Two wildfires break out in southern Catalonia, forcing town into lockdown
One fire stabilized while firefighters confident the larger one will be brought under control this morning
September 12, 2024 07:21 PM
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Almost half of Catalans say there are 'too many tourists' where they live
Catalans have most negative view of tourists in Europe according to YouGov survey
September 13, 2024 01:37 PM
Spain wants to lower blood alcohol limit for all drivers
Last week, 221 individuals were charged for having a BAC of nearly 2.5 times the legal limit
September 13, 2024 01:07 PM
Montserrat Abbey kicks off its millennium anniversary celebrations
Iconic Catalan religious monastery to host cultural and social events until December 2025
September 8, 2024 11:34 AM
Sea temperatures one degree cooler than last summer, but 8th hottest of last 40 years
Surface of water off Catalan coast saw average temperature of 24.6º in June, July and August
September 12, 2024 10:23 AM
Catalonia's National Day ends with ceremony celebrating culture and diversity
September 11 celebrations end after 73,500 protest across territory in lowest turnout in recent years
September 11, 2024 10:54 PM
73,500 people take to streets in five pro-independence demonstrations across Catalonia
Barcelona sees largest rally with 60,000 attendees, with protests in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
September 11, 2024 03:40 PM
Best photos of pro-independence demonstrations in Catalonia
Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in Barcelona, Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
September 11, 2024 06:54 PM
The District real estate investors fair expects 20% more attendees in third edition
Organizers not worried about possible protests outside Fira Gran Via exhibition halls
September 10, 2024 04:38 PM
Owner of bookstore selling Nazi books sentenced to 1.5 years in prison
Pedro Varela ran Europa in Barcelona from 2006 to 2016
September 10, 2024 05:07 PM
Catalonia improves in global electric mobility indicators
8% growth in public charging stations in last quarter, up to 8,700
September 10, 2024 01:40 PM
Each rental property ad in Barcelona gets interest from 63 families
Real estate platform Idealista says the interest is doubled compared to 2023
September 10, 2024 11:12 AM
Where to celebrate Catalan National Day abroad
Government delegations in 19 countries will organize cultural and gastronomic activities
September 9, 2024 06:09 PM
Wave of historic shops closing down in Barcelona strikes nerve among locals
Skyrocketing rents and changing consumer trends see traditional establishments replaced by tourism-facing businesses
September 8, 2024 06:30 PM
Barcelona International Community Day returns, gathering city’s global talent
Professional fair to take place at Maritime Museum on September 28
September 9, 2024 04:24 PM
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