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President announces 50,000 new public housing units by 2030 during 2024 General Policy Debate

Oriol Escudé, Emma Monrós & Gerard Escaich | Barcelona

October 8, 2024 03:44 PM

Salvador Illa addresses parliament during three-day debate that will test his minority government sworn in two months ago

Fire on Rodalies R3 train forces partial suspension: 'We smelled something burning'

Torelló

Blaze started at 8:45 am when 60 passengers were traveling to Vic

October 8, 2024 11:52 AM

Barcelona opens door to hosting future Olympic Games again

Barcelona

City councilor for sports suggests 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympiad and praises "excellent" America's Cup

October 8, 2024 01:27 PM

Average rent prices in tense housing areas fall 5% in second quarter

Barcelona

Offering falls significantly in first period with price limits applied

October 8, 2024 03:00 PM

American volunteers helping students vote from abroad: 'I just really believe in the right to vote'

Barcelona

Organizations hold final major pre-election event in Barcelona's CocoVail Beer Hall on Tuesday

October 8, 2024 08:33 PM

Barcelona bakery wins Spain's Best Croissant Award for second time

Barcelona

Historic Pastisseria Brunells wins award 'by a wide margin,' with bakeries from the Catalan capital reigning in the award

October 8, 2024 12:08 PM

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Catalan hit film 'A House on Fire' will be available on Netflix from October 23

Barcelona

October 8, 2024 12:44 PM

With Dani de la Orden's dramatic comedy, Catalan cinema is having its best moment in cinemas since 2017

Barça announce plans to return to 62,000 capacity Camp Nou before end of year

Barcelona

October 7, 2024 12:02 PM

Club unveil details of move back into half-remodelled home stadium

Barcelona wants its fountains back amid ongoing drought

Barcelona

October 8, 2024 11:00 AM

City council in talks with the government to restore fountains in the Catalan capital in the 'upcoming weeks'

‘I am to be sent to Lebanon, but have been able to delay it until human tower contest is over’

Tarragona

October 6, 2024 04:55 PM

National Geographic or The Times among international media in the event

Castellers de Vilafranca crowned again in human towers contest after two ten-storey constructions

Tarragona

October 6, 2024 10:31 AM

Event happens every two years and dates back to 1932, dragging international attention

'Act against terrorism,' and denouncing 'genocide': How Jews and Palestinians in Catalonia live conflict

Barcelona

October 7, 2024 03:21 PM

Some mark first October 7 anniversary with mass protest in Barcelona, others with prayers in synagogue

PODCAST: The big move to Barcelona - Expectations versus reality

Barcelona

October 5, 2024 10:45 AM

Filling the Sink talks to listeners during Barcelona International Community Day

Celler de Can Roca to open first overseas restaurant in Scotland

Barcelona

October 8, 2024 10:16 AM

Roca brothers already have three Michelin stars and have won the World's Best Restaurant award

Sagrada Família: From the 'prettiest metro exit' to a permanent ban on Barcelona's network

Barcelona

October 6, 2024 06:12 PM

TikTok trend forces metro network to supervise Sagrada Família's station escalator

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Sant Miquel del Fai natural park reopens after landslide forced closure in March

Sant Miquel del Fai

October 5, 2024 06:27 PM

Site iconic for its cliffs, waterfalls and pools, shaped by eroded stone

Major international directors and cult classics: what not to miss at Sitges Film Festival

Sitges

October 3, 2024 11:25 AM

The fantasy and horror genre fest is underway in the seaside town from October 3-13

Crashes with injuries on AP-7 up 28% since toll removal

Barcelona

October 7, 2024 12:07 PM

Fatal accidents on Catalonia's main highway fall to lowest level in five years

'Bona nit, Rambles:' A documentary with a gender perspective on Barcelona's iconic street

Barcelona

October 7, 2024 12:42 PM

Film showing tourist street at night has made it to the Nest selection at the San Sebastian Film Festival

Britain will compete in America's Cup final for first time in 60 years

Barcelona

October 4, 2024 04:03 PM

Ineos Britannia will face the defending champions, Emirates Team New Zealand, after defeating the Italian team

Barcelona is 'a paradise,' but newcomers affected by housing and safety issues

Barcelona

October 5, 2024 11:11 AM

A master's degree, inspiration from a novel, work, or family are among the reasons why people moved into the city

Barcelona's women’s sailing team 'sets basis' for future America's Cup championships

Barcelona

October 4, 2024 10:14 AM

First women's edition of the sailing competition marks changing point in prestigious event

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Re-thinking food waste: crafting blonde beers out of excess bread

Sagrada Família: From the 'prettiest metro exit' to a permanent ban on Barcelona's network

Barcelona is 'a paradise,' but newcomers affected by housing and safety issues

Barcelona's women’s sailing team 'sets basis' for future America's Cup championships

Major international directors and cult classics: what not to miss at Sitges Film Festival

Six-month disruption on Rodalies trains between Tarragona and Barcelona begins October 1

Quebec, Germany, the Basque Country: How do Catalonia's new tax proposals compare?

Catalonia's oldest restaurant celebrates 500 years of uninterrupted service

Mushroom foraging season begins with good prospects due to recent rains

Sagrada Família unveils prototype of tallest viewpoint in Barcelona

Historic and traditional shops still standing in Barcelona

Where to watch the America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona

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