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
Society
Current affairs and social issues
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
30-meter fishing boat sinks off coast in north Catalonia
No injuries reported but Fire and Maritime Rescue working to contain 200m fuel leak
October 24, 2024 01:48 PM
Antiga Massana: Community services in an occupied space in the Raval
Activists demand rights to use formerly abandoned building but council adamant they must be evicted
October 23, 2024 05:38 PM
Barcelona Metro fares to double in 2025 as Spain scraps public transport subsidies
T-Jove and T-Usual travel cards will revert to original prices, ending two years of discounted rates
October 23, 2024 03:54 PM
Activist protests Aviation Week in Barcelona for 'destroying planet' and 'complicity with Israel'
Campaigners say three Israeli companies 'profiting from Gaza massacre' take part in event
October 23, 2024 12:28 PM
Catalonia is Spain's territory with most cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia
Sexually transmitted infections keep rising in 2023 in Spain, with 42% more gonorrhea cases in two years
October 22, 2024 02:20 PM
Barcelona starts dismantling unused street merchants in famous Rambla boulevard
'Old bird vendors' stalls are now closed, with active shops moved to Plaça de Catalunya soon
October 22, 2024 01:13 PM
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