Wildfires in Catalonia: A look at the history of fires through the data
The region averages 500 wildfires a year, burning 1,800 hectares, with Central Catalonia and Girona being the most affected areas
June 23, 2025 11:31 AM
Current affairs and social issues
The region averages 500 wildfires a year, burning 1,800 hectares, with Central Catalonia and Girona being the most affected areas
June 23, 2025 11:31 AM
Fireworks and bonfires are traditions during the 'revetlla,' but risk of burns when celebrating with fire call for precautions
June 23, 2025 09:13 AM
Over 200 officers carried out dozens of checks at various stations in search of 'active, persistent criminals'
June 22, 2025 06:15 PM
Most of the crashes involved wild boars and occurred mainly at night in counties such as La Noguera and Alt Empordà
June 22, 2025 05:15 PM
Multiple small fires erupting simultaneously put Catalonia on high alert amid soaring temperatures
June 22, 2025 12:10 PM
Total fireworks sales estimated to rise by 6%, increase linked to easing of Catalonia's drought restrictions
June 22, 2025 10:29 AM
Three other smaller wildfires are burning across Catalonia, with authorities urging citizens to avoid traveling near active fire zones
June 21, 2025 05:35 PM
Barcelona's Raval neighborhood experienced the highest number, with residents enduring 21 tropical nights
June 21, 2025 11:44 AM
As pet-friendly policies gain traction in Spanish workplaces for emotional and social benefits, experts caution that not all offices, or dogs, might be ready for the shift
June 21, 2025 09:44 AM
Firefighters increase their resources to respond to incidents caused by a night of fireworks and bonfires
June 20, 2025 02:01 PM
Group to promote sustainable tourism model against massification, tourist tax, and cruise ships
June 20, 2025 11:25 AM
Around 40,000 foreigners are trying to leave via Jordan or Egypt
June 19, 2025 10:32 AM
Among victims are two anti-Franco guerrilla fighters and a couple, of which the woman might have been pregnant during the execution
June 19, 2025 12:50 PM
University of Barcelona (UB) and Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) improve positions, surpassing Madrid's Complutense University
June 19, 2025 09:58 AM
Event set to be the biggest LGBTQIA+ event in the Mediterranean, will take place from June 26 to July 19
June 18, 2025 07:03 PM
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