Wind complicates firefighters' effort to tackle wildfires across Catalonia
Over 2,000 hectares burned by Baldomar blaze and 40 hectares by Olivella fire in Garraf massif
June 18, 2022 04:59 PM
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Fire service declares Lladurs wildfire stabilized
Main efforts now focused on Artesa de Segre blaze
June 18, 2022 11:49 AM
Two western Catalonia wildfires still active as heatwave peaks
Blazes in Corbera d'Ebre, Castellar de la Ribera and Sallent stabilized, while firefighters expect to control Solsonès fire before the night
June 17, 2022 08:11 PM
Catalonia wildfires: conditions differ as one ‘worries’ and another ‘hoped’ to be stabilized
Authorities are concerned about blaze in Solsonès county that could burn "tens of thousands of hectares"
June 16, 2022 08:43 PM
Catalonia's local councils help turn schools into shelters for displaced people in Ukraine
Catalan Development Cooperation Fund donates €30,000 to purchase appliances
June 16, 2022 02:20 PM
Firefighters continue to battle blazes in western and southern Catalonia
1,300 hectares affected in Baldomar and around 400 in both Corbera d'Ebre and Castellar de la Ribera
June 16, 2022 09:22 AM
Wildfires rage in Artesa de Segre and Corbera d'Ebre amid extreme temperatures
Firefighters battle 500-hectare blaze in western Catalonia and 250-hectare fire in south
June 15, 2022 09:00 PM
Barcelona's L9 metro tunnel to be completed by 2027
Work resumes on "most important public works of the last 20 years" after more than a decade on hold
June 15, 2022 01:54 PM
Primavera Sound fans: ‘No water’, ‘massive lines’, ‘money grab’, and ‘dangerous’
Festival-goers criticize event on its return, while organizers claim "no overcrowding" recorded beyond first night
June 14, 2022 07:43 PM
Cost of electricity to decrease 22% on first day of gas price cap
Price per MWh down to €165.59 on Wednesday due to measure set to be in place until May 2023
June 14, 2022 03:53 PM
AP-7 highway: no trucks at certain times and additional lanes over summer weekends
40% more traffic since tolls lifted means public transport needs improvement, says government
June 14, 2022 01:20 PM
First university entrance exams with anonymously stated language preference begin
Over 40,000 students in Catalonia will take tests over three days
June 14, 2022 09:26 AM
Rail link restored in Vila-seca after second train crash in a month in Catalonia
20 injured following accident involving regional service and cargo locomotive
June 13, 2022 12:27 PM
Sitges Pride ends celebrations with massive parade after two years halt
Around 20 floats with music, costumes, and high heels rounded off five-day celebrations in seaside town
June 13, 2022 09:48 AM
Heatwave could push temperatures above 40ºC in central and western Catalonia
Authorities warn of scorching weather until at least Wednesday
June 12, 2022 08:22 PM
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