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One dead and one critically injured after explosion at Barcelona port

Barcelona

January 21, 2025 11:09 AM

Tank containing flammable material exploded on Tuesday morning

Government rules out early election after budget hopes evaporate

Barcelona

Socialists avoid assigning blame, seek deals with "priority partners" ERC and Comuns

January 21, 2025 06:35 PM

Drought emergency declared in 22 northern municipalities

Barcelona

Restrictions affect 24,000 people in Alt Empordà that depend on the Fluvià-Muga aquifer

January 21, 2025 02:41 PM

MACBA unveils 'assertive' and 'decolonial' 2025 program in response to rise of populism

Barcelona

Exhibitions by Carlos Motta and Coco Fusco will offer a critical reflection on the sociopolitical landscape

January 21, 2025 05:18 PM

Atomic bomb survivor: ‘We want the UN to pressure Putin to end the war’

Barcelona

Shigemitsu Tanaka, co-chairperson of 2024 Nobel Peace Price winning group, tells of memories at Barcelona event

January 21, 2025 02:31 PM

Flu cases likely reaching peak, health officials believe

Barcelona

Rate of infection past 'very high' threshold after rising to 439 cases per 100,000 inhabitants

January 21, 2025 06:13 PM

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ICE gaming fair in Barcelona 'normalizes addictive behaviors,' health ministry says

Barcelona

January 21, 2025 12:42 PM

Over 55,000 attendees are expected at event with economic impact of €300 million

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The Catalan donkey: a national symbol, and endangered breed

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 06:59 PM

Image of native animal exploded in popularity in 2000s as counterpoint to Spanish bull

Barcelona to host start of 2025 La Vuelta women's cycling race

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 07:11 PM

Mayor Collboni says hosting event "strengthens city's role" as a promoter of women's sports

FC Barcelona president denies wrongdoing in €4.7m fraud case

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 02:30 PM

Joan Laporta is under investigation for a failed investment unrelated to his presidency of the club

Barcelona to extend 2024 budget after failed negotiations to renew it

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 06:07 PM

City council accuses left-wing Comuns of "constantly setting new red lines" to record €3.8 billion accounts

Catalonia ranks 20th in the world for most internationally cited researchers

Barcelona

January 21, 2025 09:36 AM

Women researchers increased from 14% in 2023 to 22% last year

Catalonia's annual blood drive exceeds expectations with over 10,000 donations

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 01:10 PM

Blood reserves replenished for next eight days after 20% drop during Christmas holidays

Catalan exports drop 3.2% in November to €8.6bn

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 12:14 PM

Results exacerbate overall decline for 2024, pushing it to 1.5%

Barcelona aims for 85% of journeys to be made on sustainable transport by 2030

Barcelona

January 19, 2025 11:30 AM

City's 5-year urban mobility plan targets reduction in car trips from 20% to 15%

El 47 triumphs at the Catalan Oscars with seven statuettes

Barcelona

January 19, 2025 01:06 AM

Polvo Serán takes home three Gaudí awards, followed by House on Fire and Saturn Return with two

Gaza suffering 'not over' warn Barcelona protesters

Barcelona

January 19, 2025 10:56 AM

Pro-Palestine march welcomes ceasefire after 15 months of Israel-Gaza war

Israeli sergeant on vacation in Barcelona accused of war crimes and genocide

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 07:59 PM

Belgian foundation that prosecutes soldiers in foreign courts calls on Spanish authorities to arrest him for role in Gaza

Scientists push for swift intervention to shield coasts from storm surges and rising seas

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 11:40 AM

Five years on from Storm Gloria, experts warn urgent action required at "hot spots" along Catalan coast

Llum BCN reaches new horizons, branching into scenography, photography, and dance

Barcelona

January 20, 2025 11:56 AM

New multidisciplinary edition of Poblenou light festival returns February 7-9

Tarragona's tramway between Cambrils and Vila-seca to start service in 2028

Cambrils

January 20, 2025 10:36 AM

Government to bid first construction works and buy seven convoys

PODCAST: Els Tres Tombs - Saint Anthony and the feast of the animals

Barcelona

January 18, 2025 09:34 AM

This week we celebrate a two-hundred-year old rural tradition and meet Catalonia's unique breed of donkey, the ruc català

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Adopt a Catalan donkey: A new initiative to promote preservation of endangered species

Animals in a landscape or replaced with figures: new concepts for traditional festivals

PODCAST: Els Tres Tombs - Saint Anthony and the feast of the animals

Spanish PM proposes up to 100% tax rate for non-resident non-EU nationals buying property

Cooperative housing in Catalonia: building an alternative to market regulated residences

PODCAST: Cooperative housing - Working together to combat the housing crisis

Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor registered as Barcelona players once again

Barcelona startup creates 'peaceful grenade' to fight violence against women

Four-month around-the-world cruise sets sail from Barcelona

Balance Phone, the 'boring' alternative to mobile bans for kids

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