Government to limit tourist water consumption due to ongoing drought
Private and public swimming pools can be refilled if designated climate shelters open to all
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Warmer winter makes Sant Jordi roses smaller
Last producer in Catalonia expects to sell only 50,000 roses, as most come from Colombia and Ecuador
Waiting time in Catalan public hospitals' emergency units surpasses an hour on average
Time reduced in 2023, but still 60% higher than 2010, when people waited for 40 minutes
Four Irish tourists arrested after beating up taxi driver in Barcelona
Police intercepted them near Reus airport, where their return flight was to depart
Government adds 131 municipalities to list of tense housing market zones to limit rent prices
Catalonia has 271 sites with rent cap in place, home to 90% of population
29.1ºC: Barcelona hits all-time high temperature in April since at least 1914
Lleida area and Ebre river delta region surpass 30ºC in unseasonable hot weather
Catalan language school for kids launched in Berlin
New initiative second offering official courses after Escola Catalana Londres in UK capital
Catalonia's cutting-edge fashion builds on rich industrial heritage
080 Barcelona Fashion director Marta Coca explains what sets the city apart from other fashion hubs
Public and private pools to be entitled to be filled if open to everyone
Water consumption for tourists will be limited in municipalities surpassing threshold
Artistry, craft and style at 080 Barcelona Fashion
Hindu festival of Holi and the art of braiding among inspirations for designers' latest looks
Police detain French man for scamming compatriots with false immigration procedures
Man announced services online and threatened victims who wanted to uncover him
Spain to deport by plane Bolivians stranded on cruise in Barcelona without valid visas
Three children and parent of one of them stay because of family links in Catalonia, 65 other passengers to return to their home country
Police investigate death of woman and her two children and their father's suicide
Apparent murder-suicide took place on Monday in El Prat de Llobregat, outside Barcelona
Barcelona court rejects bail appeals in Dani Alves case
Court considers substantial bail and handing in of passport minimizes flight risk
Woman wearing veil on poster for Ripoll's town festival censored
Mayor Sílvia Orriols says the poster promotes "Islamic misogyny"
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