Barcelona rent prices reach new all-time high
Average cost of renting a flat €1,087 in first quarter of 2023
June 24, 2023 12:45 PM
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One man dies after falling into a bonfire in west Catalonia during Sant Joan celebrations
477 injured and 91 arrests made across Catalonia, while 80,000 enjoy Barcelona beaches without major incident
June 24, 2023 11:13 AM
Police searching for suspects after two shot dead in Alella, just north of Barcelona
Victims aged 31 and 48 were found in a flat and on the street meters from the home
June 24, 2023 12:18 PM
Health authorities agree to remove face mask obligation in hospitals and pharmacies
Measure still needs final approval of Council of Ministers before masks become recommendations only
June 23, 2023 07:24 PM
Guide to enjoying Sant Joan 2023, (not exactly) the shortest night of the year
Where to find bonfires at crossroads, fireworks, parties on the beach, early morning swims, and delicious coques
June 23, 2023 12:40 PM
Vets and animal rights activists advise against sleeping pills for pets for Sant Joan
Experts encourage use of low-noise firecrackers and warn against number of pets that go missing
June 23, 2023 03:12 PM
Dozens of km of traffic to get out of Barcelona area for Sant Joan weekend
Catalan transport agency expects 460,000 vehicles to leave metropolitan area by Saturday
June 23, 2023 04:47 PM
Zones with 'tense housing market' more than doubled in Catalonia
Areas limiting rent prices and increases expanded from 60 to 140 municipalities, covering 80% of Catalan population
June 22, 2023 11:01 AM
'Democracy, equality, fraternity': US economist Joseph Stiglitz receives Catalonia International Prize
Nobel Prize winner lauded for work against inequality and climate change
June 22, 2023 01:33 PM
One-third of towns use more water than maximum permitted
Some 9% of population not complying with drought restrictions
June 22, 2023 09:45 AM
Mediterranean Corridor rail link may already be unsuitable when it opens, Chamber of Commerce warns
Economic agency says increases in demand for freight carrying and passenger may overwhelm the tracks
June 21, 2023 11:15 AM
Barcelona's first low noise fireworks stand opens ahead of Sant Joan
Pop-up shop sells firecrackers designed for people with pets or sensitive hearing
June 20, 2023 12:13 PM
Saving lifeguards: protest in favor of regulation of teams on Catalan beaches
SOS Socorristes warns of the dangers of each local council having its own rules
June 20, 2023 03:40 PM
Barcelona's Montjuïc hill wildfire under control as police detain alleged arsonist
Smoke visible from several areas of the Catalan capital
June 20, 2023 04:32 PM
Two 14-year-old British tourists rescued from drowning in Costa Brava
Police diver saves teenager who was swept 200 meters out to sea by strong currents
June 20, 2023 05:06 PM
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