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Oliver Laxe's 'Sirât' shortlisted for five Oscars

Barcelona

Catalan co-production in running for international feature, sound, cinematography, casting, and original score awards

Heavy rain floods streets and metro in Badalona

Barcelona

Civil Protection issues flood alert and firefighters respond to 165 incidents

Aitana Bonmatí voted FIFA Best Women's Player for third consecutive year

Barcelona

Catalan midfield marvel retains prize after excelling again for Barcelona and Spain

10 new African swine fever deaths in wild boar confirmed as Catalonia rules out tighter restrictions

Barcelona

Catalan agriculture minister says further infections in wild boar were expected, while more than 200 carcasses have tested negative

Flu cases continue to rise ahead of Christmas

Barcelona

Incidence rate increases to 766 cases per 100,000 population for "worst" flu season in last 15 years

Discounts on public transport tickets to be kept for 2026

Barcelona

Prices of T-Jove and T-Usual to stay 50% reduced after deal between Socialists and Comuns

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'Romería' starts as a favorite at Gaudí film awards with 13 nominations, followed by 'Sirât' with 12

Barcelona

'Deaf' will compete for 10 honours, while 'Strange River' and 'Frontier' each have 8 nominations

Catalonia sends ASF virus sequencing to EU lab to compare strains amid lab leak suspicions

Barcelona

Results expected this week will be the "most important piece of evidence" in determining whether the virus originated at the IRTA-CReSA laboratory

New Banksy exhibition opens at Moco Museum Barcelona, featuring two works never before seen in a museum

Barcelona

With 25 artworks from the mysterious British artist, the collection is the largest ever presented in Spain

Embattled PM admits mistakes as Socialists rocked with sexual harassment and corruption cases

Barcelona

Pedro Sánchez vows to “give our best” in second half of legislature amid onslaught of criticism from opposition

Spain issues €68 million fine to Airbnb for advertising unlicensed tourist apartments

Barcelona

Consumer Affairs ministry finds 65,000 ads that did not comply with the housing platform's policies

Health minister urges mask use on public transport amid flu epidemic

Barcelona

Olga Pané says vaccine not fully matched to dominant strain but still protects against severe illness

Joan Manuel Serrat and Núria Espert to receive Gold Medal of Catalan government

Barcelona

Serrat says distinction is "most important" in Catalonia and hopes the public views him "worthy" of honour

Farmers protest against expansion of protected natural zone in Baix Llobregat Agrarian Park

Barcelona

30 tractors take part in slow march through Catalan capital, finishing in city centre

Courier work causes chronic stress, anxiety, and harms well-being, according to study

Barcelona

Analysis concludes that employees are "caught in an invisible cycle" of precariousness

Sting, Diana Krall and Il Volo among first headliners of Nits Occident

Barcelona

The festival will take place at the Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes in Barcelona in June and July 2026

Work on Sagrada Família 'should never end', say artisan crafts workers

Barcelona

Designers and technicians develop new techniques to adapt to Gaudí's vision and geometry

Spain secures 143 Mediterranean fishing days for 2026

Barcelona

EU promises rule changes as Catalan fishers call deal "bittersweet"

Catalan language learning courses at Pompeu Fabra University doubled on 2024 figures

Barcelona

Registries break records for sixth consecutive year in a row

Mask mandate in Catalan hospitals and care homes comes into force as flu cases soar

Barcelona

Patients will not be required to wear a mask while in their own rooms

Catalan town offers communal meals to tackle loneliness among older residents

Gironella

Gironella council provides subsidized lunches three times a week

From Ireland, Scotland, and Portugal to Berga: International urban artist Slim Safont exhibits in his Catalan hometown

Berga

City council wants to spotlight local creator with "most international reach"

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Catalan town offers communal meals to tackle loneliness among older residents

Work on Sagrada Família 'should never end', say artisan crafts workers

Tradition and modernity clash in new exhibition focusing on interwar art

Taxi drivers block Barcelona city center in new protest against Uber and Cabify

Discovering Catalan as a linguistics content creator

Scam calls: methodologies, personal details, how to protect yourself

Cowboy Bebop, cosplay, and cuisine: Manga Barcelona celebrates Japanese pop culture

EU expands African swine fever restriction zone in Catalonia to 91 municipalities

Pioneering dog-assisted program at Lleida health centre tackles unwanted loneliness among seniors

Free Catalan classes on train journeys between Paris and Barcelona

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