Catalonia sees warmest May in history
Heat reached 38.5ºC, an all-time recorded high for the month
Heat reached 38.5ºC, an all-time recorded high for the month
Thermometers in towns of Anglès and Castellbisbal register 38.5ºC, surpassing previous record of 38.2ºC
17 times more users in fifth month of 2021 than in same period of last year
Government resumes preparations to hold the vote on February 14 after it had been initially adjourned over Covid-19 concerns
Unprecedented May 1 due to lockdown with no rallies in the streets, but with a 'virtual demonstration' on social media
Jailed and exiled leaders win seats, pro-independence camp obtains nearly 50% of vote, Socialists remain strong and far-right flounders
Polls are underway on a 'Super Sunday' of elections
The Catalan aspect of the elections explained as Europe heads to the polls
The number of tourists that visited Catalonia this May increased by 2.3% in comparison to May of 2009, despite the volcano ash cloud. Catalonia remains the first autonomous community in number of foreign visitors.
According to the Spanish statistics institute, annual inflation in Spain is fixed at 1.8% and prices have risen in May in the same proportion than in Catalonia, 3 decimals. The subjacent inflation in Spain has abandoned its negative sign and is set at 0.2