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Civil Protection issues phone emergency alert in Barcelona and coastal municipalities

Barcelona

Message warns of avoiding getting close to shoreline due to heavy storms

Accident on high-speed rail leaves 39 people dead in Andalusia

Barcelona

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announces three-days of mourning during visit to site near Córdoba

President Illa is suffering from pubic osteomyelitis caused by a bacterial infection

Barcelona

Vall d'Hebron Hospital doctors say president's health is "progressing favourably"

Exiled in Barcelona, fleeing from Trump: 'We did not feel safe living in United States'

Barcelona

Three US nationals express feelings of fear among minorities during second term of Donald Trump

Skier dies after avalanche rescue in Baqueira Beret, possibility of second skier also missing

Barcelona

Events happened on Sunday afternoon, with French Pompièrs contacting Catalan Mossos police

Catalan cinema shines in 2025: 8 must-watch films leading the awards season

Barcelona

From Sirât, shortlisted for five Oscars, to the animated Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake, nominated for two European Film Awards, Catalan films have earned international acclaim

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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Barcelona airport over bomb threat

Barcelona

French fighter jet deployed after passenger's Wi-Fi hotspot name triggers false alarm

Sagrada Família installs fourth arm of Tower of Jesus Christ's cross-alike viewpoint

Barcelona

Last piece missing is top arm, with basilica reaching its 172.5-meter-tall planned height

International Catalonia Prize winners denounce women's 'exclusion' from Trump's deal for Gaza

Barcelona

Peace activists and Mother's Call promoters Yael Admi and Reem Alhajajra to receive award in Barcelona

President urges greater decision-making role for women at Catalonia International Prize ceremony

Barcelona

Salvador Illa hails Israeli and Palestinian peace activists as proof that peace "is possible despite difficulties"

Joan Laporta denies involvement in failed football-related investments

Barcelona

FC Barcelona president testifies before judge over alleged investor fraud

Brits in Catalonia donate blood after long-standing ban is lifted

Barcelona

Change to Spain's blood donation rules now allows former UK residents to donate, as Catalonia's January blood drive continues

Barcelona airport records 57.5m passengers in 2025, setting new all-time high

Barcelona

Infrastructure sees 4.4% more travelers than 2024, and registers 4,308,427 in December

Catalan inflation eases in December, ending 2025 at 2.5%

Barcelona

Food prices rose 2.7% over the year, with the price of eggs up 20%

ISE 2026 to cover more than 100,000 square metres with over 1,700 exhibitors

Barcelona

Last year’s edition generated economic impact of €520 million for Barcelona, up 11%

Catalonia's foreign workforce soars to 700,000, up 89% in a decade

Barcelona

Non-EU nationals account for 70%, led by Moroccans

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Left-wing parties reach deal to establish new tourist tax across Catalonia

Barcelona

Tax raise to be implemented from April

Catalonia performed 1,356 organ transplants in 2025, second best figure ever

Barcelona

Families denying donating organs continue to grow, representing 27.6% last year

PortAventura's Dragon Khan roller coaster undergoes most important maintenance in its 30-year history

Barcelona

Catalonia's largest amusement park replaces two of eight elements with new parts in most famous ride

'Wolfgang' drives Catalan-language cinema to second-highest audience in history

Barcelona

Films in Catalan accounted for just over 5% of cinema ticket sales in Spain in 2025

Franz Schubert's Ave Maria is most played song at Catalan funerals in 2025

Barcelona

Playlist includes Catalan, Spanish and international songs, such as 'El cant dels ocells' by Pau Casals or Barça's anthem

Spain's €60 monthly transport ticket is now on sale

Barcelona

Ticket is valid for interregional buses, Rodalies, and medium-distance rail network

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The supplement boom: Turnover up 18% since 2019 and doctors warn of overconsumption

Immigration gives Catalonia one of highest EU population growth rates in 21st century

Catalonia's oldest man turns 110: 'I played football in the middle of Gran Via, a car would pass every 20 minutes'

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