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Rodalies rail services resume gradually after two-day shutdown

Barcelona

Some lines are reporting delays of more than 30 minutes on average

Calçotada, Sant Antoni festa major, and getting crafty in Born: 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

Gelida wall collapse followed inspections that found no safety risk, Spanish government says

Madrid

Transport minister Óscar Puente confirms highways authority responsible for wall that collapsed in fatal train incident

One lane of AP-7 southbound to reopen on Saturday

Barcelona

Motorway currently shut in one direction between Martorell and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

Art transforms Besòs into open-air museum

Santa Coloma de Gramenet

BesArt river museum plans 250 murals by 2030

Jordi Savall wins prestigious Ernst Von Siemens Music Prize

Barcelona

Award honoring people whose work “served music and promoted the love of music" to be presented in Munich on May 23

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FC Barcelona to hold new presidential election March 15

Barcelona

Joan Laporta expected to be favourite to retain presidency with club top of La Liga and amid Camp Nou return

Sánchez to host meeting of progressive leaders in Barcelona in April

Barcelona

Spanish PM rules out participating in Trump's "Board of Peace"

Catalan co-production 'Sirât' nominated for two Oscars

Barcelona

Directed by Óliver Laxe, movie will compete in Best Sound and Best International Feature Film categories

Barcelona to host 15th edition of Llum BCN light festival from February 6-8

Alicia Andersson | Barcelona

Local and international artists, schools and festivals collaborate to showcase spectacular light installations

Barça captain Ter Stegen bids farewell to fans and teammates, sealing loan move to Girona

Barcelona

After club-player relations soured in the summer, move marks end to player's 12-year stint at Barcelona

Rosalía nominated for International Artist of the Year at Brit Awards

Barcelona

Catalan artist up against Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift, among others

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Barcelona observatories see business opportunity in August's total solar eclipse

Barcelona

Tourist chief hopes rare event will boost astrotourism throughout the year

'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

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

Horror hotel puts Berga on the map of escape rooms around the globe

Berga

Award-winning Insomnia Hotel combines accommodation, puzzles and mystery in six-hour experience

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

Catalan president leaves intensive care as recovery from rare infection continues

Barcelona

Salvador Illa is stable, fever-free and reporting significantly less pain as he remains in hospital for treatment

Indefinite sit-in launched at Camp Nou over layoffs and labour violations

Barcelona

Workers protest unpaid wages and unfair dismissals

Rodalies rail services to resume progressively after agreement on safety conditions

Barcelona

Train drivers reach deal with Catalan government, Renfe and Adif on restart

Body found in car swept away by flooded stream

Barcelona

Firefighters have responded to 1,300 incidents due to heavy rain, with Girona area hardest hit

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

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Art transforms Besòs into open-air museum

Horror hotel puts Berga on the map of escape rooms around the globe

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

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

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

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'

What does the return to the Camp Nou mean for FC Barcelona’s finances?

Hundreds brave waters in New Year's Day swims in Sitges and Sant Feliu de Guíxols

From transport to groceries: What prices are going up in 2026?

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