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Catalonia targets full restoration of Rodalies rail service by early next week

Barcelona

Government says 70 speed restrictions will remain but are "compatible with commercial operations"

Catalan economy grew by 2.7% in 2025

Catalonia

Growth slows compared to 2024 but remains above EU average

EU lifts tariffs on Seat's Cupra Tavascan after deal with Volkswagen

Barcelona

Company agrees to minimum price, import limits, and new EU investments

Eastern Pyrenees see deepest snow in a decade after exceptional winter storms

El Port de la Bonaigua / La Molina / Barcelona

Catalonia's western Pyrenees snowpack also far above average, boosting spring water reserves

Digital arts center IDEAL to move to Montjuïc during renovation works

Barcelona

Center will continue its activities at Palau Maria Eugènia while its historic Poblenou building is renovated

Half of pedestrians feel unsafe walking in Barcelona, new survey finds

Barcelona

Electric scooter users cited as causing most sensation of insecurity in Catalan capital

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Catalonia Shepherd School trains next generation of young farmers

More than 80% of email scams now use AI, Catalonia's cybersecurity agency warns

Planoles' only bakery seeks successor as owner retires

New radio initiative breaks down myths about mental health in rural areas

Farmers flood Barcelona with tractors in renewed protest against Mercosur deal

Llum BCN 2026 lights up Poblenou with outdoor installations

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

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

Barcelona concert for Palestine capped by Rosalía surprise

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

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Tenants celebrate 'victory' one year on from Casa Orsola purchase

Barcelona

Barcelona City Council preparing to hand over management of building to social housing foundation

Catalonia Shepherd School trains next generation of young farmers

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Access to farmland remains biggest barrier to generational renewal

Gaudí Awards crown Frontier, Sirat and Deaf in strong year for Catalan cinema

Barcelona

Oscar-nominated Sirat takes eight prizes as Frontier claims four awards including best film

Catalan investors drive surge in rural property demand in Girona

Cottage Properties | Branded Content

Catalan investors may be behind the sharp rise in rural property interest in Girona, according to local real estate specialists

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

Rail strike called off after unions reach deal with Spanish transport ministry

Barcelona

Rodalies and high-speed services disrupted throughout Monday

AP-7 fully reopens southbound at Gelida after fatal train accident

Barcelona

Motorway was shut on January 21 for emergency works to repair collapsed embankment

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

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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Free Rodalies travel until network fully restored

Barcelona

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

Catalan figure skater allowed to perform Minions routine at Olympics

Barcelona

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

New radio initiative breaks down myths about mental health in rural areas

Catalonia

'Enten(i)ment' will air monthly on Solsona FM and focus on emotional wellbeing in rural areas

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

Llum BCN 2026 lights up Poblenou with outdoor installations

Barcelona

Lights festival open February 6-8 with free public access

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

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

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