Catalonia launches hotline for citizens caught in emergencies due to Israel-Palestine conflict
Spain also announces evacuation plan for citizens stuck in Israel
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Barcelona's accelerated La Rambla redevelopment to be completed by January 2027
Mayor Jaume Collboni outlines how "far-reaching and historic" work will be done twice as quickly as previously planned
Flu and Covid-19 vaccines campaign starts for those aged 60 and up
Jab appointments open for smokers for the first time
Oldest white rhino in Europe dies at Barcelona Zoo
Pedro dies of old age after living for an estimated 53 to 54 years
Metro and Rodalies chaos and traffic jams on rainy Barcelona Monday morning
L5 line disrupted between Sagrada Família and Sagrera stations, while car accident blocks Ronda de Dalt road
Social media transforms Barcelona local spots into tourist magnets
The search for a unique and authentic experience through social media when traveling is putting pressure on the city’s local spots
Towns in southern Catalonia go two months without drinking water
Drought has led to poor quality water from reservoirs as council distributes bottled water
Two in three kindergartens detect developmental problems due to over-exposure of screens
Language problems, eating disorders, and social isolation are some of the main effects according to a survey
High school Catalan and Spanish results worsen but English and maths improve
Final year primary school results in Catalan, English and maths improve slightly
Court rejects investigation into Franco-era torture of trade unionist
Public prosecutor had recommended proceeding with case in accordance with Democratic Memory law
Barcelona Metro exceeds pre-pandemic passenger numbers with 28 million in August
Journeys up 17.6% from August 2022 and up 16.6% from August 2019
Police arrest 3 men for planting homemade explosives in Barcelona shops and banks
Mossos d'Esquadra believe suspects linked to violent anarchist ideology
FC Barcelona Women's team wins second Champions League
Barça beats Wolfsburg 3-2 at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, with Alexia Putellas returning to field
Prosecutors in favor of admitting Franco-era torture complaint
Trade unionist pressed charges against six police officers for crimes against humanity in early 1970s
Barcelona gears up for 10th International Community Day
Launch event held in Maritime Museum ahead of fair on October 28
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