Barcelona closes parks and gardens due to risk of high winds
Council recommends closing doors and windows at home, lowering blinds, and removing pots and objects from balconies
October 9, 2024 05:12 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
America's Cup attracts 1.6 million visitors by early October, says city council
Data sheds light on real number of attendees after investigation found numbers were inflated by counting passersby and repeat entries
October 9, 2024 04:27 PM
Three Catalan universities among the world's top 200
Prestigious list includes University of Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra University and Autonomous University of Barcelona
October 9, 2024 09:44 AM
Barcelona allocates €24m for private housing to aid families struggling with housing instability
New initiative intends to support vulnerable families and increase affordable housing
September 16, 2024 11:44 AM
Barcelona looks to industrial methods for new social housing projects
City to construct 381 new flats with innovative and more sustainable methods
September 3, 2024 12:11 PM
Security, housing and tourism, the main concerns for Barcelona residents
Migration enters top five for first time in 15 years, while cleanliness drops significantly
July 24, 2024 09:10 AM
Fire on Rodalies R3 train forces partial suspension: 'We smelled something burning'
Blaze started at 8:45 am when 60 passengers were traveling to Vic
October 8, 2024 11:52 AM
'Act against terrorism,' and denouncing 'genocide': How Jews and Palestinians in Catalonia live conflict
Some mark first October 7 anniversary with mass protest in Barcelona, others with prayers in synagogue
October 7, 2024 03:21 PM
Re-thinking food waste: crafting blonde beers out of excess bread
'La Panarra' is made with 36% of dry bread
October 3, 2024 01:32 PM
Crashes with injuries on AP-7 up 28% since toll removal
Fatal accidents on Catalonia's main highway fall to lowest level in five years
October 7, 2024 12:07 PM
Palestinian community organizes protest to mark first anniversary of Israel's war in Gaza
80-meter-long banner displaying names of victims unfurled at protest announcement
October 3, 2024 05:08 PM
More vehicles registered on AP-7 highway towards Tarragona due to Rodalies disruptions
7% increase during morning peak hours, no change reported for Barcelona-bound traffic
October 3, 2024 10:18 AM
Six-month disruption on Rodalies trains between Tarragona and Barcelona begins October 1
Major works suspend trains between the southern capital and Sant Vicenç de Calders, affecting 30,000 daily passengers
September 30, 2024 10:42 AM
Elderly in Catalonia demand dignity in ageing with better care homes
Protestors gathered in several cities for the International Day of Older Persons
October 1, 2024 06:19 PM
UK Police make public appeal to Brits in Spain as search for Thomas Dures expands to coasts
Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest
October 1, 2024 06:17 PM
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