Barcelona begins gradual reopening of ornamental fountains after drought
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc set to return in second phase, between June and October
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Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
Catalonia declares three days of mourning after Pope Francis’ death
Cancellation of events not related to cultural promotion of Sant Jordi, with flags flying at half-mast
Barcelona archbishop only Catalan cardinal eligible to vote for new Pope –yet rules himself out
Joan Josep Omella hopeful that next pontifex continues Francis path after conclave he will attend
President Illa heads Catalan civil society's tribute to Pope Francis
Pontifex approved first steps toward beatification of architect Antoni Gaudí one week before death
Hailstorm in Lleida area damages up to 50,000 hectares of crops
Farmers ask government for protection nets to counter climate change effects
Man arrested on AP-7 highway with body of dead woman in trunk of car
Arrested man approached police officers patrolling highway
500 PortAventura workers demonstrate outside theme park with 80% strike participation, unions say
Employees call the opening of the park "reckless" and demand improved working conditions
Trade union publishes list of PortAventura sanctions and warnings in labor matters
Ahead of Saturday's planned strike, UGT union says company does not respect workers' rights
Coffee and cocoa feared to become luxury products due to price increases
Costs of both products have soared over 30% in three years due to climate change and market trends
Barcelona subcontracts flock of sheep as part of forest fire prevention efforts
Mayor guarantees Collserola park is ready to face summer heat but calls for increased forest cleaning
Judge annuls ban on vapes on Barcelona beaches
Catalan High Court partially accepts appeal against local legislation in force since July 2022
Traffic jams on AP-7 highway averaged over 10 hours every day in 2024
Authorities registered 699 accidents causing injuries, but a lower death rate
Baqueira Beret ski resort records 40 centimeters of snow before Easter holidays
Masella ski resort extends season until April 27
Foreign affiliates to Social Security increase by 5% in Catalonia
Of 675,032 foreign workers, 192,132 come from the EU, while 482,900 are from non-EU countries
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