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Full Rodalies commuter train service won't resume until April

Barcelona

Most lines will continue to operate at reduced capacity with bus replacements, while only one line is currently fully operational

How bots dominate the immigration appointment system and why it isn't getting fixed

Barcelona

Cybersecurity experts warn that preventive measures against bots would be relatively easy to implement but costly

Llum BCN, Chinese New Year, truffle fair: what's on this weekend

Barcelona

From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area

Two demonstrations against Rodalies chaos on Saturday

Barcelona

Over 100 organisations sign manifesto calling for "radical change" in management of the railway system

Llum BCN 2026 lights up Poblenou with outdoor installations

Barcelona

Lights festival open February 6-8 with free public access

ISE breaks all-time attendance record, drawing 92,170 visitors

Barcelona

This year marks the fifth edition held in Barcelona, following the event's relocation in 2022

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Farmers flood Barcelona with tractors in renewed protest against Mercosur deal

How bots dominate the immigration appointment system and why it isn't getting fixed

Barcelona hospital carries out world’s first face transplant with a donor who was euthanized

Diocesan Museum traces art and spirituality across centuries in new exhibition

'World's largest' audiovisual trade fair kicks off in Barcelona with record attendance expected

Casa Batlló opens new contemporary art space

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NIE and TIE appointment chaos worsens as 'citas previas' become nearly impossible to get

Barcelona concert for Palestine capped by Rosalía surprise

Gaudí Year: Catalonia to commemorate centenary of architect's death

Heavy snowfall leaves Catalonia’s Port Ainé world’s 4th snowiest ski resort

30,000 enjoy world's biggest calçot celebration in Valls

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Farmers flood Barcelona with tractors in renewed protest against Mercosur deal

Barcelona

Dozens of tractors park on Catalan capital's Gran Via, staying overnight outside the Agriculture Department headquarters

Catalan figure skater allowed to perform Minions routine at Olympics

Barcelona

Tomàs Guarino “very happy” after initially being rejected over licensing issues

Over 350 LGBTI-phobia incidents reported in Catalonia in 2025

Barcelona

Expression and glorification of hatred most common form of discrimination for first time, as observatory warns of normalization of hate speech

Catalan and Spanish governments urge coordination to ensure migrant regularisation is 'success'

Barcelona

Officials pledge "no one will be left out" of process estimated to benefit 120,000 to 150,000 migrants in Catalonia

Wet January sets Catalonia on course for rainiest winter in 30 years

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Rain, fatal accident, and travel disruptions: turbulent weather shocks Catalonia

Female genital mutilation cases involving minors remain hard to detect, authorities warn

Barcelona

Catalan police intervened in eight cases in 2025, while authorities suspect many more remain unreported

EU court overturns European Parliament's 2021 decision to strip Puigdemont, Comín, and Ponsatí of immunity

Barcelona

Judges question impartiality of rapporteur in case involving former Catalan president

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Free Rodalies travel until network fully restored

Barcelona

Rail infrastructure manager Adif identifies 648 inspection points on Catalonia's Rodalies network

Spain plans to prohibit social media use for under-16s

Barcelona

New rules will require age verification and hold digital platforms legally accountable

BCNegra honours Slough House author Mick Herron with Pepe Carvalho Prize

Barcelona

Award jury recognises Herron’s essential contribution to the renewal of crime and thriller fiction

Catalan-led expedition to feature first all-female scientific team in Arctic Mars simulation

Barcelona

The Hypatia III project, launching in summer 2027 on the uninhabited Devon Island, will aim to recreate the conditions of a mission to the Red Planet

Only 15% of people speak exclusively in Catalan with friends, lowest figure in last 20 years

Barcelona

Language loses status as primary tongue in all areas analyzed over past two decades

Elon Musk attacks Spain's PM, calling Pedro Sánchez a 'tyrant' and 'traitor'

Barcelona

Remarks come after PM proposed banning social media for under-16s

First Catalan doctor appointed full professor at Harvard: 'Catalonia has outstanding oncologists, funding is the limitation'

Barcelona

Marking World Cancer Day, Dr. Joaquim Bellmunt discusses new advances in cancer treatment

NIE and TIE appointment chaos worsens as 'citas previas' become nearly impossible to get

Barcelona

Testimony from dozens of affected users reveals that the only remaining options are illegal reselling websites or paying lawyers and 'gestores' to secure appointments

Rail disruption in Catalonia strands thousands of tonnes of freight

Barcelona

Rubí tunnel closure outside Barcelona blocks rail transport of goods to and from France

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