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Catalan parliament marks 4th anniversary of Russian invasion by raising Ukrainian flag

Barcelona

Hundreds marched in Barcelona in solidarity with Ukrainians, including Parliament speaker Josep Rull

Catalan hotels welcome 1.16 million guests in record January

Catalonia

Data shows strong start for 2026 with 2.5 million overnight stays, up 8%

Migrants celebrate chance to work legally through new regularization plan

Barcelona

Merly Arévalo hopes to find work beyond caregiving and cleaning after four years in Barcelona

2,000-year-old Roman forum unearthed beneath Barcelona hotel

Barcelona

Old pavement forces archaeologists to rethink the city's ancient layout

Initiative lets people with intellectual disabilities work as informers at Igualada Hospital

Igualada

Collaboration allows people improve communication skills and autonomy: "It was a big challenge and I overcame it"

Spain to declassify 1981 coup documents after 45 years

Spain

Archives will be published in the Official State Gazette and on government website

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Initiative lets people with intellectual disabilities work as informers at Igualada Hospital

Half of pedestrians feel unsafe walking in Barcelona, new survey finds

Only 15% of people speak exclusively in Catalan with friends, lowest figure in last 20 years

Sagrada Família reaches final height of 172.5 metres as cross is installed atop Tower of Jesus

Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta

Barcelona's future on display: 82m² city model unveiled for World Capital of Architecture

Forest chalet newly verified as Gaudí work

New civic by-laws to tackle incivility and impunity in Barcelona

The reality of migrants' lives: An obstacle course to obtain legal status

Storm Nils batters Catalonia: Travel restrictions lifted after widespread disruption

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Sagrada Família reaches final height of 172.5 metres as cross is installed atop Tower of Jesus

Barcelona

The highest part of the basilica's structure is now finished, 144 years after Antoni Gaudí laid the first stone

'Disney on Ice' takes over Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi for seven shows

Telma Altes Safont | Barcelona

Stories from Moana, Frozen, Coco, and Beauty and the Beast come to life February 19–22

Orfeó Català and Palau Chamber Choir receive standing ovation in US debut

Barcelona

Catalan choirs join LA Phil under Gustavo Dudamel to take on Beethoven’s 'Missa Solemnis,' one of the most demanding works in the Western classical canon

Catalan investors drive surge in rural property demand in Girona

Cottage Properties | Branded Content

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

Barcelona's average rent hits €1,153 amid ongoing rent caps

Catalonia

Catalan rents rise 2.5% with Tarragona the only region to see a slight dip

Content in Catalan booms on social media but AI poses new challenges

Barcelona

Accent Obert report highlights gaps in sectors from smart appliances to automatic dubbing

Catalan exports hit record €100.8 billion in 2025

Barcelona

Exports climb 0.6% despite US tariff uncertainty, while imports grow 3.3%

Tragedy of Balandrau snowstorm comes to big screen 25 years later

Barcelona

"This story belongs to you," director Fernando Trullols tells audience at Pyrenees premiere

Barcelona sends off 'Caravan of Kindness' to Ukraine on fourth anniversary of war

Barcelona

Mayor Collboni announces he will travel to Ukraine's capital "in the coming months"

Amazon's Catalonia hub named European benchmark in technological innovation and sustainability

Barcelona

First-mile fulfillment center showcases cutting-edge robotics and greener logistics

One month after Gelida rail crash: Rodalies down 25%, metro up 700,000 trips, car traffic up 5%

Barcelona

Rail disruption lingers, with only 80% of services running

Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta

Barcelona

Experts say trend driven by Barcelona residents rather than speculative investors from abroad

Forest chalet newly verified as Gaudí work

La Pobla de Lillet

Architect never claimed the work after modifications in construction compared to original designs

Government proposes Catalan language criteria for migrants' residence permit renewals

Barcelona

Measure aims to encourage migrants to begin learning Catalan within a year

Barcelona's future on display: 82m² city model unveiled for World Capital of Architecture

Barcelona

Latest scale model uses modular pieces, AI, and immersive technology to showcase urban planning across metropolitan areas

Barcelona to invest €1 million to promote Catalonia and its products to tourists

Barcelona

Only 8.8% of visitors who stay overnight in the Catalan capital take trips outside the city

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