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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

Spain secures 143 Mediterranean fishing days for 2026

Barcelona

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

Biopic Caballé brings legendary Catalan soprano's story to big screen

Barcelona

Filming underway to chronicle Montserrat Caballé's journey from Barcelona to international opera stages

Road to Park Güell blocked in protest against 'wild touristification'

Barcelona

Around 30 residents demand city council convene dialogue table: "They make small promises and backtrack"

Documentary festival, design market, and burger competition: what's on this weekend

Barcelona

From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area

Spanish agriculture ministry confirms three more African swine fever cases, totalling 16

Barcelona

Catalonia to ease natural-area access ban in 6–20 km swine fever zone from Monday

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Joan Laporta testifies over payments to referee, denies Barcelona ever won due to favourable decisions

Barcelona

Former Barça managers Luis Enrique and Ernesto Valverde also testify, saying they were unaware of the referees reports commissioned

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"

Barcelona airport sees 4.2 million passengers in November, 5.1% increase on 2024

Barcelona

Figure is new all-time high, continuing with record-breaking trend

Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend across Catalonia

Barcelona

Astronomical phenomenon will be clearly visible from Pyrenees and pre-Pyrenees mountainous area

Ombudsman warns 6,700 people are living on the streets in Catalonia

Barcelona

Government minister rejects Barcelona Airport’s new access controls while El Prat mayor says policy "demeans" homeless people

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

Inflation in November stood at 2.6%, same as previous month

Barcelona

Figure steady for third consecutive month

Mago Pop to start stadium world tour in 2027, finishing at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona

Worldwide-renowned Catalan magician buys rights to 'Mar i Cel' musical

Rosalía, Morad, Aitana, and Bad Gyal: Most-streamed Catalan artists worldwide on Spotify

Barcelona

Bad Bunny, Myke Towers, Quevedo, Rauw Alejandro, and Beéle were the most-streamed artists in Catalonia

Catalonia could halve wild boar population, currently between 125,000 and 180,000

Barcelona

Experts' committee on African swine fever to present first result next week

Travel agencies expect 15% more trips during Christmas, with interest peaking for Northern Lights

Barcelona

ACAVE association claims travelers prefer Asian countries to visiting United States

First pigs from African swine fever containment zone sent to slaughterhouses for domestic consumption

Barcelona

Farmers unions warn of €24 million in weekly losses and say government aid is "insufficient"

Spain's National Court rejects transferring Pujol trial to Barcelona

Barcelona

Court says it lacks information to rule on most defense motions in trial of former Catalan president until final verdict

Rosalía sells out all four concerts of her Lux Tour in Barcelona

Barcelona

Catalan singer to perform at Palau Sant Jordi in April 2026

'Sirât' nominated for Golden Globes for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Original Score

Barcelona

Catalan co-production by Spanish-French filmmaker Oliver Laxe gains momentum ahead of the Oscars

Almost 2,000 homeless people in Barcelona, 43% increase from 2023

Barcelona

Arrels Foundation study finds that Sants-Montjuïc is the neighborhood with the highest number of people sleeping on the streets

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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

Battery-powered radios, medicines, canned food: Catalonia launches home emergency kit campaign

Catalonia's ski season kicks off with high hopes at Masella

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