Catalan language seen as key for career growth despite daily use declining
June 30, 2025 02:23 PM
Only 8.6% foreign-born residents speak Catalan regularly
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Retailers anticipate 'fewer discounts' this sales period
Constant promotions, little stock accumulation and success in business sectors are important factors in this year's campaign
June 30, 2025 12:54 PM
Outdoor cinema, concerts and summer festivals galore: what's on this weekend
From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area
November 4, 2022 04:35 PM
How to protect your cats and dogs during Sant Joan fireworks
Experts recommend keeping pets indoors, creating a safe space, offering comfort, and playing music to help reduce their anxiety
June 22, 2025 10:54 AM
Colm Tóibín: 'Locals work, while tourists have parties in Airbnbs'
New edition of the Irish author's 'Homage to Barcelona' revisits the city before mass tourism
June 20, 2025 05:43 PM
Brad Pitt buys UFO-shaped house in Catalonia and moves it to California
Xasteros House is a 50-sqm fiberglass "rarity" house with no more than ten examples ever manufactured
June 18, 2025 04:22 PM
PortAventura World celebrates its 30th anniversary by dismissing sale rumors
Officials back future growth plans voicing support for delayed casino project
June 12, 2025 02:01 PM
Hundreds block traffic in Plaça Catalunya over TikToker's restaurant visit
Riot police forced to clear crowd in center of Barcelona
June 12, 2025 10:35 AM
Going to Primavera Sound 2025? Here’s a practical guide on everything you need to know
What you can and can’t bring into Parc del Fòrum, how to get home each night, and where to activate your digital ticket
June 2, 2025 01:39 PM
Five loggerhead sea turtles released on El Prat beach
Non-profit maritime foundation CRAM has cared for 57 turtles this year
June 3, 2025 12:20 PM
Catalonia has over 42k bars and restaurants, ranking second in Spain
Country has the highest density of bars per inhabitant worldwide
May 30, 2025 12:01 PM
Barcelona metro opens driving simulators to public in last weekend of July
Simulators located at Plaça Catalunya have trained 441 metro drivers
May 23, 2025 06:25 PM
Record-breaking snail festival welcomes 17,000 participants and 200,000 visitors
44th edition of Lleida's Aplec del Caragol overcomes safety challenges outlined by organisers
May 25, 2025 07:34 PM
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