NO2 levels in Barcelona drop by up to 14% in first half of 2025
Nitrogen dioxide levels remain below current European limits but exceed 2030 targets
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Public transport use hits high record in Barcelona area but private vehicles still dominate
Metro, bus, and train use is growing thanks to ticket discounts
Two civilians dead and five police officers injured after shooting in northern Catalonia
A man shot his brother, and Mossos d'Esquadra shot him dead after he barricaded himself inside his home
Barcelona demands Airbnb remove illegal holiday rentals within 48 hours
City council warns platform that measures outlined in proposed new agreement are non-negotiable
Wildfire in southern Catalonia escalates: 1,600 hectares burned, 50 residents evacuated, military called in
Strong winds worsened the fire, crossing the Ebre river, while firefighters prioritized rescuing people and protecting materials over containment
Catalonia has nearly 800,000 tourist beds, roughly one bed for every ten inhabitants
In some towns, supply is six times the number of registered residents
Spain allows HIV-positive patients to donate organs to other HIV-positive patients
Official Gazette publishes reform to abolish law limiting donations from people with virus
Environmental activists protest at Barcelona airport against expansion
Demonstrators form a red line coinciding with 'Stay Grounded' conference held over weekend
Penedès wildfire triggers stay-at-home orders for Vilafranca neighborhood
C-15 road blocked between Canyelles and Olèrdola until measures lifted in the evening
Heavy rain in Girona counties with around 100 mm both Saturday and Sunday
Firefighters receive over 100 warnings during the weekend, mainly for strong winds
Over 70% support limiting tourist flats or capping rent to tackle housing crisis
Nine in ten find it hard to access decent housing and feel it harms quality of life
817 treated for heatwave-related heat exposure by emergency services
Authorities issue alert for heavy rain during weekend especially in central Catalonia
Girona wildfire triggers stay-at-home orders for two neighborhoods
Civil Protection lifts lockdown order but firefighters continue to work after stabilizing fire in Polvorí area
Residents in Girona hand over 6,800 signatures urging improvement in waste collection
City council acknowledges issues in service after implementing waste sorting
Rural Agents continue investigation into western Catalonia wildfire
Agents use drones, helicopters, and on-ground staff across 94km perimeter
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