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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

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

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

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

One in four Catalans at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Barcelona

Rate rises after four consecutive years of decline, with children under 16 most affected, at over 36%

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

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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

PODCAST: NIE and TIE appointment chaos

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

Library of Things expands across Catalonia to reduce unnecessary purchases

Horror hotel puts Berga on the map of escape rooms around the globe

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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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona

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

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

11 Catalan athletes to compete at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Competitors from Catalonia make up for more than half of Spain’s team

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

Barcelona

ISE gathers over 1,700 companies and more than 85,000 visitors from all over the world

Catalonia and Barcelona rally behind Barça's bid to host 2029 Champions League final

Barcelona

Mayor Collboni also expressed the city's interest in having Camp Nou host the 2030 World Cup final

Barcelona to host 15th edition of Llum BCN light festival from February 6-8

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Local and international artists, schools and festivals collaborate to showcase spectacular light installations

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

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

Casa Batlló opens new contemporary art space

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Exhibition ‘Beyond the Façade’ to open Gaudí Year, a city-wide celebration of Antoni Gaudí’s legacy

PODCAST: NIE and TIE appointment chaos

Barcelona

How Spain's 'cita previa' system leaves migrants in limbo

Record-breaking 20 million foreign tourists visit Catalonia in 2025

Barcelona

Average daily spending per person rises 4% to €221, while average stay slips slightly to 5.6 days

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

Barcelona

Doctors highlight “extraordinary generosity of donor” in operation that required 100 medical professionals

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