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Artificial intelligence takes over Mobile World Congress 2026

Barcelona

AI-driven robotics, smart devices and humanoids dominate the Barcelona tech fair

Rosalía wins BRIT Award for Best International Artist

Barcelona

Catalan singer performs Berghain with Björk at ceremony

New Catalan social network 'Xiuxiuejar' amases over 2,000 users in its first month

Barcelona

Started by a Syrian refugee, the platform aims to promote the Catalan language and reduce dependence on major tech companies

Hotel bed offering almost doubles in past 20 years in Barcelona

Barcelona

International events such as Mobile World Congress helps spread out visits throughout year

Pro-palestine protests outside MWC denounce human rights violations and 'genocide'

Barcelona

Activists criticize participation of companies tied to the Israeli military at tech fair

PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia

Barcelona

Accidents, strikes and shutdowns highlight years of underinvestment in network

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PODCAST: Rodalies crisis – Commuter rail chaos in Catalonia

Spain's migrant regularisation explained: How it will work and what it means for Catalonia

Barcelona tenants accuse investment funds of flouting rent caps through co-living model

New VR experience takes visitors inside Gaudí's workshop

Catalonia to double tourist tax from April

Initiative lets people with intellectual disabilities work as informers at Igualada Hospital

Half of pedestrians feel unsafe walking in Barcelona, new survey finds

Only 15% of people speak exclusively in Catalan with friends, lowest figure in last 20 years

Sagrada Família reaches final height of 172.5 metres as cross is installed atop Tower of Jesus

Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta

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Government approves 2026 budget worth €50bn without necessary parliamentary support

Barcelona

Socialists have deal in place with Comuns, but ERC demands guarantees over personal income tax deal

Spain's migrant regularisation explained: How it will work and what it means for Catalonia

Barcelona

Spanish government plans to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, including an estimated 150,000 in Catalonia

Mobile World Congress marks 20 years in Barcelona with AI centre stage

Barcelona

More than 100,000 visitors expected as global tech event highlights artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and advanced connectivity

Bryan Adams, Mika, Anastacia headline Cap Roig Festival 2026

Catalonia

Rick Astley, Diana Krall, Miguel Ríos also performing in Palafrugell from July 3 to August 18

Susan Sarandon hails Spain's stance on Gaza

Barcelona

Actress speak out in Barcelona, criticizing Hollywood's silence on US politics

Human case of swine flu detected in Lleida

Barcelona

Meanwhile, African swine fever cases in wild boars are increasing in high-risk zones

Catalonia to double tourist tax from April

Barcelona

Increase first to apply in Barcelona before progressive rollout around rest of territory

Vatican delegation to visit Barcelona to prepare Pope's visit

Barcelona

Centenary of Gaudí's death honored with ceremony and floral tribute during papal trip

Declassified documents reveal that 6 intelligence agents were involved in 1981 coup attempt

Barcelona

Leader of coup, Antonio Tejero, dies the day the documents are released, aged 93

Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta

Barcelona

Experts say trend driven by Barcelona residents rather than speculative investors from abroad

Extreme heat and air pollution raise mental health risks in Catalonia

Catalonia

Children, adolescents, and residents in vulnerable neighborhoods most affected

La Boqueria market seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status

Barcelona

Historic markets in Catalan capital, Florence, and Kyoto unite to safeguard their cultural and social legacy

Barcelona tenants accuse investment funds of flouting rent caps through co-living model

Barcelona

Housing unions say Catalan government has sanctioned only three companies since rent controls came into force

Barcelona's average rent hits €1,153 amid ongoing rent caps

Catalonia

Catalan rents rise 2.5% with Tarragona the only region to see a slight dip

Inflation in Spain remains at 2.3% in February as electricity prices ease

Spain

Core inflation rate, excluding fresh food and energy, edges up to 2.7%

Barcelona hospital launches adult rare disease research program

Barcelona

Initiative aims to connect research and clinical care to ensure no patient goes undiagnosed

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