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Catalan capital 19th in world ranking, scoring high in number of top universities and safety

Modern, contemporary and street art displays aim to attract young people and newcomers in particular 

Professional food fair takes place October 18-20 and features culinary innovations and local products

Majority of hundreds of activities available for Oct 23-24 event require no prior booking

Guide to the literary, musical and gastronomic highlights of the second annual celebration of Catalan wine 

Travelers treble compared to 2020, but far from pre-pandemic levels

So-called 'botellons' led to looted restaurants, burned-out vehicles, and attacks on police officers in September

Trade fair returns to Montjuïc with 23 automakers present and electric and hybrid vehicles center stage

Disturbances after police attempt to clear crowds during first night of festivities in Sarrià neighborhood 

Cases of anxiety rose by 16% at three Barcelona primary care centers analyzed by IDIBAPS researchers

From September 30 until October 3 top chefs will fill the famous street for 7th Barcelona Gastronomy Week

A maximum of 160 participants are allowed to take part in the ‘castellers’ tradition

Party-goers mostly unaware of loosened restrictions as measures mostly, but not entirely, complied

1,005 officers, 467 at night, on duty to avoid large crowds gathering and drinking on the streets 

Barcelona mayor says 3am closing time for outdoor spaces will lead to mass on-street drinking