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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

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

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

Christmas markets, Manga Barcelona, and medieval charm: 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

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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

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

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

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50 wild boar carcasses collected within African swine fever containment zone

Barcelona

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

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

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

Camp Nou shines on first big night under the lights

Barcelona

Barcelona see off Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a night that saw the stands come to life

African swine fever: Spain raises wild boar death toll to nine

Barcelona

Catalonia launches boar population control plan and strengthens biosecurity measures on farms

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

Junts stand firm on 'break' with Socialists despite Spanish PM's proposals

Barcelona

Spokesperson for pro-independence party says nothing has changed after Sánchez's announcement of new package of measures

10,000 books, Catalan-Mexican fusion cuisine, and cultural icons: Barcelona opens Guadalajara Book Fair

Guadalajara

President Salvador Illa and Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni call for "extra efforts" to protect Catalan literature

15 arrested in major raids against Trinitarios gang in Catalonia

Barcelona/Salou

Mossos d'Esquadra and National Police carry out searches in Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Esplugues, Sant Boi, Cubelles, and Salou

PODCAST: From dictatorship to democracy – 50 years after Franco

Barcelona

Historian Andrew Dowling on repression in Catalonia and photographer Pilar Aymerich on the hope and energy of the transition years

Battery-powered radios, medicines, canned food: Catalonia launches home emergency kit campaign

Barcelona

Government aims to reduce feeling of "stress and helplessness" among public during power cuts, floods, or stay-at-home orders

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

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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

Demolition of La Mina's Venus building set to redefine the neighborhood by 2028

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