Over 575,000 motorists to leave Barcelona area over Easter break
Drivers urged to take extra care, especially on Friday and Saturday afternoons when most accidents occur
March 27, 2024 02:21 PM
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First residents evacuated from Badalona buildings return home
Buildings were evacuated in February due to safety concerns after nearby building collapsed
March 28, 2024 04:27 PM
Two people drown at Miracle beach in Tarragona
Victims are minor and man who jumped into water to rescue him
March 28, 2024 05:05 PM
Catalan ski resorts expect record Easter crowds as ideal weather extends season
Hotel occupancy nears 100% as Pyrenees ski resorts expect to sell over 100,000 passes
March 28, 2024 02:41 PM
Woman retrieves father’s ashes 70 years after his death
Remains of Commander of Republican Army found in France by granddaughter
March 28, 2024 11:23 AM
Dani Alves makes first weekly appearance at Barcelona court after being released
Former footballer freed from jail on Monday on €1m bail pending appeal of rape conviction
March 28, 2024 11:05 AM
Camprodon launches tourist guide with artificial intelligence
Visitors can ask questions through WhatsApp and the program responds
March 28, 2024 10:57 AM
Prosecutors seek two-and-a-half year jail term for Luis Rubiales
Ministry of Justice demands €50,000 compensation for footballer Jenni Hermoso
March 27, 2024 06:05 PM
Director of prison where inmate killed cook dismissed
Prison staff have been protesting for two weeks following the tragic incident at Mas d'Enric
March 27, 2024 04:16 PM
AI will force almost one in four jobs to restructure within five years
Labour gap to widen, with cashiers, bank and post office staff most affected
March 27, 2024 05:28 PM
Taxis allowed to install cameras to prevent attacks
Cameras can only be switched on during 'dangerous situations'
March 27, 2024 02:43 PM
Drought emergency could be lifted as reservoirs exceed 16% capacity
Recent rains bring relief to Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies water to 6 million people
March 26, 2024 09:51 AM
Three families refuse to leave ‘El Barco’ building at risk of collapsing
Technical reports point out residential building is a threat to safety
March 26, 2024 07:00 PM
Two prisons remove inmates serving sentences for homicide from kitchen
Decision made by management of Ponent and Lledoners prisons after protests
March 26, 2024 06:35 PM
Suspected ISIS terrorist arrested in Barcelona
Detainee had international connections and disseminated information about explosives
March 26, 2024 12:57 PM
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