Median income stats reveal Catalonia's richest towns
Matadepera, Sant Cugat del Vallès, and Malla have highest across territory, Salt, Alcanar, and Ulldecona, the lowest
October 29, 2024 04:42 PM
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Barcelona introduces 10,000 shared electric motorbikes across Metropolitan Area
Motosharing service will not be unified under a single service provider, with five companies operating it
October 29, 2024 02:28 PM
Ada Colau and Jaume Asens attacked by Israeli army in Palestine
Former Barcelona mayor and MEP in Ramallah to investigate "systematic violations" of international law
October 29, 2024 12:21 PM
'Voting is incredibly important,' says US resident in Barcelona ahead of USA election
Chris Reilly and Lisa Berger are among 10,000 American citizens in Catalonia
October 29, 2024 09:11 AM
Travel chaos for passengers as bus drivers go on strike
Urban and intercity coach workers want retirement age brought forward to 60
October 28, 2024 12:28 PM
Recent rains increase water reserves to nearly 30%
Reservoirs rebound after slight drop, with La Baells reservoir above 50% for first time in many months
October 28, 2024 11:01 AM
Barcelona's unique collection of funeral carriages
One-of-a-kind set used in 19th and 20th centuries in Montjuïc cemetery
October 28, 2024 10:27 AM
Demand for Catalan courses booming, with 9,000 on waiting list
Since 2019, there have been 10,000 more requests, while the number of seats has only increased by 1,500
October 28, 2024 10:09 AM
Controversial 24-hour supermarket closes in Barcelona after months of operating without license
Store generated social media fury after opening in protected cultural asset building
October 26, 2024 12:11 PM
New drone images show extent of drought damage in Riudecanyes reservoir
Southern Catalonia suffering harsh drought while general level of reservoirs sees slight improvements
October 25, 2024 05:05 PM
Most electric scooter users admit to skipping red lights, half admit riding against traffic
Majority of riders lack insurance and are against proposed regulations
October 25, 2024 03:23 PM
Roses to close beach until at least Sunday after fuel leak from sunken ship
City council will assess state of the water on Monday, after 30-meter fishing trawler capsized
October 25, 2024 12:51 PM
Urban and intercity buses to guarantee 40% peak hour services during strike that starts Monday
Strike in good sector called off with agreement on bringing forward retirement age
October 25, 2024 10:41 AM
New record employment figures in Catalonia with 3.86 million jobs
Unemployment drops to 8.83% in the third quarter according to quarterly labor survey
October 25, 2024 09:48 AM
Barcelona appoints Night Commissioner to 'harmonize' balance between nightlife and right to rest
Security will not fall under remit of Carmen Zapata, new Night Commissioner of city
October 24, 2024 03:05 PM
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