Primavera Sound fans: ‘No water’, ‘massive lines’, ‘money grab’, and ‘dangerous’
Festival-goers criticize event on its return, while organizers claim "no overcrowding" recorded beyond first night
June 14, 2022 07:43 PM
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Cost of electricity to decrease 22% on first day of gas price cap
Price per MWh down to €165.59 on Wednesday due to measure set to be in place until May 2023
June 14, 2022 03:53 PM
AP-7 highway: no trucks at certain times and additional lanes over summer weekends
40% more traffic since tolls lifted means public transport needs improvement, says government
June 14, 2022 01:20 PM
First university entrance exams with anonymously stated language preference begin
Over 40,000 students in Catalonia will take tests over three days
June 14, 2022 09:26 AM
Rail link restored in Vila-seca after second train crash in a month in Catalonia
20 injured following accident involving regional service and cargo locomotive
June 13, 2022 12:27 PM
Sitges Pride ends celebrations with massive parade after two years halt
Around 20 floats with music, costumes, and high heels rounded off five-day celebrations in seaside town
June 13, 2022 09:48 AM
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
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
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