Over 370,000 cars leave Barcelona metropolitan area for Easter holidays
Figures around 5% lower than pre-pandemic vacation levels
April 15, 2022 03:28 PM
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Hospitals warned to be on lookout for hepatitis in children
Doctor says only medical professionals should be alert after cases detected in UK and Spain
April 14, 2022 07:25 PM
No evidence found for pedophilia case against Ukrainian journalist Anatoly Shariy
Protesters rally outside house of media professional several times, accusing him of being "pro-Putin"
April 14, 2022 06:00 PM
EU suggests impact of Costa Brava wind farm should be assessed even if not in protected zone
Locals oppose off-shore Parc Tramuntana as authorities signal support for renewable energy project
April 14, 2022 02:41 PM
Easter week sees Catalans traveling at almost pre-pandemic levels
Barcelona airport will see over 8,000 flights over the long weekend while train operators offer half a million seats
April 14, 2022 01:46 PM
6,000 Ukrainian refugees housed by Red Cross in Catalonia
Organization coordinator highlights help of Russians and calls for citizens to avoid Russophobia
April 14, 2022 10:14 AM
English-language website offers support for victims of homophobic attacks in Catalonia
British Consulate in Barcelona facilitates translation of help and advice from Observatory against Homophobia
April 13, 2022 07:34 PM
Three arrested as part of group that organized illegal parties during lockdown
Organizers accused of at least 25 offenses including fraud and forgery
April 13, 2022 11:27 AM
Spanish PM assassination conspirer sentenced to seven years in prison
National Court finds Terrassa man guilty of attempted homicide and possession of military weapons
April 12, 2022 05:15 PM
Barcelona council to host income tax webinar for foreign residents
Online event will focus on personal income tax (IRPF), wealth tax, the Beckham Act and the 720 form
April 12, 2022 02:40 PM
Over 20,000 Ukrainian refugees now in Catalonia
Around 70% of those fleeing war are living with relatives or friends as local authorities help them look for work
April 12, 2022 02:12 PM
Four injured in explosion in Barcelona apartment building
Firefighters evacuate surroundings as police investigate bar owner
April 12, 2022 11:26 AM
International cryptocurrencies convention held despite suspected pyramid scheme
Thousands of young people attend event after paying €200 and being promised mastery of 'new financial era'
April 10, 2022 12:53 PM
No smoking on Barcelona beaches from July
Council to make coast smoke-free after "good results" of last summer's pilot scheme
April 8, 2022 12:35 PM
100,000 attend Barcelona's Alimentaria fair, 23% from abroad
First post-pandemic edition of Europe's leading food trade show draws in €180 million
April 7, 2022 05:47 PM
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