Firefighters focus on hotspots in Gavarres wildfire near Costa Brava
No active flames remain across 2,000-hectare area
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Current affairs and social issues
Andic sisters tell court all three siblings agreed on Mango founder's inheritance plan
Jonathan Andic is under investigation following the death of his father, Isak Andic
Average Barcelona sea temperatures reach 24°C for first time in month of June
Tarragona, Ebre Delta and Begur experience third warmest June sea temperatures since records began
130 deaths due to high temperatures in Catalonia
Heatwave caused deaths of those mostly aged 85 and over
Barcelona welcomes Tour de France teams with Sagrada Família presentation
Fans gather to welcome big names in cycling world ahead of Grand Départ
Meteocat issues dangerous heat warnings for July 5 to 8
Monday and Tuesday will see highest temperatures
Disruptions, diversions, and road closures as Tour de France kicks off in Catalonia
Some 400km of road closures across territory, with Barcelona, Tarragona, and Granollers mainly affected
Catalonia approves record €49bn budget
Three-year budget deadlock ends as ERC and Comuns back governing Socialists
Spain's migrant regularisation scheme draws 1.17 million applications, with Catalonia leading demand
Two-thirds of applicants are from Latin America, with Colombians making up the largest share
Gas stations estimate price increases of 3-10 cents per litre from Wednesday
Business association foresees that filling the tank will be more expensive this summer due to the end of subsidies
Seven-in-ten Catalan weather stations recorded tropical nights in June, a record since 2003
72% saw monthly peaks above 35ºC, while almost one-in-dfive soared above 40ºC
Court hears that hikers encountered Jonathan Andic in state of shock after father’s death
Son of ex Mango CEO called two hikers to testify as witnesses of physical and emotional state after events
Cycling clubs take advantage of Tour de France to promote participation
Tarragona and Granollers will host two stages of Grand Départ on July 5 and 6
Spanish Supreme Court questions migrant regularisation on final day of applications
NGOs call for more resources as Barcelona reports assisting nearly 87,000 applicants and Spanish government unveils €500m integration plan
Barcelona hosts World Congress of Architects with 10,000 visitors from all over the world expected
International gathering to address issues such as climate emergency, housing crisis, and urban planning challenges
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