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Jumping the fence to the 'Bunkers' is "occasional and sporadic", says Barcelona council

Jumping the fence to the 'Bunkers' is "occasional and sporadic", says Barcelona council

Two weeks after night access to the city lookout point on Turò de la Rovira was closed off, the council says it's working

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 18 of may of 2023 - 22:36

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Police use batons in uptown Barcelona district as pro and anti-squatter groups march | VIDEO

Police use batons in uptown Barcelona district as pro and anti-squatter groups march | VIDEO

On the eve of the municipal election campaign, Mossos batons were used over a housing issue that has sharply divided opinion

Guillem RS

Thursday, 11 of may of 2023 - 22:29

Thousands of Barcelona rail commuters face a month of disruption after signal box fire

Thousands of Barcelona rail commuters face a month of disruption after signal box fire

Adif's claim that lightning caused the grave problem on Barcelona's R2 South suburban line is contradicted by weather data

El Nacional

Wednesday, 3 of may of 2023 - 22:20

What Barcelona tourists need to know about the "Carmel Bunkers"

What Barcelona tourists need to know about the "Carmel Bunkers"

Overnight closing from 7:30pm till 9am is now the rule for the summit area of Turó de la Rovira (the "Bunkers")

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 3 of may of 2023 - 19:51

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As Catalonia's 'Exceptional' drought status expands, politicians agree to vote on Junts proposal

As Catalonia's 'Exceptional' drought status expands, politicians agree to vote on Junts proposal

Parliament will fast-track Junts drought proposal on Thursday, as "Exceptional" status expands from 224 to 495 municipalities

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 2 of may of 2023 - 23:53

The Obamas and Steven Spielberg in Barcelona: city sightseeing before Springsteen concert

The Obamas and Steven Spielberg in Barcelona: city sightseeing before Springsteen concert

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Steven Spielberg visit Barcelona ahead of the Bruce Springsteen concert this Friday

Joan Tardà Fernández

Friday, 28 of april of 2023 - 18:30

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The irrigators of Catalonia's Canal d'Urgell, left without water: "Without help, we won't make it"

The irrigators of Catalonia's Canal d'Urgell, left without water: "Without help, we won't make it"

"No one governs here. That's already been shown with the rabbit plague," a farmer in drought-hit Lleida told ElNacional.cat

Xavi Freixes

Tuesday, 25 of april of 2023 - 19:09

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Judge Pablo Llarena also wants the parties to say whether MEP's no-show should lead to an arrest warrant against her

Jaume Vich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 16:51

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Everything is ready for the celebration that many Catalans regard as the most beautiful day of the year: Diada de Sant Jordi

El Nacional

Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 01:42

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

It's the first time in history that such a drastic measure has been taken, and will cause huge losses for Lleida agriculture

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 23:20

Dani Alves tells judge that the sex was consensual and he lied to hide it from his wife

Dani Alves tells judge that the sex was consensual and he lied to hide it from his wife

Former Barça star accused of rape has made a new statement, admitting penetration but asserting that the sex was consensual

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 20:53

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World's first robotic lung transplant carried out at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron hospital

World's first robotic lung transplant carried out at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron hospital

The same operation also pioneered a new access route for removing diseased lungs and inserting new ones

Judit Pellicer

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 19:32

The Catalan businessman now turning his Pyrenean village into a 100% sustainable municipality

The Catalan businessman now turning his Pyrenean village into a 100% sustainable municipality

Entrepreneur Joan Planes is now working so that the town of Estamariu can be fully powered by solar energy and biogas

Germán Aranda

Thursday, 13 of april of 2023 - 22:04

What will Dani Alves tell the rape case judge in the new statement he has asked for?

What will Dani Alves tell the rape case judge in the new statement he has asked for?

The ex-footballer has altered his story several times so won't be going back to the investigating judge again on a whim

Guillem RS

Thursday, 13 of april of 2023 - 20:08

'The Economist' asserts that the Catalan language will benefit from the arrival of AI

'The Economist' asserts that the Catalan language will benefit from the arrival of AI

The British business weekly celebrates ChatGPT's technology which has levelled the playing field between languages

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 5 of april of 2023 - 23:38

Catalan police counterattack to stop hackers from leaking Barcelona hospital data

Catalan police counterattack to stop hackers from leaking Barcelona hospital data

Police have blocked the website from which the stolen data was leaked, but are not confident their tactic will last long

Guillem RS

Tuesday, 4 of april of 2023 - 22:36

Canadian tourist dies in Barcelona after fall from bridge while being attacked by thieves

Canadian tourist dies in Barcelona after fall from bridge while being attacked by thieves

A truck driver raised the alarm at 6am after the young man fell on to the Ronda Litoral motorway

Guillem RS

Wednesday, 15 of march of 2023 - 20:15

Cyber extortionists demand $4.5 million ransom to return Barcelona hospital's data

Cyber extortionists demand $4.5 million ransom to return Barcelona hospital's data

"Not a cent" of ransom will be paid, reiterate leaders at Hospital Clínic, which has caught up with 90% of complex surgery

Nura Portella

Friday, 10 of march of 2023 - 20:41

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Firefighters recover bodies of three geologists who died in Catalonia mine

Firefighters recover bodies of three geologists who died in Catalonia mine

After a seven hour operation, firefighters recovered the bodies of three young geologists killed in a mine cave-in in Súria

Guillem RS / Julio Collado

Thursday, 9 of march of 2023 - 23:06

The best images of the March 8th demonstration in Barcelona for International Women's Day 2023

