Electricity demand fell 3.7% during first week of energy-saving decree
New law introduces limits on use of air conditioning in public spaces such as shops, bars, and restaurants
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Pro-independence activists interrupt minute’s silence accusing Spain of being behind terror attack
Protesters gathered outside European Parliament delegation to ask for ‘responsibility’
Year-high temperature of 43.6ºC registered in southern Catalonia
Extreme heat recorded in town of Vinebre last Friday, August 12, while the weekend saw numerous places surpass 40ºC
Catalonia remembers victims of 2017 terror attack five years on
Commemorative event held on La Rambla boulevard, while psychological effects remain for many victims
Works begin on Eixample superblock, prioritizing ‘health’ and ‘comfort’
Barcelona deputy mayor urges Catalan and Spanish governments to strengthen public transport and give people service "they deserve”
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
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
600 dump sites at risk of catching fire detected in Barcelona region
Counties of Baix Llobregat and Vallès Occidental have the most uncontrolled spills
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
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
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
Catalan police warn of suitcase robberies in hotels
Mossos d’Esquadra recommends leaving baggage in front while doing check-in at establishments
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
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
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
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