Catalonia's reservoir levels fall after dry July
Increased water use from summer tourism exacerbates decline
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Maximum risk of forest fires across Catalonia
Access to parks and natural areas to be restricted as fire brigade call in extra backup
Barcelona records lowest nitrogen dioxide levels in 25 years
Pollution levels similar to during Covid-19 pandemic, but still above World Health Organization limits
Catalonia records 73 heat-related deaths in July
30% of vulnerable people in Barcelona area cannot afford air conditioning
73 heat-related deaths amid record high temperatures
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
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
Forest fire forces lockdown of two towns in Lleida
Second fire in Alt Penedès shuts down AP-7 highway in both directions
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
New freefall ride at Tibidabo amusement park opens to the public
52-meter high drop tower offers 360º of Barcelona from Collserola hills
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
Award-winning Gabriel García Márquez library closes temporarily to repair damages
Amenity named world's best public library built in 2022
Heatwave warning across Catalonia as temperatures set to soar
Highs of 40 degrees expected in inland parts of territory
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
Train passengers from Barcelona to France up 62% due to 2024 Olympics
Spanish rail operator Renfe still lacks permits for Barcelona-Paris line, which SNCF already covers with four daily trains
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