Air quality in Barcelona improves for second year in a row
Catalan capital records lowest NO2 levels ever thanks to increase in public transport and decline in polluting vehicles
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Barcelona startup creates 'peaceful grenade' to fight violence against women
FlamAid's alarm device rings at 110 decibels when activated and automatically sends location to emergency contacts
Catalonia is the EU destination with the fifth most tourist bookings on online platforms
Territory records more than 6.4 million overnight stays in the second quarter of 2024, up 16% year-on-year
Four-month around-the-world cruise sets sail from Barcelona
Over 2,300 passengers visiting 46 destinations in 21 countries with stops in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Africa
Hollywood Symphony Orchestra concert in Barcelona accused of poor quality and alleged fraud
Ukrainian orchestra allegedly using name of prestigious Los Angeles symphony sparks controversy over Liceu concert
Catalonia's annual blood drive kicks off on Thursday with target of 10,000 donations
Donor collections in more than 104 towns through January 18 to replenish reserves after 20% drop at Christmas
Flu cases on the rise in Catalonia with peak expected in two weeks
Health officials urge protection of the elderly and higher vaccination rates
Barcelona sets up 226 Christmas tree collection points
People will be able to dispose of festive trees between January 7-17
Various winning tickets in El Niño lottery sold in Catalonia
Top prize, worth €200,000, sold entirely in León
1 in 5 blue sharks at Cap de Creus found with hooks lodged in mouths
Results of a study suggest the sharks were hooked in the Mediterranean but away from Catalonia
Barcelona launches information campaign on helmet mandate for scooters
Consult new rules and regulations including speed limits starting on February 1 here
Catalonia and Renfe to invest €77 million in 'urgent' Rodalies improvements
Focus on safety, station and train conditions, and faster communication with users
2024, the third warmest year in Catalonia, but with rains that eased the drought
For the first time, three consecutive years have been in the top three hottest on record
Catalonia welcomes a record 1.2 million international tourists in November, up 9.7% from 2023
Visitors spent an average of €198 per day and stayed 5.5 days
Catalonia sees best unemployment figures since 2007 despite slight rise in December
Last year saw a 2.8% increase in total number of contributors to social security
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