No fines given in first year of Barcelona beach smoke ban
Almost 5 million enjoyed city’s coastline between April and September, figures not seen since 2016
October 10, 2022 04:29 PM
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Delays in FGC commuter trains during rush hour after technical failures
Barcelona–Vallès line service fully restored at 11 am
October 6, 2022 11:40 AM
Upcoming Barcelona International Community Day presented as 'fast track' for integration
Event takes place on October 22 at Maritime Museum with closing party for first time
October 5, 2022 07:40 PM
Sitges to limit use of fireworks to protect animals and people with noise sensitivity
Over 9,000 residents sign petition to regulate pyrotechnics during festivities
October 5, 2022 03:54 PM
Housing rights groups to protest Barcelona real estate fair: 'If it's not canceled, we'll do it ourselves'
Over a fifth of all Spain's evictions take place in Catalonia
October 5, 2022 01:58 PM
Over 60s will be able to book second Covid booster appointments from Monday
Pregnant people and other risk groups will also be able to get vaccinated from mid-October
October 5, 2022 12:55 PM
Renfe short- and medium- distance trains to remain free for all of 2023
Spanish government subsidizes rail as measure to combat inflation
October 4, 2022 02:32 PM
Counter-terrorism operation in small Pyrenees town catches residents by surprise
Spanish Guardia Civil raided homes and cordoned off center of El Pont de Suert for 5 hours
October 4, 2022 01:28 PM
Anti-terrorist operation in western Catalan Pyrenees with arrests
Around 30 Spanish Guardia Civil officers raid several homes and cordon off streets in old town
October 3, 2022 11:36 PM
Eight years of works to revamp La Rambla begin
Construction begins in Drassanes area by Columbus monument to 'detouristify' most famous boulevard
October 3, 2022 11:46 AM
At least 18 injuries reported after explosion in Girona cultural center
Various experiments were ongoing at the site as part of 'Research Night'
September 30, 2022 08:41 PM
Barcelona and Madrid neighborhood groups band together to denounce 'out of control' bar terraces
Associations and consumer organization ask Spain's ombudsman to intervene
September 29, 2022 07:57 PM
Almost 3m tourists visit Barcelona this summer, 15% fewer than 2019
Visitors stay for longer and there are more domestic travelers than before
September 29, 2022 01:14 PM
Women in Catalonia can now take abortion pills up to week 14 of pregnancy
Authorities celebrate increase in number of centers providing service but say more must be done
September 28, 2022 07:50 PM
Hundreds attend solidarity protest in Barcelona over death of young Iranian woman
"Woman, life, freedom" chants heard at demonstration against Islamic republic
September 28, 2022 11:57 AM
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