Spanish government wants to limit short-term rentals and give residents veto over tourist flats
Housing minister says temporary rental contracts should only be for specific reasons such as studying or research
July 3, 2024 04:32 PM
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NGO warns Catalan language is facing 'emergency' as social use declines
Plataforma per La Llengua blames Spanish laws and urges citizens not to switch to Spanish
July 3, 2024 04:56 PM
Martina and Jan top baby names as births in Catalonia fall by 3.9% in 2023
Babies born to foreign mothers exceed one-third of total for first time
July 3, 2024 02:12 PM
Over 80% of homeless people in Barcelona receive no social care in first month on streets
Arrels Foundation report finds record 1,384 homeless people in December 2023
July 3, 2024 03:13 PM
Barcelona launches zero-emission ferry shuttle connecting beach to La Rambla
'Bus nàutic' will run 12 hours a day every 15 to 30 minutes at a cost of €1.9
July 3, 2024 12:57 PM
Catalonia welcomes over 2m foreign tourists in May for first time
Visitor spending up 8.3% to €2.3bn
July 3, 2024 11:40 AM
Public prosecutor accuses Glovo of continuing to infringe workers' rights
Delivery company forcing riders to become self-employed, legal brief argues
July 2, 2024 08:48 PM
Two sisters in Barcelona die by suicide hours before being evicted for not paying rent
City officials tried several times to contact the two women without success
July 2, 2024 06:00 PM
'Top Manta' street sellers unveil migration-focused t-shirts inspired by FC Barcelona colors
Vendors use moto 'Barça or barzakh' (Barcelona or death) to remember migrants crossing Mediterranean
July 1, 2024 01:08 PM
Barcelona rent prices register new record in first quarter of 2024: €1,193.41
Average price increased by 9.8% compared to previous year
July 1, 2024 10:14 AM
Police break up child sex abuse ring in Barcelona
Mossos d'Esquadra make 16 arrests after two-year investigation
June 28, 2024 07:44 PM
Taxi drivers issue warning over queues at Barcelona Airport
Drivers stage symbolic 15-minute protest to highlight lack of staff
June 28, 2024 02:13 PM
Barcelona set to increase tourist tax to €4 per night
City council asks Catalan government to amend law to allow further rises
June 28, 2024 06:44 PM
Catalonia marks International LGBT Pride Day amid warning of rise of far right
Government and Barcelona City Council hang flags from respective headquarters in Plaça Sant Jaume
June 28, 2024 11:19 AM
Campsite evacuated after bus fire spreads to forest
2,000 campers safely returned to site after blaze stabilized by firefighters
June 27, 2024 06:38 PM
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