Guide to enjoying Sant Joan festivities – despite firecracker restrictions to prevent wildfires
All set for summer solstice annual celebrations on Thursday evening with bonfires, bangers and traditional 'coca' desserts
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Woman gives birth to baby in Barcelona metro station
Expectant mother was on her way to Hospital del Mar but only made it as far as Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica
50 pilots to fly in European Balloon Festival in central Catalonia
Two 28-passenger capacity baskets at 26th edition with no restrictions
Italian ice cream maker creates Barcelona gelato flavor
White chocolate, turmeric and raspberry ripple give taste of Catalan capital in unique creation
Born Street Food returns June 17-19
Mexican, Japanese, Catalan cuisine and more at Barcelona foodie festival
Berga's La Patum: All set for return of UNESCO-recognized festival of demons and fire
Some groups of performers turn 400 in massive northern Catalonia celebration to be held from Wednesday to Sunday
Sitges LGBT+ figure named in Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Honours List
Brandon Jones awarded British Empire Medal for services to UK community in coastal town
First caganers store outside Catalonia opens in Madrid
Pooping nativity scene figures depict everyone from typical Catalan peasants to footballers and pop stars
Catalan Michelin-starred restaurant Europe’s most affordable, reports magazine
L’Antic Molí in Ulldecona, in the Ebre river delta region, offers fine dining experience for as little as €20
Five sea turtles released on beach of El Prat de Llobregat
Marine life foundation CRAM celebrates 25th anniversary with new edition of 'Back Home' event
Extended summer opening times for bars and nightclubs in force from June 1
Dance floors will allow party-goers until 6.45am on weekends, which sector welcomes after pandemic losses
World’s 50 Best Bars awards come to Barcelona in October
Three bars from the Catalan capital made the list in 2021
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi Experience’ Star Wars exhibition opens in Barcelona
Fans can enjoy life-size replicas and learn about master Jedi’s history until June 18
Juno House: women-only members' club opens in Barcelona
Spaces and events provide modern businesswomen opportunity to connect, work and unwind
Ukraine’s president gets new caganer figurine
Traditional “poopers” in nativity scenes now also feature Catalan farmer waving Ukrainian flag
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