Catalonia mourns firefighter killed while battling Paüls wildfire, now under control
Government declares a day of mourning as tributes are paid in firefighter’s hometown of Tortosa and at his station in Granollers
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Degree in physics and maths again requires highest entry score in Catalonia
Enrolling in this double degree at UAB requires a score of 13.370 out of 14, while at UB it requires 13.170
Family of dead cleaner in Barcelona to denounce city council if heatstroke confirmed
Sister disappointed for not receiving condolences from local authorities, while deputy mayor promises "total transparency"
Six people accused of illegally bringing dogs to Catalonia, after finding 56 puppies
Mossos d'Esquadra police in Girona stopped van with 33 animals, and 23 more in Santpedor dog center
One firefighter dead in Paüls wildfire, in southern Catalonia
Firefighter fell while extinguishing flames
Owner of 8,800 robbed bottles of beer found
He had filed a complaint with Spain's Guàrdia Civil after being robbed in rest area in southern Catalonia
Covid-19 cases increase to highest figure in 2025 with 78 positives per 100,000 inhabitants
Hospitalizations remain stable with very low figures
Igualada welcomes pilots from around the globe for European Balloon Festival
The 29th edition of the festival kicks off with forty hot air balloons filling the skies over the central Catalonia city
Wildfire in southern Catalonia expected to be under control today
Firefighters warn that it will take 'several more days' to extinguish the fire that has already scorched 3,300 hectares in Baix Ebre
Wildfire in southern Catalonia stabilized after burning 3,300 hectares
Firefighters surround perimeter of Baix Ebre fire, lifting stay-at-home orders for 18,000 residents
Police look for owner of 8,800 beer bottles after appearing in damaged truck
Mossos d'Esquadra found vehicle without driver and destroyed tire
Pityusic wall lizard hatchlings from Balearic Islands born at Barcelona Zoo
Conservation effort between Barcelona Zoo and Balearic Islands government aims to protect endemic species
Terror gives way to solidarity in devastated Paüls after wildfire
Southern Catalonia town rallies together after 48-hour lockdown and shocking destruction
Hundreds of Facebook moderators in Barcelona file complaints for 'severe mental health injuries'
Almost 350 workers ask Meta for compensation of up to €100,000 per worker
Barcelona ranks second in Europe for climate-related deaths during heatwave
Between June 23 and July 2, there were 340 heat-related deaths in the Catalan capital, 286 of which were directly linked to climate change
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