New freefall ride at Tibidabo amusement park opens to the public
52-meter high drop tower offers 360º of Barcelona from Collserola hills
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Current affairs and social issues
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
Barcelona to raise tourist tax to €4 per night
Provisional measures brought in for summer will add €20 million to city's coffers annually
Barcelona sees drop in thefts and violent robberies in first half of 2024
Total number of crimes in Catalan capital decreases by 0.5%, reversing the 8% increase experienced last year
One dead, three injured in construction collapse at Vall de Boí viewpoint
The four victims were workers involved in the construction of the viewpoint
Fire on train moving liquified gas halts service on R11 and RG1 lines between Girona and Caldes
Renfe sets bus service while firefighters pour 30,000 liters of water
Expansion of Barcelona airport bird protection zone 'unacceptable', says largest business group
Foment considers it a 'blockade' of a future expansion of the airport and is considering appealing the decision
Barcelona's city council to evict street merchants from La Rambla
'Old bird sellers' refused to hand in keys after court's ruling
Grassroots groups call for demonstration against rising costs of housing
Protest to take place in Barcelona on Saturday to denounce "worsening situation" with frozen salaries
Catalonia's suicide prevention hotline receives 33 daily calls
Most calls are resolved over the phone, with the average caller being a 41-65 year old female
America’s Cup to have long-lasting impact on Barcelona’s harbor
Mayor Jaume Collboni hopes sailing competition will be enjoyed by city residents
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