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Storm Nils batters Catalonia: Travel restrictions lifted after widespread disruption

Barcelona

One critical, nine hospitalised; gusts of 167km/h recorded in Montseny

Carnival 2026: your complete guide to the week-long celebrations

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

A week of parades, food fights, and festive fun arrives in Catalonia

Congress passes repeat-offender law proposed by Catalan party Junts

Barcelona

ERC calls the bill 'racist' and abstain, while Socialists, PP and Vox vote in favour

The Prodigy, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens: Full Sónar 2026 lineup announced

Barcelona

Festival to take place on June 18, 19 and 20 at Fira Gran Via in new single-venue format

Barcelona Airport records 3.8 million passengers, setting new January high

Barcelona

Passenger growth slows to lowest pace since 2021 as flights dip slightly

Carnival, Santa Eulàlia, Women and Girls in Science Festival: 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

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Carnival 2026: your complete guide to the week-long celebrations

Storm Nils batters Catalonia: Travel restrictions lifted after widespread disruption

Tenants celebrate 'victory' one year on from Casa Orsola purchase

Catalonia Shepherd School trains next generation of young farmers

More than 80% of email scams now use AI, Catalonia's cybersecurity agency warns

Planoles' only bakery seeks successor as owner retires

New radio initiative breaks down myths about mental health in rural areas

Farmers flood Barcelona with tractors in renewed protest against Mercosur deal

Llum BCN 2026 lights up Poblenou with outdoor installations

Barcelona hospital carries out world’s first face transplant with a donor who was euthanized

How bots dominate the immigration appointment system and why it isn't getting fixed

Barcelona concert for Palestine capped by Rosalía surprise

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Schools, universities and non-urgent healthcare to close Thursday amid 100km/h winds

Barcelona

Authorities ask people to avoid travel and recommend working from home

Tàpies Museum explores artist's 1950 exhibitions in new show

Barcelona

'The Perpetual Movement of the Wall' revisits four key shows, recreating layouts, displays, and reactions

Thousands of teachers protest across Catalonia in one-day strike

Barcelona

Unions demand higher salaries, smaller class sizes and more funding for inclusive education

Catalan investors drive surge in rural property demand in Girona

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Catalan investors may be behind the sharp rise in rural property interest in Girona, according to local real estate specialists

35 exhibitions across 14 venues as part of Igualada FineArt photography festival

Igualada

Guided tours, poetry readings, and dance performances to complement main program

'Open Barri' invites public to discover Barcelona's lesser-known architecture

Barcelona

Three editions will take place throughout 2026, each focused on a different neighborhood of Barcelona

How bots dominate the immigration appointment system and why it isn't getting fixed

Barcelona

Cybersecurity experts warn that preventive measures against bots would be relatively easy to implement but costly

Tenants celebrate 'victory' one year on from Casa Orsola purchase

Barcelona

Barcelona City Council preparing to hand over management of building to social housing foundation

Catalonia targets full restoration of Rodalies rail service by early next week

Barcelona

Government says 70 speed restrictions will remain but are "compatible with commercial operations"

Gaudí Awards crown Frontier, Sirat and Deaf in strong year for Catalan cinema

Barcelona

Oscar-nominated Sirat takes eight prizes as Frontier claims four awards including best film

Catalonia Shepherd School trains next generation of young farmers

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Access to farmland remains biggest barrier to generational renewal

Eastern Pyrenees see deepest snow in a decade after exceptional winter storms

El Port de la Bonaigua / La Molina / Barcelona

Catalonia's western Pyrenees snowpack also far above average, boosting spring water reserves

Digital arts center IDEAL to move to Montjuïc during renovation works

Barcelona

Center will continue its activities at Palau Maria Eugènia while its historic Poblenou building is renovated

Catalan economy grew by 2.7% in 2025

Catalonia

Growth slows compared to 2024 but remains above EU average

Rail strike called off after unions reach deal with Spanish transport ministry

Barcelona

Rodalies and high-speed services disrupted throughout Monday

PM Sánchez says Spanish railway system is 'one of the best in the world'

Barcelona

Pro-independence parties call for Catalan control of commuter trains

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