Barcelona and Girona among Spain's most expensive for groceries, says consumers group
OCU organization gives tips on how to keep food, electricity and gas costs down
November 6, 2022 11:23 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Commuters accuse train driver of intending to halt service after delay arguing end of shift
Passengers 'rebel' to force him reach destination, over three hours later than scheduled
November 5, 2022 01:22 PM
FC Barcelona player Lewandowski, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Lady Gaga: new caganer figurines
Traditional poopers placed in nativity scenes will also include King Charles III, Eleven from Stranger Things, and Rishi Sunak in near future
November 3, 2022 01:55 PM
Catalonia welcomes 1.6 million tourists in September, 17% fewer than in 2019
Two out of three visitors in Spain came to Catalonia spending €1.8 billion
November 3, 2022 10:35 AM
Surgeons remove over 90% of 2-year-old's brain tumor
Oliver flew from Mexico to Barcelona in medicalized plane thanks to anonymous €200,000 donation
November 3, 2022 11:44 AM
Barcelona council launches program to boost use of Catalan to revert decline
Catalan is regular language of less than half young people in every district, with Nou Barris at 5%
November 3, 2022 12:10 PM
Warmest and driest October recorded in recent years
Sea water temperature reaches all-time high of 21.3ºC
November 2, 2022 08:47 PM
Four reported over new alleged sexual abuse cases in Lleida theater school
Prosecutor's office receives request to investigate ten cases dating back to 2018 and 2019
November 1, 2022 10:36 AM
Neymar's legal team accuses DIS of wanting to profit from footballer's salary improperly
Defense lawyers say pre-contract agreements are common in football to avoid other clubs from signing players
October 31, 2022 09:05 PM
Vueling cancels 25 Barcelona flights on November 1 due to cabin crew strike
Stavla union calls strike for Mondays, Fridays, Sundays and bank holidays until January 31
October 31, 2022 07:00 PM
Police arrest man for defacing public spots in Barcelona with Russian pro-war Z symbol
He had also graffitied swastikas and threatening messages to Ukrainians
October 29, 2022 07:04 PM
50 km of traffic on AP-7 highway ahead of long weekend
475,000 vehicles expected to leave Barcelona area between 3 pm Friday and 3 pm Saturday
October 28, 2022 07:16 PM
Barcelona shops switch off lights in protest electricity price increases
15-minute action highlights importance of local commerce, urging authorities to implement measures
October 28, 2022 12:27 PM
Public prosecutors drop charges against all defendants in Neymar trial
Brazilian star and two former FC Barcelona presidents accused of corruption and fraud relating to 2013 transfer
October 28, 2022 12:43 PM
50,000 solar panels for self-consumption in Catalonia generate almost 400MW
Catalonia behind on renewables, with EU telling president to "speed up" green power
October 28, 2022 01:42 PM
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