Government to rethink future train and bus stations with focus on women's safety experiences
Territory department prepares guide in response to recent sexual harassment statistics
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Strong winds in Catalonia injure 18 and cause over 1,000 incidents
Most emergencies were reported in Barcelona area, with wind gusts reaching up to 132 km/h in Girona
Mediterranean Sea 1.8°C warmer than average in early October
Surface temperature reached 21.7°C on October 8, according to Meteocat
Man reported missing at sea in Tarragona found dead
The woman who went into the water with him was rescued alive by emergency services
Potential lumpy skin disease outbreak outside current infection area ruled negative
Government maintains 50 km animal movement restrictions despite false alarm
FC Barcelona formalizes partnership with Uber after conflict with taxi sector resolved
Catalan club hails deal as a "boost to city mobility" while taxi sector vows that "war" with ride-hailing platform will continue
Barcelona approves reducing Park Güell's visitors by 500,000 annually before 2027
Capacity restricted to 4 million visitors, down from 4.5 million
'We are not aware of what it is like to live on the streets'
140 volunteers take part in homeless count in Tarragona on Tuesday night
Catalan president says he will study the option of banning speculative housing purchases
Salvador Illa says measure would need to be analyzed well, "with security and certainty"
Catalonia initiates restoration works after last week’s floods
More than 100 actions to repair roads, clean ravines, and rebuild bridges to be carried out
Traveling back in time to visit Barcelona's Correus metro ghost station
Visits offered to lucky attendees after free-tickets sold out in minutes commemorating centenary of network
Spain approves €500 million decree to provide 24-hour care for MND patients
Government says aid will amount to around €10,000 a month for patients in advanced stage of disease
Taxi drivers call off Montjuïc protest planned for Tuesday coinciding with Barça-Olympiacos game
Élite Taxi union planned to demonstrate against Catalan club's new deal with Uber
UPF study finds increase in ideological polarization and biased or false news on Facebook
Analysis concludes that content from ideological extremes has higher engagement than moderate content
Spain to push for end of daylight savings at European level
PM Sánchez argues clock changes have negative impact on health and barely saves energy
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