August 1, 2022 12:58 PM
The old railway and the sea: how climate change is affecting Catalonia’s Maresme line
Authorities resist calls from locals and environmental experts to move R1 tracks inland
July 30, 2022 09:59 AM
Former FCB player Neymar could face up to four years in prison for corruption
Prosecutor’s office also requests five-year sentence for ex-president Sandro Rosell
July 29, 2022 11:23 AM
Shakira could face up to eight years in prison for tax fraud
Prosecutor’s office also requests €23.7 million fine and for musician to not receive any tax incentives for more than 18 years
July 29, 2022 10:12 AM
Several nightclub needle attacks reported in Catalonia
Police investigate 11 cases in Lloret de Mar and three in Barcelona
July 28, 2022 03:18 PM
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