Wild boar attacks in Barcelona down 70% in last two years
Local police record 417 incidents related to feral pigs in 2024, down from 1,321 in 2022
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Barcelona reuses sand from construction works to refill beaches
Mayor says measure saves on costs but is not sufficient alone
Barcelona drug cartel dismantled: 7 tons of cocaine and €6 million in cash seized
Police arrest 25 people in 29 raids across Spain
Prison without bail for murdering 94-year-old woman in northern Catalonia
Investigation open on murder and attempted homicide charges after events in Sant Joan les Fonts
Man caught riding electric scooter on highway
Catalan police issued €200 fine and escorted rider out of harm's way
Berga municipal market to be redeveloped for new uses
With only two stalls remaining, the city council wants to revamp the empty space
New T-usual and T-jove fares to take effect on February 10
T-usual will increase from €22 to €35.20 and T-jove from €44 to €70.40
Pre-enrolment for preschool, primary, and secondary school for 2025-2026 to open March 12-26
Provisional list of applicants' points to be published on April 24, final list on June 16
Barcelona's T-Usual public transport ticket rises to €35.20 and T-Jove to €70.40
New public transport prices take effect after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
Tenants' Union launches 'marathon' campaign to prevent Casa Orsola eviction in Barcelona
First eviction set for January 31 in Eixample block purchased by investment fund to make short-term lets
Catalonia launches WhatsApp for youth to report abuse and violence
New chat aims to reach more children, as only 6.7% of calls come from minors who are less familiar with using the phone
International drug traffic organization dismantled in Barcelona
Eight arrested in Catalan capital and Ibiza for involvement in synthetic drugs
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
Prosecution seeks 46-year prison sentence for man who murdered shooting instructor
In 2023, the accused used Canovelles shooting range's practice weapons for the fatal attack, before fleeing to Murica, hijacking three cars
Man arrested for death of woman in northern Catalonia
According to initial information, the supposed attacker and victim are relatives
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