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How Barcelona's heat shelters save lives — Focus on Europe

July 10, 2025

With record temperatures in Spain, Barcelona offers around 400 shelters where people can cool off for free. Plus: In Greece, women who are abused by their husbands, sons, or relatives are often over 60 years old.

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