Barcelona firefighters start fire prevention activity two weeks earlier than usual
Collserola mountain to be main focus due to low humidity and lack of water
April 14, 2023 05:44 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Judge releases minor in custody over Badalona gang rape
11-year-old assaulted in shopping mall last November
April 14, 2023 10:07 AM
Cruise ship passengers account for 4% of Barcelona visitors, study estimates
UB and CLIA analysis shows ocean liner activity increased 3.1% annually from 2010-2019, lower than average
April 13, 2023 01:39 PM
Researchers find evidence humans produced leather clothing in Catalonia 39,000 years ago
Bone in Gavà, south of Barcelona, believed to have been used as board to puncture animal hides
April 13, 2023 01:28 PM
Barcelona hits highest April temperature since records began in 1909
Several municipalities see unprecedented warm weather nearing 30ºC, still without rain amid worsening drought
April 13, 2023 10:44 AM
Spain pays tribute to executed Republican general in Barcelona in historic first
Guardia Civil official was killed by Francoist firing squad shortly after Spanish Civil War
April 12, 2023 07:15 PM
Dani Alves to give new statement to judge next Monday at own request
Former Barça footballer in jail accused of sexual assault in Barcelona nightclub
April 12, 2023 11:11 PM
Environmental organizations criticize use of flag of convenience on cruises
Stop Creuers claim liquefied natural gas is "fake solution" to pollution
April 12, 2023 09:24 PM
Central Catalonia water authority warns of supply cuts if no rain before May
Government to invest additional €25M to create more drinking water in Besós river
April 12, 2023 03:00 PM
Bizum payments, tourist apartments, maternity deductions: changes to 2022 income taxes
Residents have from April 11 to June 30 to file Spanish tax returns
April 10, 2023 05:16 PM
Provisional prison without bail for man arrested over death at shooting range near Barcelona
19-year-old detained in Murcia accused of murder, illegal detention, illegal possession of firearms and resisting arrest
April 11, 2023 11:01 AM
Row erupts over Catalan TV sketch parodying Andalusian religious icon
Catalan Catholic Church and Andalusian president condemn public broadcaster TV3's depiction of Virgin Mary
April 11, 2023 12:43 PM
Four days of Barcelona taxi driver protests at airport next week against 'fake taxis'
"Surprise" event at T1 lobby and slow drive between terminals among announced moves
April 11, 2023 02:07 PM
Half of all households struggle to pay bills and buy fresh food, says OCU consumer group
Share of households that have "serious trouble" making ends meet rises to 8%
April 11, 2023 12:26 PM
Over half a million vehicles return to Barcelona area after Easter break
Less traffic thanks to additional lanes and lower speed limits
April 10, 2023 07:51 PM
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