PHOTOS: Sau reservoir at 45% capacity after recent rains limiting access to 11th century church
Visitors are to pay a daily parking fee to access the site until mid-September
June 25, 2024 11:22 AM
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Catalonia celebrates Sant Joan with bonfires, fireworks and 'coques'
Fireworks industry is expecting a 5% increase in sales, with a total turnover of €23 million
June 20, 2024 12:51 PM
478,000 vehicles leave Barcelona area for Sant Joan weekend
Thousands hit the roads for three-day break coinciding with F1 race in Montmeló
June 22, 2024 07:05 PM
Barcelona announces it will remove all tourist apartments in four years
City currently has 10,101 legal accommodations for visitors
June 21, 2024 01:38 PM
Barcelona will host UNESCO's forum against racism and discrimination
Event is to take place between December 9 and 11, with 1,000 guests, including leaders, activists, and experts
June 21, 2024 11:57 AM
Sant Adrià de Besòs' contaminated beach to continue closed for fourth consecutive year
Recovery works potentially to restart in August, with over €2 million in expenses
June 21, 2024 11:30 AM
Three out of four Catalans back promoting tourism, while half want to limit number of tourist apartments
Survey shows half of those also asked back keeping tourist tax
June 20, 2024 02:09 PM
Three out of four Catalans want Catalan language to be official in European Union
Government-funded survey points out support among Spanish speakers
June 20, 2024 01:31 PM
97% of students taking Catalan university entrance exams pass
914 pupils score above a 9 in the general phase, with the highest score being 9.9
June 20, 2024 11:10 AM
Barcelona to study ban on 'offensive' tourist souvenirs
New measure aims to target 'homophobic or sexist' products that degrade city's image
June 20, 2024 10:04 AM
LGTBIQ+ Pride parade to take over Barcelona's Gran Via on July 20
Campaign calls for early education on gender and sexual diversity
June 19, 2024 12:11 PM
Barcelona area beaches lose 20% of its sand in a year due to storms
Local authorities blame erosion on construction of nearby ports and urge long-term solutions
June 19, 2024 11:12 AM
Formula 1 fans 'surprised' at fan zone in Barcelona ahead of next week's GP
Hundreds of supporters test simulators, take pictures with F1 cars and buy merchandise in city center
June 16, 2024 01:50 PM
Barcelona's La Rambla renovation work begins - Check all disruptions here
€55 million project will make boulevard greener and more pedestrian-friendly by 2027
June 17, 2024 01:24 PM
Barcelona to offer 350 climate shelters this summer, 120 more than last year
Public swimming pools will be included for the first time, but with a fee for access
June 17, 2024 07:59 PM
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