Heatwave could push temperatures above 40ºC in central and western Catalonia
Authorities warn of scorching weather until at least Wednesday
June 12, 2022 08:22 PM
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Three accidents cause over 30 km of bumper-to-bumper traffic on AP-7 highway
Deadly crash near Castellet i la Gornal, south of Barcelona
June 11, 2022 01:42 PM
Suspect detained after alleged kidnapping in Barcelona hotel
Police officers found victim gagged and with hands tied in room
June 10, 2022 06:31 PM
Locals to sue Barcelona council over Primavera Sound noise: 'We can't take it anymore'
Stop Concerts group hopes 2023 edition will take place "in Madrid or wherever else they like"
June 9, 2022 08:24 PM
Over 16s will be able to drive lightweight electric cars capped at 90 kph
Spanish interior minister says measure boosts 'equality for young people in rural areas' compared to urban counterparts
June 9, 2022 05:38 PM
Should trucks be banned on the AP-7 highway on weekends to prevent congestion?
Government proposals to limit road access and lower speed limit met with resistance
June 9, 2022 03:18 PM
Barcelona's UAB and UB among 200 best universities worldwide, says study
Two Catalan centers best of Spain, according to QS World University Rankings 2023
June 9, 2022 10:34 AM
Tax agency opens new investigation into former king of Spain's hunting trips
Juan Carlos asked to prove who paid flights and other expenses during expeditions after his abdication
June 8, 2022 06:36 PM
House prices in Catalonia rise 7.7% to highest level since 2009
Cost of new builds up 8.9% and existing homes up 7.5% in first quarter of 2022
June 8, 2022 05:06 PM
New Barcelona public transport cards for under 16s only contactless
Over 200,000 commuters already use T-Mobilitat tap-and-go system
June 8, 2022 02:41 PM
23-year-old Brit dies after falling off iconic viewpoint in Sitges
Catalan police believe fatality was accidental and rule out foul play or suicide for now
June 7, 2022 08:23 PM
NGO condemns Barcelona migrant detention center over visiting rights
'Hostile Territory' report from Migra Studium says pandemic still used as pretext to curb visits
June 7, 2022 05:56 PM
Terra Alta county: population halved since 1920, further loss expected through 2046
Local community, struggling to keep basic services running, hopes remote working will 'halt' gloomy trend
June 7, 2022 02:27 PM
Undercover Spanish police officer infiltrated pro-independence and housing rights groups
Activists denounce "unacceptable" espionage following Directa magazine's revelations
June 7, 2022 12:34 PM
More evictions in Catalonia than anywhere else in Spain in first quarter of 2022
One eviction every 55 minutes in Catalonia from January to March
June 7, 2022 09:47 AM
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