Liceu turns 175: highlights from the anniversary season of Barcelona’s opera house
Program includes works by Strauss, Debussy and Mozart, interpreted by top contemporary artists like Anna Netrebko or Gustavo Dudamel
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Number of women sleeping on Barcelona’s streets falls by 35% in a year
The city council links the decrease with the creation of new shelters specifically for women
Another eviction in Barcelona put off by pressure from UN
Laura and her 10-year-old daughter almost lost their home for the third time on Thursday
Barcelona launches 32 disciplinary proceedings for not complying with rent control law
The implicated property-showing platforms and real estate agents may have to pay up to €100,000 in fines
Restaurants serve on-site dinners for first time since December
Government extended opening times of eating establishments to 11 pm as state of alarm comes to an end
Government deal can be reached ‘in the coming days,’ JxCat say
Jordi Sànchez says talks with ERC are progressing “satisfactorily” and that says that the agreement is “90%” done
Barcelona controls access to beaches to avoid crowds
Occupancy can be checked in real time online
90% drop in tourism during first quarter of 2021 from same period last year
French visitors make up a third of international travellers with the total number of tourists spending €200m in Catalonia from January to March
Norwegian Air to cut 607 jobs at Barcelona Airport
Airline to close long-haul hub in Catalan capital and dismiss 85% of staff in Spain
PODCAST: Last orders – Barcelona bars and restaurants' pandemic struggle
25% of the city's eateries have shut for good and another 25% could follow suit says Barcelona Restaurant Association
PortAventura World and Tibidabo amusement parks to reopen on May 15
Investments of over €5 million on infrastructure to ensure Covid safety for visitors
Government to allow bars and restaurants to serve on-site in evenings again from May 10
Measure affects both indoor and outdoor establishments as theme parks set to reopen
Spanish government cools on idea of allowing fans into stadiums
Rumours had suggested supporters could return to pro football and basketball grounds for final games of the season
‘Vermut’: More than just a drink in Catalonia
The whole early afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the beverage and its accompaniments
Eviction of community center under threat suspended after new offer from local council
Landlords consider €9.7m bid which would make building public and stop construction of luxury flats