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Weather

Catalonia adds three outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boars, bringing the total to 77

Nine new cases in wild boars, all remains of carcasses, raise the total of African swine fever outbreaks in Catalonia to 77.

Leo Salguero · 23 October 2026

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Security

Catalonia reports four new cases of African swine fever in wild boars, totalling 400 cases

The Department of Agriculture confirms four new cases of African swine fever in wild boars, two in Sant Cugat del Vallès and two in El Papiol. Total cases reach 400 since November.

Rafael Medrano · 2 Oct 2026

Environment

Begues implements an innovative container system to combat wild boars and promote recycling

Begues embarks on an ambitious renewal of its containers to improve recycling and tackle the growing presence of wild boars in the area.

Nuria Martínez · 10 Apr 2026