Catalan architect’s Paris building stands over Place Catalogne conversion
Late Ricardo Bofill’s 1986 creation ‘Les Echelles du Baroque’ overlooks works to finish in 2024
May 30, 2022 12:46 PM
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Bathing high season kicks off in Barcelona with beaches 'back to normal' after Covid
Official website with level of occupancy, water quality and temperature, jellyfish and sea conditions available
May 29, 2022 01:52 PM
Mother and younger brother of murdered Pakistani sisters return to Barcelona
Consul says upon arrival that 'very solid evidence' exists against suspects of 'honor killings'
May 29, 2022 10:58 AM
'Women are still late for hospital when they have a heart attack,' warns doctor
Vall d'Hebron professional says pharma "are less interested" in women being in clinical trials
May 28, 2022 02:18 PM
Open Arms Uno vessel: new milestone for refugee rescue NGO
Boat with capacity for 1,000 refugees open for visits all weekend in Barcelona’s port
May 28, 2022 10:10 AM
Nine monkeypox cases confirmed in Catalonia
Cases are linked to others already detected in Spain
May 27, 2022 07:38 PM
What we know of the Pakistani sisters murdered in ‘honor’ killing
Terrassa residents were assassinated after marrying their cousins and intended to divorce
May 27, 2022 06:15 PM
Four monkeypox cases confirmed in Catalonia
Cases are linked to others already detected in Spain
May 27, 2022 05:25 PM
Figueres aiming to turn historic center into “total tourist experience”
City council presents projects to Next Generation EU, including changes to Dalí museum area
May 27, 2022 10:14 AM
Barcelona Provincial Court to indict Shakira on charges of tax fraud amounting to €14.5 million
Court believe international singer lived in Catalonia between 2012 and 2014
May 26, 2022 03:28 PM
Teachers go on strike again to call for improved working conditions
6.19% of school staff participate in protest according to education department figures
May 25, 2022 12:47 PM
Twenty nightclubs to give out lids for glasses to combat drink spiking
Clubs to implement 'Ask for Angela' international safety codeword system
May 25, 2022 09:12 AM
Terrassa mourns two sisters allegedly murdered by husbands in Pakistan
Minute's silence held for victims of 'honor' killings who wanted to divorce and remarry after forced marriages
May 24, 2022 02:29 PM
Barcelona's La Sagrera train station 60% complete
Spanish transport ministry expects 50 million annual passengers once transport hub is operational
May 23, 2022 07:39 PM
Catalan businessman on FBI most wanted list over North Korea links
Alejandro Cao de Benós accused of conspiracy to violate US sanctions by providing blockchain technology services
May 23, 2022 05:49 PM
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