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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

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

Barcelona

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

January 20, 2025 07:59 PM

FC Barcelona president denies wrongdoing in €4.7m fraud case

Barcelona

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

January 20, 2025 02:30 PM

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

Barcelona

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

January 20, 2025 07:11 PM

The Catalan donkey: a national symbol, and endangered breed

Barcelona

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

January 20, 2025 06:59 PM

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

Barcelona

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

January 20, 2025 01:10 PM

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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%

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 with

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

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

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

Barcelona

January 19, 2025 11:40 AM

Animal rights organization ADDA proposes alternatives for customs such as Tres Tombs

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%

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

Barcelona celebrates 200 years of Tres Tombs

Barcelona

January 18, 2025 10:32 AM

Horses, donkeys, and mules parade vintage carriages through city center

What's going on between pro-independence Junts and Spanish PM?

Barcelona

January 16, 2025 11:10 AM

Puigdemont's party could withdraw support for governing Socialists if Sánchez does not face confidence vote

Les Borges Blanques Olive Oil Fair kicks off with good prospects despite low production

Barcelona

January 17, 2025 04:47 PM

Although yields have dropped by 40% for the third consecutive year, quality remains high, and demand persists

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

Online viewfinder shows evolution of Catalonia from the air

Barcelona

January 17, 2025 01:51 PM

Updated 'Eye of Time' features images from 1945 to present day

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

Taxi sector calls for go-slow protest in Barcelona on January 29

Barcelona

January 17, 2025 06:57 PM

Drivers want more control over ride-hailing apps and an end to "abuse" from insurance companies

Junts withdraws Congress support for Spanish government until 'crisis' is resolved

Barcelona

January 17, 2025 11:27 AM

Carles Puigdemont suspends negotiations with PM Pedro Sánchez's Socialists until his demands are met

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

Barcelona

January 13, 2025 05:00 PM

Pedro Sánchez announces 12 measures to improve access to housing

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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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