Catalonia could declare water emergency in September if current use and rain trends continue
Lowering average daily consumption by 5 liters since January not enough, authorities say
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Barcelona Jewish community condemns 'antisemitic' pro-Palestine graffiti on synagogue
Temple has handed over security footage of "attack" to police
Dani Alves acknowledges penetration in sexual assault case
Former Barça footballer gives 30-minute testimony after alleged rape in Barcelona nightclub
Wildfire in northern Costa Brava stabilized after over 900 hectares burned
High risk of blaze for Monday in 22 counties as dry weather and high winds continue
Cybercriminals release more Hospital Clínic data on patients and staff
RansomHouse publish over 5 gigabytes of information via new filesharing system
Train service suspended and residents evacuated due to wildfire in northern coast
Blaze originated in Rousillon reaches Portbou, the northernmost town of Costa Brava
Barcelona firefighters start fire prevention activity two weeks earlier than usual
Collserola mountain to be main focus due to low humidity and lack of water
Judge releases minor in custody over Badalona gang rape
11-year-old assaulted in shopping mall last November
Cruise ship passengers account for 4% of Barcelona visitors, study estimates
UB and CLIA analysis shows ocean liner activity increased 3.1% annually from 2010-2019, lower than average
Researchers find evidence humans produced leather clothing in Catalonia 39,000 years ago
Bone in Gavà, south of Barcelona, believed to have been used as board to puncture animal hides
Barcelona hits highest April temperature since records began in 1909
Several municipalities see unprecedented warm weather nearing 30ºC, still without rain amid worsening drought
Spain pays tribute to executed Republican general in Barcelona in historic first
Guardia Civil official was killed by Francoist firing squad shortly after Spanish Civil War
Dani Alves to give new statement to judge next Monday at own request
Former Barça footballer in jail accused of sexual assault in Barcelona nightclub
Environmental organizations criticize use of flag of convenience on cruises
Stop Creuers claim liquefied natural gas is "fake solution" to pollution
Central Catalonia water authority warns of supply cuts if no rain before May
Government to invest additional €25M to create more drinking water in Besós river
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