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Catalonia creates biosecurity committee to probe possible lab origin of ASF outbreak

Barcelona

The IRTA research center sits close to the spot where the first two infected wild boars were found

'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

Manga Barcelona wraps 'magical' edition, cementing its status in otaku culture

Barcelona

After four days celebrating Japanese culture, the 31st edition of the iconic fair concludes another successful year

Courts take over a year to settle child custody for unmarried couples

Barcelona

Resolution times have doubled over the past 20 years, with cases more than doubling and 4,000 remaining pending each year

Discovering Catalan as a linguistics content creator

Ivy Reed | Barcelona

Griffin Bassett from @wordsatwork shares what they've noticed while studying linguistics in Barcelona

Guadalajara Book Fair closes with strong reception for Catalan culture

Barcelona

More than 950,000 visitors attend the prestigious fair, with Barcelona serving as this year's guest city

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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

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

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

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

Research centre near initial African swine fever outbreak under scrutiny

Barcelona

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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"

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