Spanish Football Federation president refuses to resign after kiss scandal
Rubiales affirms Hermoso kiss was consensual and offers unpopular manager Vilda new four-year contract
August 25, 2023 12:49 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Red Cross takes to streets to help homeless during heatwave
Volunteers provided water, caps, and sunscreen to the unhoused, while also providing information about heat shelters
August 25, 2023 10:45 AM
Traffic resumes on all Rodalies Renfe commuter trains after incident in Barcelona
An incident in the tunnels had caused delays all morning
August 24, 2023 10:55 AM
Barcelona records second-highest temperature ever at 38.8ºC
Temperatures expected to surpass 40ºC in western and central Catalonia this Thursday
August 24, 2023 11:23 AM
Numerous pets left alone on balconies as owners go on holidays
Local police and firefighters saved dogs in Barcelona and Terrassa, but one died in Girona
August 24, 2023 04:13 PM
Highs of 42ºC recorded as heatwave rages on
Barcelona actives daytime alert phase of heat plan and maintains emergency situation for tropical nights
August 23, 2023 06:39 PM
Taxi union to protest on September 5 against anti-competition fine
Élite Taxi sanctioned €123,000 for pressuring drivers not to use ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Cabify
August 23, 2023 04:23 PM
8-year-old dies in campsite bungalow fire in southern Catalonia
Firefighters found the girl after putting out the flames
August 23, 2023 11:10 AM
Heatwave with over 40ºC highs to last until Friday
Extreme heat warnings issued in most Catalan counties
August 21, 2023 04:45 PM
Daily American Airlines flights between Barcelona and Dallas from June 2024
El Prat airport offers 46 international flights
August 18, 2023 05:19 PM
Extreme heat warning this weekend in Catalonia, especially on Sunday
Authorities advise people to avoid sun exposure and drink lots of water
August 18, 2023 01:07 PM
Mpox outbreak declared in Barcelona, 6 cases diagnosed since July
"Very remote" chances outbreak will be like last summer's
August 18, 2023 10:28 AM
Barcelona commemorates anniversary of 2017 terror attacks that killed 16
Survivors and relatives hold additional minutes of silence to protest politicians' response
August 17, 2023 02:18 PM
Maresme's pet-friendly beaches attract more visitors
Restaurants, hotels, and museums also open their doors to dogs
August 17, 2023 01:51 PM
Landlords with 5 or more properties will have to limit rents according to index
Measure expected to promote affordable housing as rent law could come into effect this month
August 16, 2023 05:00 PM
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