Water network breakdown leaves El Port de la Selva without supply
'Indefinite' water outage hits Costa Brava town during peak tourist season
August 6, 2024 11:37 AM
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Current affairs and social issues
Catalonia's reservoir levels fall after dry July
Increased water use from summer tourism exacerbates decline
August 6, 2024 02:07 PM
Maximum risk of forest fires across Catalonia
Access to parks and natural areas to be restricted as fire brigade call in extra backup
July 30, 2024 02:10 PM
Barcelona records lowest nitrogen dioxide levels in 25 years
Pollution levels similar to during Covid-19 pandemic, but still above World Health Organization limits
August 5, 2024 01:46 PM
Catalonia records 73 heat-related deaths in July
30% of vulnerable people in Barcelona area cannot afford air conditioning
August 2, 2024 02:11 PM
73 heat-related deaths amid record high temperatures
August 5, 2024 09:38 AM
Protesters stop Barcelona city tourist bus to denounce 'attempted eviction'
Protesters want council to grant them the use of space, after authorities opened file to recover property
August 1, 2024 01:09 PM
Increased security on Barcelona‘s metro: over 800 guards at 165 stations
Transport body’s safety budget for the next four years has increased to €168 M
August 1, 2024 12:37 PM
Forest fire forces lockdown of two towns in Lleida
Second fire in Alt Penedès shuts down AP-7 highway in both directions
July 31, 2024 05:06 PM
Barcelona sees equal record high temperature close to 40°C
39.8°C recorded automatically at Fabra Observatory, but reading will need to be confirmed
July 30, 2024 06:48 PM
New freefall ride at Tibidabo amusement park opens to the public
52-meter high drop tower offers 360º of Barcelona from Collserola hills
July 27, 2024 12:39 PM
Six protected Kentish plover birds born on Catalan beach
Local council and environmental association aims to promote bird nesting in other parts of the coast
July 29, 2024 01:03 PM
Award-winning Gabriel García Márquez library closes temporarily to repair damages
Amenity named world's best public library built in 2022
July 29, 2024 12:38 PM
Heatwave warning across Catalonia as temperatures set to soar
Highs of 40 degrees expected in inland parts of territory
July 29, 2024 11:52 AM
High-speed train passengers between Barcelona and Madrid up by 34.6% in 2023
Industry's openness increased amount of high-speed train travelers in Spain
July 28, 2024 10:57 AM
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