Shakira considers Spanish treasury office is harming her career
Public prosecutor requests 8-year sentence for Colombian singer accused of owing tax office €14.5m
November 27, 2022 11:08 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Casa Orsola, a symbol of Barcelona's housing crisis
Tenants and new owner at odds after rent contracts not renewed
November 26, 2022 10:57 AM
Over 3,000 demonstrate in Barcelona to end gender-based violence
Protest takes place amid outrage surrounding Spain's new rape law
November 25, 2022 08:06 PM
PODCAST: Casa Orsola – a symbol of Barcelona's gentrification debate
Tenants band together to resist rent price hikes from new investment fund owners
November 26, 2022 10:23 AM
Gender-based violence reports up 13.4% since last year, highest figure in a decade
Barcelona's Old Town sees highest ratio of cases, followed by northern and southern summer tourist towns
November 25, 2022 01:30 PM
14th edition of Gran Recapte food drive begins in Catalan supermarkets
18,000 volunteers in campaign for food and financial donations as "more help is needed than before"
November 25, 2022 02:31 PM
Barcelona's Hospital Clinic attends to 29% more sexual assault cases than in 2019
The number of cases, counting between January 1 and October 31, is up 51% on last year's figures
November 24, 2022 03:36 PM
Extension of L8 FGC line to be completed by 2030
Rail route will connect Plaça Espanya with Gràcia in seven minutes once works are finished
November 24, 2022 10:21 AM
TBS business school opens new campus in Barcelona with 1,100 capacity
Company opens its fourth worldwide educational center in city's 22@ business district
November 23, 2022 07:32 PM
Neighbors in Barcelona's Poble-sec demand contract renewals ahead of sale of building
Sindicat de Llogateres tenants' union blasts Socialists for not backing Spain-wide rent cap law
November 23, 2022 11:41 AM
Feminist groups issue rallying cry to end gender-based violence
Call goes out to fill the streets on November 25 for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 23, 2022 06:07 PM
Airlines urge authorities to get rid of face mask mandate on flights
4.4% more plane tickets available compared to winter 2019 season
November 23, 2022 09:48 AM
Spanish government and banks agree to ease mortgages for households earning under €29,400
2% cap on rent increase extended through 2023 after budget deal
November 22, 2022 05:07 PM
Police find Levi Davis's passport at Barcelona port
Missing British rugby player was last seen on October 29 leaving The Old Irish Pub on La Rambla boulevard
November 22, 2022 05:06 PM
Barcelona closes all parks due to strong winds
Civil protection activates alert phase of Ventcat emergency plan
November 22, 2022 10:04 AM
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