Rescued loggerhead sea turtles released to Mediterranean in Ebre river delta
Some newborns lived in captivity for a year to ensure survival once in sea after eggs were found last July
July 19, 2022 03:01 PM
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Western Catalonia's Noguera county wildfire stabilized
Pont de Vilomara and Manresa blazes stable since Monday evening
July 19, 2022 10:03 AM
‘Our house? It’s completely burned,’ say two residents affected by blaze
Animals, cars, and old memories disappear under heavy flames in a matter of hours
July 18, 2022 08:11 PM
Pont de Vilomara wildfire stabilized after affecting over 1,700 hectares
Firefighters still worried about eastern flank and will continue working overnight
July 18, 2022 07:55 PM
Disruptions in Catalan airports as Ryanair cabin crew continues strike
Eight flights canceled, 70 delays at Barcelona airport and nine at Girona
July 18, 2022 07:16 PM
'Virulent' central Catalonia blaze affects more than 1,600 hectares
Authorities extend heatwave restrictions to prevent wildfires, while large part of the blaze in Bages is under control
July 18, 2022 06:57 PM
Concern among neighbors evacuated from wildfire as returning home is still not an option
Mayor of Sant Fruitós de Bages in inland Catalonia urges residents to stay away and let firefighters work
July 18, 2022 02:21 PM
'Virulent' central Catalonia blaze burns around 1,500 hectares
Authorities extend heatwave restrictions to prevent wildfires
July 18, 2022 08:43 AM
Wildfire in Pont de Vilomara affects over 1,000 hectares with hundreds of residents evacuated
Firefighters deploy 121 units, 17 of which aerial in blaze that could affect up to 6,000 hectares
July 17, 2022 11:43 PM
Wildfire in inland town of Pont de Vilomara mobilizes dozens of firefighters
Blaze forces residents to evacuate while authorities put out the fire with 118 units, of which 17 are aerial
July 17, 2022 07:45 PM
Five FC Barcelona fans detained after alleged attack on Eintracht Frankfurt supporters in April
Judge issues for first time restraining order to approach less than 1 kilometer from FCB installations
July 16, 2022 01:07 PM
Catalonia gets ready for weekend under heavy sun
Territory at high danger due to heat with areas reaching 42ºC while cities offer free entry to swimming pools and set up refreshing areas
July 15, 2022 07:21 PM
Barcelona council denounces Airbnb for advertising unlicensed tourist apartments
Authorities claim to have found 500 "illegal" flats this summer, 390 of them posted on company’s website
July 15, 2022 02:21 PM
Camping and leisure outdoor activities banned in 275 towns during heatwave
Government prohibits entering natural parks until Thursday due to high temperatures and risk of fire
July 14, 2022 05:01 PM
National Court reduces sentences of La Rambla terror attack perpetrators
Main culprits will spend 43 and 36 years behind bars, ten fewer each
July 13, 2022 12:50 PM
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