Catalan News | News in English from Barcelona & Catalonia

Small town of Espinelves welcomes crowds for first weekend of iconic Christmas tree fair

Barcelona

Organizers expect to sell 5,000 trees and welcome more than 120,000 visitors by 14 December in a town of just over 200 inhabitants

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

Barcelona

Cyber incidents up 26% in 2024 compared to previous year, according to Catalan Cybersecurity Agency

Montserrat wraps up millennium celebrations after 15 months, attracting 600,000 visitors

Barcelona

Iconic Catalan monastery concludes 1,000-year celebration on Monday with special ceremony

Research centre near initial African swine fever outbreak under scrutiny

Barcelona

Audit launched on IRTA-CrESA, the only Catalan laboratory working with the virus

Spanish PM admits relations with Junts are broken but hopes to mend them

Barcelona

Pedro Sánchez marks Constitution Day vowing to "fight till the end" and serve out his term through 2027

Barcelona consolidates its status as Spain's capital for digital nomads

Barcelona

Over 30% of remote-work residency permits granted in 2024 were issued for settlements in Barcelona area

More top stories

Hospital emergency services under pressure as flu peak arrives early

Barcelona

Health unions warn hospital emergency departments are already stretched by flu and it's only the beginning

Over a thousand police deployed to monitor access to African swine fever zones

Barcelona

Catalonia restricts access to natural areas in 91 towns around Barcelona until at least 14 December, banning all non-essential activity

Authorities probe possible lab leak as source of African swine fever outbreak

Barcelona

Spanish government launches investigation as genome does not match circulating European strains, but one typically used in labs

Catalonia bans access to natural areas in 91 municipalities until December 14 over African swine fever

Barcelona

Entry to natural parks, forests, rivers, meadows, and farmland prohibited, though agricultural activity is allowed

Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision 2026 over Israel participation

Barcelona

Spanish broadcaster RTVE cites lack of trust in event and denounces "political pressures" at EBU

Barça's CAT mascot cuddly toy sells out in ten minutes

Barcelona

5,000 units sold almost instantly in members-only pre-sale, with general sales at Barça shops starting Friday

Rosalía announces 'Lux' world tour with four Barcelona dates

Barcelona

Catalan star will perform at Palau Sant Jordi on April 13, 15, 17, and 18, 2026

Barça's e-ticket system under scrutiny after Camp Nou ticketing chaos

Barcelona

Catalan club rules out return to physical membership cards, relying on digital system to tackle resales

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

Ivy Reed | L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

Popular anime and manga convention draws thousands from Catalonia and around the world

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

Barcelona

Restrictions prohibit exports from this area and require implementation of 'provisional emergency measures' to contain disease

Catalonia's seasonal rental law upheld by Statutory Council

Barcelona

Body says law is constitutional and in line with Catalan Statute, but questions automatic extension of social housing

Over 600 volunteers take part in homeless count on Barcelona streets

Barcelona

Arrels Foundation warns of an increase in homelessness, marked by the housing crisis and job insecurity

Primavera a la Ciutat lineup announced: Mogwai, Blood Orange and Yves Tumor

Barcelona

59 concerts in seven Barcelona venues from June 1–7, including Yerai Cortés, Black Country, New Road, and Konono Nº1

, ,

50 wild boar carcasses collected within African swine fever containment zone

Barcelona

President seeks to step up wild boar hunting in response to outbreak

Spanish PM Sánchez seeks to unlock stalled agreements with Junts via new decree law

Barcelona

Socialist leader says relations with Puigdemont's pro-independence party are "broken" but pledges to honour commitments

Barcelona to host international forum of Catalan literature translators in 2026

Barcelona

The event is expected to bring together around 150 translators and publishing professionals from around the world

Videos

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

The role of small businesses in Catalonia's linguistic landscape

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

Self-defense classes to survive sexual assault: "I needed tools to feel safer"

Former Catalan president Pujol ordered to participate in corruption trial from home

podcasts

Breaking news and latest updates from Barcelona and Catalonia. Keep up to date with politics news from Catalonia, current affairs, business and economy stories, culture and sports features, and plenty more