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Spain's market regulator approves BBVA takeover bid for Banc Sabadell, shareholders next

Barcelona

Announcement arrives after US Securities and Exchange Commission greenlights takeover bid with at least 30% of shares

Free museums, Aquarium celebrations, and MotoGP: what's on this weekend

Barcelona

From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area

Barcelona Aquarium celebrates 30th anniversary with special program of activities

Barcelona

Renowned pastry chef Christian Escribà makes birthday cake for occasion, while tickets discounted 20%

Irene Solà wins 2025 Dutch European Literature Prize

Barcelona

First Catalan writer to win prestigious award with 'I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Towards Darkness'

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Barcelona metro opens Correus and Gaudí ghost stations for first time

Barcelona

Eight sites accessible for centenary celebrations, including warehouses and metro simulator room

The Phantom of the Opera comes to Barcelona for very first time

Barcelona

Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical runs at Teatre Tívoli from September 23 to February 1

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BBVA to proceed with Sabadell takeover bid with at least 30% of shares

Barcelona

Basque bank receives green-light from US Securities and Exchange Commission

Police investigate anti-Israel graffiti on Girona Synagogue

Girona

Community considers attack "antisemitic" as they do not have "any say" in decisions of Netanyahu's government

Barcelona scientists identify protein to reduce obesity, challenging Ozempic

Barcelona

Institute for Research in Biomedicine experts unveil new mechanism to treat obesity without lowering food intake

EU Advocate General backs lifting EU Parliamentary immunity for Puigdemont

Luxembourg

Former pro-independence president Carles Puigdemont is no longer an MEP, although court case continues

President Salvador Illa and Carles Puigdemont meet in Brussels for first time

Brussels

Socialist leader gathers with pro-independence figure, living in Belgium since 2017

Spanish minister acknowledges Catalonia’s is most deteriorated commuter train network

Barcelona

Óscar Puente says Rodalies rail infrastructure has received "worst treatment" from authorities

Negotiations to keep Formula 1 in Catalonia 'much more advanced' with news expected 'soon'

Barcelona

Business minister admits alternating with other circuits is one option on the table

Three films with Catalan links shortlisted to represent Spain at Oscars

Barcelona

'Sirât' by Oliver Laxe, 'Romería' by Carla Simón, and 'Sorda' by Eva Libertad in contention

Gaza aid flotilla asks Spain for diplomatic protection after drones fly over ships

Barcelona

Mission departed Barcelona on Monday and is due to arrive in Gaza within two weeks

Barcelona opens doors to key public transport sites during European Mobility Week

Barcelona

From September 16 to 22, visitors can enjoy free tours of behind-the-scenes locations that keep the city moving

2025/26 school year: fewer students in classrooms but more with specific support needs

Barcelona

Department expects more than 1.6 million pupils in education system

Barcelona sees record number of 'tropical' and 'torrid' nights during summer months

Barcelona

Temperatures stayed above 20°C on 88 out of 92 nights and above 25ºC on 36 nights

CaixaForum brings Paris to Barcelona with Matisse and Monet works from Pompidou and Orangérie museums

Barcelona

Cultures of Pacific islanders, immersive songs of nature, and a real fossilized mammoth also feature in new season lineup

Leatherback sea turtle rescued in northern Costa Brava harbor

Colera

Animal was stranded between boats in port of Colera

Catalan Book Week returns to Barcelona with expanded program and record expectations

Barcelona

From September 19 to 28, Arc de Triomf will host over 300 exhibitors and 94 stalls showcasing Catalan literature

Rapes rise 22% in Catalonia in first half of 2025 while murders drop 45%

Barcelona

The total number of criminal offences fell by 4.5%, reaching 243,582

Catalan News | News in English from Barcelona & Catalonia

Spain's market regulator approves BBVA takeover bid for Banc Sabadell, shareholders next

Free museums, Aquarium celebrations, and MotoGP: what's on this weekend

Barcelona Aquarium celebrates 30th anniversary with special program of activities

Irene Solà wins 2025 Dutch European Literature Prize

Barcelona metro opens Correus and Gaudí ghost stations for first time

The Phantom of the Opera comes to Barcelona for very first time

More top stories

BBVA to proceed with Sabadell takeover bid with at least 30% of shares

Police investigate anti-Israel graffiti on Girona Synagogue

Barcelona scientists identify protein to reduce obesity, challenging Ozempic

EU Advocate General backs lifting EU Parliamentary immunity for Puigdemont

President Salvador Illa and Carles Puigdemont meet in Brussels for first time

Spanish minister acknowledges Catalonia’s is most deteriorated commuter train network

Negotiations to keep Formula 1 in Catalonia 'much more advanced' with news expected 'soon'

Three films with Catalan links shortlisted to represent Spain at Oscars

Gaza aid flotilla asks Spain for diplomatic protection after drones fly over ships

Barcelona opens doors to key public transport sites during European Mobility Week

2025/26 school year: fewer students in classrooms but more with specific support needs

Barcelona sees record number of 'tropical' and 'torrid' nights during summer months

CaixaForum brings Paris to Barcelona with Matisse and Monet works from Pompidou and Orangérie museums

Leatherback sea turtle rescued in northern Costa Brava harbor

Catalan Book Week returns to Barcelona with expanded program and record expectations

Rapes rise 22% in Catalonia in first half of 2025 while murders drop 45%

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