International drug traffic organization dismantled in Barcelona
Eight arrested in Catalan capital and Ibiza for involvement in synthetic drugs
January 23, 2025 10:55 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
January 22, 2025 07:44 PM
Prosecution seeks 46-year prison sentence for man who murdered shooting instructor
In 2023, the accused used Canovelles shooting range's practice weapons for the fatal attack, before fleeing to Murica, hijacking three cars
January 22, 2025 06:01 PM
Man arrested for death of woman in northern Catalonia
According to initial information, the supposed attacker and victim are relatives
January 22, 2025 04:44 PM
Company behind Barcelona port explosion suspended last environmental inspection
Qualitat Ambiental saw "breaches of contract," while company assures safety inspections were successful
January 22, 2025 01:53 PM
Glovo in line for €30k fine for asking personal questions of prospective workers
Delivery company questionnaires ask about sexual orientation, gender identity, and ethnicity
January 22, 2025 12:05 PM
Tourists spend almost €100 more per day in Madrid than in Catalonia
Tourism growing faster in Madrid region in recent years, driven by increase in foreign visitors
January 22, 2025 11:03 AM
Drought emergency declared in 22 northern municipalities
Restrictions affect 24,000 people in Alt Empordà that depend on the Fluvià-Muga aquifer
January 21, 2025 02:41 PM
Flu cases likely reaching peak, health officials believe
Rate of infection past 'very high' threshold after rising to 439 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
January 21, 2025 06:13 PM
Atomic bomb survivor: ‘We want the UN to pressure Putin to end the war’
Shigemitsu Tanaka, co-chairperson of 2024 Nobel Peace Price winning group, tells of memories at Barcelona event
January 21, 2025 02:31 PM
One dead and one critically injured after explosion at Barcelona port
Tank containing flammable material exploded on Tuesday morning
January 21, 2025 11:09 AM
ICE gaming fair in Barcelona 'normalizes addictive behaviors,' health ministry says
Over 55,000 attendees are expected at event with economic impact of €300 million
January 21, 2025 12:42 PM
Catalonia ranks 20th in the world for most internationally cited researchers
Women researchers increased from 14% in 2023 to 22% last year
January 21, 2025 09:36 AM
Israeli sergeant on vacation in Barcelona accused of war crimes and genocide
Belgian foundation that prosecutes soldiers in foreign courts calls on Spanish authorities to arrest him for role in Gaza
January 20, 2025 07:59 PM
FC Barcelona president denies wrongdoing in €4.7m fraud case
Joan Laporta is under investigation for a failed investment unrelated to his presidency of the club
January 20, 2025 02:30 PM
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