Barcelona's citywide pub crawl ban comes into force
Council says measure is designed to protect residents' right to sleep and safeguard public health
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Emergency phone alert drill in Barcelona scheduled for November 3
Civil Protection to test system on devices across capital and nearby municipalities
'Catalanizing' technology: campaign promotes Catalan language on digital devices
Newly launched website helps Catalan speakers configure devices in the language
Barcelona council and hotels' guild clash on tax and tourist accommodation during debate
Councilor Jordi Valls defends plans to erase tourist apartments by 2028, while hospitality sector criticizes increased taxes
Barcelona Zoo begins largest renovation in its history, to be completed by 2030
Historic zoo in Ciutadella Park will feature three new spaces, including Bioscope, a new cutting-edge immersive center
One year on from devastating floods, tens of thousands take to streets in Valencia
Demonstration remembered 231 people who lost their lives and called for regional president to resign
Barcelona International Community Day draws 5,400 visitors
Dozens of activities in 12th edition held at Maritime Museum with 25% new exhibitors
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
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
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