Spain bans sale of cannabis-infused sweets
Barcelona City Council announces it will intensify inspections of cannabis shops and other establishments to ensure compliance
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FC Barcelona player faces homophobic insults for posing with LGBTQ activist
Defender Héctor Fort and Brigitta Lamoure are targets of messages on social media
Parts of century-old ship found five meters underground in Barcelona
Archeologists hope the 'exceptional' findings reveal city port history
Israeli arms contracts put strain on Spanish PM's defense plans
Delàs Center reports Spain has awarded 46 military contracts worth €1.04 billion to Israeli arms manufacturers since October 2023
MACBA expansion at the expense of skaters' community: 'We are citizens too'
The museum's expansion will redesign the Plaça dels Angels, demolishing a very important global-known skating spot
Thousands rally to defend Catalan language in Sant Jordi grassroots demonstration
Barcelona streets fill up with demonstrators, books, and roses on Catalonia's Day of Love
Best Sant Jordi 2025 photos in Barcelona and across Catalonia
Millions of roses and books carried around the territory on Catalonia's Day of Love
Barcelona begins gradual reopening of ornamental fountains after drought
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc set to return in second phase, between June and October
Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
Catalonia declares three days of mourning after Pope Francis’ death
Cancellation of events not related to cultural promotion of Sant Jordi, with flags flying at half-mast
Barcelona archbishop only Catalan cardinal eligible to vote for new Pope –yet rules himself out
Joan Josep Omella hopeful that next pontifex continues Francis path after conclave he will attend
President Illa heads Catalan civil society's tribute to Pope Francis
Pontifex approved first steps toward beatification of architect Antoni Gaudí one week before death
Hailstorm in Lleida area damages up to 50,000 hectares of crops
Farmers ask government for protection nets to counter climate change effects
Man arrested on AP-7 highway with body of dead woman in trunk of car
Arrested man approached police officers patrolling highway
500 PortAventura workers demonstrate outside theme park with 80% strike participation, unions say
Employees call the opening of the park "reckless" and demand improved working conditions
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