The best images of the March 8th demonstration in Barcelona for International Women's Day 2023

Thousands of people filled the streets of Barcelona to commit to and celebrate the feminist struggle on 8-M

Carlos Baglietto

Wednesday, 8 of march of 2023 - 22:18

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1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

Catalan government approves a menstrual equity plan that provides for free access to reusable menstrual products

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 7 of march of 2023 - 19:25

The cyberattack that has paralysed Barcelona's Hospital Clínic: "No ransom will be paid"

The cyberattack that has paralysed Barcelona's Hospital Clínic: "No ransom will be paid"

Major Catalan public hospital hopes to resume some activity progressively from Tuesday after serious ransomware attack

Nura Portella

Monday, 6 of march of 2023 - 13:07

What salary do you need to pay the rent (and live decently) in and around Barcelona?

What salary do you need to pay the rent (and live decently) in and around Barcelona?

A single person in Barcelona city can expect to spend at least 883 euros a month on housing

Germán Aranda

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 22:19

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

A week after the controversy, the classic Barcelona bar in the Boqueria market hauls up the rollers once again

Victor Antich

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 13:52

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Drought restrictions come into force for six million Catalans: who is affected?

Catalonia's 29-month drought means six million people are now at 'Exception' status: here are the details.

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 1 of march of 2023 - 22:54

Shooting in central Barcelona, with two injured: police hunting for gunman

Shooting in central Barcelona, with two injured: police hunting for gunman

The Mossos are searching for a man who fired pistol shots that injured two people in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella district

Julio Collado / Guillem RS

Friday, 24 of february of 2023 - 19:00

Tragedy in Sallent: Catalan school authorities now admit that bullying may be a factor

Tragedy in Sallent: Catalan school authorities now admit that bullying may be a factor

Fatal fall of 12-year-old girl and grave injury to her twin sister is now thought to have been a joint suicide attempt

Guillem RS

Thursday, 23 of february of 2023 - 22:43

The town of Sallent, in shock: how did 12-year-old twins come to fall from third floor?

The town of Sallent, in shock: how did 12-year-old twins come to fall from third floor?

One girl died and her sister is in a serious but stable condition after both fell from a balcony in central Catalonia town

Guillem RS

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 23:25

DNA confirms find of remains of Cipriano Martos, murdered by Spanish Civil Guard in 1973

DNA confirms find of remains of Cipriano Martos, murdered by Spanish Civil Guard in 1973

The remains of Martos, tortured for his political dissidence, were identified in one of Catalonia's 887 known mass graves

Quim Riera Guitart

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 21:22

Dani Alves must stay in jail, says court, due to "economic muscle" and flight risk

Dani Alves must stay in jail, says court, due to "economic muscle" and flight risk

Barcelona judges were far from convinced by ex-footballer's appeal for bail in alleged rape case and he will remain in prison

Guillem RS

Tuesday, 21 of february of 2023 - 20:09

Spanish police, nervous over who will rule the waves at America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona

Spanish police, nervous over who will rule the waves at America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona

Announcement that Catalonia's Mossos will coordinate security for the yachting contest raises a storm among the Civil Guard

Guillem RS / Robert AS

Friday, 17 of february of 2023 - 21:44

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Committee set up by Foment employers group warns of problems with sea platform plan, but insists on need for airport growth

El Nacional

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 23:26

Félix Millet, released due to illness, returns to a Catalan prison by order of judge

Félix Millet, released due to illness, returns to a Catalan prison by order of judge

Former Palau de la Música director, jailed for corruption, was previously in a private health facility due to illness

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 21:58

Israeli disinformation expert launched cyberattack against 2014 Catalan independence vote

Israeli disinformation expert launched cyberattack against 2014 Catalan independence vote

Entrepreneur boasted of cyberattack on Catalonia's unofficial '9-N' referendum as a success story in his service offer

Judit Pellicer

Wednesday, 15 of february of 2023 - 22:23

Via Laietana road works reveal skeleton of Barcelona resident from 1,500 years ago

Via Laietana road works reveal skeleton of Barcelona resident from 1,500 years ago

The late Roman era grave was discovered in the context of the works to remodel Via Laietana, not far from the Cathedral

Jordi Palmer

Monday, 13 of february of 2023 - 22:59

Dani Alves case: DNA found on woman's body contradicts footballer's third version of events

Dani Alves case: DNA found on woman's body contradicts footballer's third version of events

Brazilian sports star remains in custody in a Catalan prison while investigation of rape allegation continues

Guillem RS

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 23:01

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Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Trial of Junts leader Laura Borràs over contract irregularities begins with her lawyers claiming procedural irregularities

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 20:23

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Lawyer of Junts president asserts that he must interrogate last in irregular contracts case which opens on Friday

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 9 of february of 2023 - 20:03

Judges oblige Spanish government to include bullfighting in cultural grant for youth

Judges oblige Spanish government to include bullfighting in cultural grant for youth

Government's 400-euro cultural voucher for young Spaniards excluded bullfight entry, but the Supreme Court has reversed this

Júlia Peñascal

Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 23:07

Judge in Dani Alves rape case tells witness that she too could lay sexual charges

Judge in Dani Alves rape case tells witness that she too could lay sexual charges

Former Barça footballer has now spent two weeks in the Brians 2 prison since being arrested for the alleged nightclub rape

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 3 of february of 2023 - 19:55