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The reality of migrants' lives: An obstacle course to obtain legal status

Barcelona

Despite the growing perception that life is easy for irregular migrants, the reality is far more complex and challenging

Carnival, Santa Eulàlia, Women and Girls in Science Festival: 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

Barcelona gears up for record-breaking half marathon

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

36,000 runners will take to the streets this Sunday, featuring top international names such as Jacob Kiplimo

Woman, 46, dies after warehouse roof collapse in Barcelona storm

Barcelona

Severe winds left nine hospitalised across Catalonia

Foreign nationals make up nearly 20% of Catalan population

Catalonia

Catalonia surpasses 8.2 million inhabitants, but growth rate slows

Carnival 2026: your complete guide to the week-long celebrations

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

A week of parades, food fights, and festive fun arrives in Catalonia

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The reality of migrants' lives: An obstacle course to obtain legal status

Carnival 2026: your complete guide to the week-long celebrations

Storm Nils batters Catalonia: Travel restrictions lifted after widespread disruption

'Open Barri' invites public to discover Barcelona's lesser-known architecture

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

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

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Best photos as Carnival kicks off in Sitges and Torelló

Sitges & Torelló

High winds fail to dampen spirits as Catalonia launches a week of colour, satire and celebration

Salvador Illa to return gradually to presidential duties from Monday after month-long illness

Barcelona

Catalan president says he is coming back "with energy, determination and enthusiasm"

Madrid house prices climb three times faster than Barcelona's

Barcelona

Since late 2024, properties in Barcelona have been more affordable than in Spanish capital

Inflation in Catalonia falls to 2% in January as electricity and fuel costs ease

Barcelona

Food prices rise 2.6%, with a 21.7% surge in price of eggs

The Prodigy, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens: Full Sónar 2026 lineup announced

Barcelona

Festival to take place on June 18, 19 and 20 at Fira Gran Via in new single-venue format

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

Barcelona Airport records 3.8 million passengers, setting new January high

Barcelona

Passenger growth slows to lowest pace since 2021 as flights dip slightly

Storm Nils batters Catalonia: Travel restrictions lifted after widespread disruption

Barcelona

One critical, nine hospitalised; gusts of 167km/h recorded in Montseny

Congress passes repeat-offender law proposed by Catalan party Junts

Barcelona

ERC calls the bill 'racist' and abstain, while Socialists, PP and Vox vote in favour

Tàpies Museum explores artist's 1950 exhibitions in new show

Barcelona

'The Perpetual Movement of the Wall' revisits four key shows, recreating layouts, displays, and reactions

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

'Open Barri' invites public to discover Barcelona's lesser-known architecture

Barcelona

Three editions will take place throughout 2026, each focused on a different neighborhood of Barcelona

PM Sánchez says Spanish railway system is 'one of the best in the world'

Barcelona

Pro-independence parties call for Catalan control of commuter trains

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

Thousands of teachers protest across Catalonia in one-day strike

Barcelona

Unions demand higher salaries, smaller class sizes and more funding for inclusive education

35 exhibitions across 14 venues as part of Igualada FineArt photography festival

Igualada

Guided tours, poetry readings, and dance performances to complement main program

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