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Pollution levels similar to during Covid-19 pandemic, but still above World Health Organization limits

30% of vulnerable people in Barcelona area cannot afford air conditioning 

Protesters want council to grant them the use of space, after authorities opened file to recover property

Transport body’s safety budget for the next four years has increased to €168 M

Second fire in Alt Penedès shuts down AP-7 highway in both directions

39.8°C recorded automatically at Fabra Observatory, but reading will need to be confirmed

52-meter high drop tower offers 360º of Barcelona from Collserola hills 

Local council and environmental association aims to promote bird nesting in other parts of the coast

Amenity named world's best public library built in 2022

Highs of 40 degrees expected in inland parts of territory

Industry's openness increased amount of high-speed train travelers in Spain 

Spanish rail operator Renfe still lacks permits for Barcelona-Paris line, which SNCF already covers with four daily trains

Provisional measures brought in for summer will add €20 million to city's coffers annually

Total number of crimes in Catalan capital decreases by 0.5%, reversing the 8% increase experienced last year