Heatwave warning across Catalonia as temperatures set to soar
Highs of 40 degrees expected in inland parts of territory
July 29, 2024 11:52 AM
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High-speed train passengers between Barcelona and Madrid up by 34.6% in 2023
Industry's openness increased amount of high-speed train travelers in Spain
July 28, 2024 10:57 AM
Train passengers from Barcelona to France up 62% due to 2024 Olympics
Spanish rail operator Renfe still lacks permits for Barcelona-Paris line, which SNCF already covers with four daily trains
July 28, 2024 09:27 AM
Barcelona to raise tourist tax to €4 per night
Provisional measures brought in for summer will add €20 million to city's coffers annually
July 26, 2024 12:39 PM
Barcelona sees drop in thefts and violent robberies in first half of 2024
Total number of crimes in Catalan capital decreases by 0.5%, reversing the 8% increase experienced last year
July 26, 2024 12:07 PM
One dead, three injured in construction collapse at Vall de Boí viewpoint
The four victims were workers involved in the construction of the viewpoint
July 25, 2024 08:02 PM
Fire on train moving liquified gas halts service on R11 and RG1 lines between Girona and Caldes
Renfe sets bus service while firefighters pour 30,000 liters of water
July 25, 2024 09:36 AM
Expansion of Barcelona airport bird protection zone 'unacceptable', says largest business group
Foment considers it a 'blockade' of a future expansion of the airport and is considering appealing the decision
July 25, 2024 02:52 PM
Barcelona's city council to evict street merchants from La Rambla
'Old bird sellers' refused to hand in keys after court's ruling
July 25, 2024 12:01 PM
Grassroots groups call for demonstration against rising costs of housing
Protest to take place in Barcelona on Saturday to denounce "worsening situation" with frozen salaries
May 19, 2022 04:48 PM
Catalonia's suicide prevention hotline receives 33 daily calls
Most calls are resolved over the phone, with the average caller being a 41-65 year old female
July 24, 2024 12:29 PM
America’s Cup to have long-lasting impact on Barcelona’s harbor
Mayor Jaume Collboni hopes sailing competition will be enjoyed by city residents
July 23, 2024 08:19 PM
Prison workers protest after inmate attacks staff in Mas d'Enric's second incident in 2024
Justice minister does not consider the aggression an attempted murder
July 23, 2024 02:31 PM
Catalan government expands bird protection area next to Barcelona airport
Requirements for airport expansion increase with new measure to preserve EU protected area
July 23, 2024 02:53 PM
Two arrested in Barcelona airport with 186 cylinders of cocaine in their bodies
Police also detained two other people carrying 5.5 kg of cocaine wrapped around their legs
July 23, 2024 12:19 PM
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