Barcelona to host one of the EU's first seven AI factories
€200 million project, expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025, aims to democratize access to advanced supercomputing infrastructure
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Catalonia's unexpected rise in breast cancer diagnoses
Unraveling the factors behind a decade-long trend
Catalonia's fishing industry halves in a decade, with fleet falling below 600 boats
In 2023, only 16,500 tonnes of fish were caught, compared to 32,000 tonnes in 2013
Barcelona to expand L2 metro line from Sant Antoni to Parc Logístic
Catalan government and city council commit to in €1bn project and environmental impact study
Three in four residents of Barcelona region have positive view of tourism
Survey by Barcelona Provincial Council shows increased dissatisfaction in the metropolitan area
Heavy snow and high winds cause disruption across Catalonia
Snowfall exceeds 20 cm in parts of the Pyrenees, while strong gusts injure two people and trigger over 1,600 emergency calls
'People see the 'guiri' and respond in Spanish or English'
South African Gerhard Kirsten shares his journey learning Catalan on TikTok and Instagram
Barcelona's Magic Fountain of Montjuïc could reopen in August 2025
City council will invest €3 million to renovate its iconic fountain, closed since 2022 due to drought
Severe weather warnings for cold, snow and wind in Catalonia this weekend
Weather could disrupt traffic, especially on Sunday, as thousands return after long bank holiday weekend
Over 13,000 students attend international schools in Catalonia
Demand for foreign education has grown, driven by families from abroad attracted by Barcelona's high quality of life
Provisional detention for bus driver involved in fatal crash in French Pyrenees
The bus driver of the vehicle that left L'Hospitalet de Llobregat tested positive for cocaine
Barcelona takes first step to regulate short-term rentals
The new law will require landlords to provide documented proof to justify seasonal rentals
Catalonia to hire 3,000 more Mossos d'Esquadra police officers by 2030
Security Council agree to incorporate Spanish National Police and Guardia Civil into 112 emergency number
Tourism sector sees strong occupancy for bank holiday weekend despite lack of snow
Travelers opt for alternative destinations near Christmas markets and rural accommodations
Justice department announces new criminal courts for Barcelona to tackle repeat offenders
Local police to be given tool to identify if detainees are repeat offenders
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