PSG supporter arrested as police step up security for Barcelona Champions League match
More than 350 officers, including SWAT units, to secure Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
April 16, 2024 11:02 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Four Irish men released on bail after being arrested for beating up taxi driver in Barcelona
Tourists allegedly assaulted driver before taking ride-hailing service to Reus airport
April 16, 2024 05:18 PM
Government to limit tourist water consumption due to ongoing drought
Private and public swimming pools can be refilled if designated climate shelters open to all
April 16, 2024 12:56 PM
Warmer winter makes Sant Jordi roses smaller
Last producer in Catalonia expects to sell only 50,000 roses, as most come from Colombia and Ecuador
April 13, 2024 01:57 PM
Waiting time in Catalan public hospitals' emergency units surpasses an hour on average
Time reduced in 2023, but still 60% higher than 2010, when people waited for 40 minutes
April 15, 2024 11:15 AM
Four Irish tourists arrested after beating up taxi driver in Barcelona
Police intercepted them near Reus airport, where their return flight was to depart
April 15, 2024 06:05 PM
Government adds 131 municipalities to list of tense housing market zones to limit rent prices
Catalonia has 271 sites with rent cap in place, home to 90% of population
April 15, 2024 11:59 AM
29.1ºC: Barcelona hits all-time high temperature in April since at least 1914
Lleida area and Ebre river delta region surpass 30ºC in unseasonable hot weather
April 14, 2024 11:01 PM
Catalan language school for kids launched in Berlin
New initiative second offering official courses after Escola Catalana Londres in UK capital
April 14, 2024 10:47 PM
Catalonia's cutting-edge fashion builds on rich industrial heritage
080 Barcelona Fashion director Marta Coca explains what sets the city apart from other fashion hubs
April 14, 2024 01:00 PM
Public and private pools to be entitled to be filled if open to everyone
Water consumption for tourists will be limited in municipalities surpassing threshold
April 13, 2024 02:59 PM
Artistry, craft and style at 080 Barcelona Fashion
Hindu festival of Holi and the art of braiding among inspirations for designers' latest looks
April 13, 2024 12:11 PM
Police detain French man for scamming compatriots with false immigration procedures
Man announced services online and threatened victims who wanted to uncover him
April 11, 2024 02:26 PM
Spain to deport by plane Bolivians stranded on cruise in Barcelona without valid visas
Three children and parent of one of them stay because of family links in Catalonia, 65 other passengers to return to their home country
April 11, 2024 12:16 PM
Police investigate death of woman and her two children and their father's suicide
Apparent murder-suicide took place on Monday in El Prat de Llobregat, outside Barcelona
April 10, 2024 10:39 AM
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