Second climber dies after rockfall while scaling scenic mountain range near Barcelona
A SECOND person has died after a horrifying rockfall wiped out a group climbing mountains in northern Spain. Marc and Laura, both aged 30, were
Lionel Messi buys 100% stake in fifth-tier Spanish football club located just five miles from old Barcelona stomping ground
ARGENTINE football superstar Lionel Messi has bought Spanish fifth-tier side UE Cornella. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward will have full control after taking a 100%
Mystery British expat hiding in plain sight in Barcelona old town revealed as feared Scottish mafia boss
A BRITISH man living a quiet expat life in the heart of Barcelona’s old town has been exposed as a senior leader of one of
A bloody war between Balkan mafias is erupting on the streets of Barcelona – and it’s already claimed two lives amid a string of shootings
BARCELONA has become the latest battleground in a bloody dispute between two rival Balkan mafias, with two people already killed in a series of shootings.
Barcelona launches massive crackdown on abusive landlords who flout housing rules and ignore rent caps
ROGUE landlords operating in Catalunya will soon be subject to tighter controls after regional lawmakers narrowly passed a decree doubling-down on recent housing reforms. The
Barcelona fights back against petty street crime: Six foreign criminals responsible for dozens of thefts and muggings are finally deported
POLICE have deported six foreign nationals from Barcelona after they were caught committing a string of repeat offences in the city. These individuals had more
Horror in Barcelona as hooded thugs shoot and try to slit throat of man sitting with partner and child near major shopping centre
A MAN is fighting for his life after attackers shot him and tried to slit his throat while he sat with his wife and son
No more tat: Barcelona to impose strict design rules on iconic La Rambla boulevard to create ‘zone of terrace excellence’
BARCELONA will introduce strict new design rules to turn the famous La Rambla boulevard into a ‘zone of terrace excellence’. The City Council will look
Delight as two peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia
WILDLIFE gurus in Barcelona are jumping for joy after two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in a nest installed on top of the city’s iconic Sagrada
Top Spanish university unveils fibre-optic network to test next-gen 6G internet
A LEADING Spanish university is set to test faster-than-ever 6G internet for the first time, in what officials say will ‘revolutionise connectivity’ across the country.
Seat launches an entirely Spanish-made electric car for €26k – curiously named after Barcelona’s most notorious barrio
A SPANISH carmaker has launched the first in a new series of electric vehicles built entirely in-country – and the name is sure to raise
Outrage in Barcelona as wheelchair-bound pensioner is locked up for killing thief who tried to snatch his gold chain
MEMBERS of Barcelona’s Bon Pastor community have protested the arrest of Pepe, a 66-year old wheelchair user who stabbed a thief to death in a
Wheelchair-bound pensioner ‘stabs and kills thief who tried to steal his gold chain’ in Barcelona horror robbery gone wrong
A THIEF was stabbed to death after trying to steal a necklace from a wheelchair-bound pensioner in a horrendous Barcelona robbery gone wrong. Catalan police
Catalonia shatters 2007 housing record as second-hand prices hit historic peak
Catalonia’s second-hand property market has reached a new milestone, with resale prices finally eclipsing a record set during the 2007 housing bubble. According to the
WATCH: Shocking moment two thieves violently rob a family of tourists as they get into a Barcelona taxi
A FAMILY of tourists had the shock of their lives when they were violently robbed while getting into a taxi in Barcelona last Sunday. The
Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay
BAD news has arrived for Catalunya’s holidaymakers as the region doubles its tourist tax. From April 1, Catalonia’s new law doubling the tourist tax across
Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, slams supporters as ‘ignorant and racist’ after football friendly in Barcelona is marred by anti-Muslim chanting
SPANISH football superstar Lamine Yamal has blasted ‘racist and ignorant’ fans after shocking anti-Muslim chants rang out during an international match in Spain. The wunderkind,
Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review
A BARCELONA restaurant has been whacked with a €4,000 fine after publicly revealing the sexuality and personal details of a customer in retaliation for a
‘It’s intolerable’: Spain’s football head coach speaks out after friendly against Egypt is overshadowed by racist anti-Muslim chanting
LAST night, racist and anti-Muslim chants broke out in Barcelona during Spain’s friendly with Egypt. The chants, including shouts of “if you don’t jump you
Spain’s property crisis bites: Home owners now spend over a third of income on housing – rising to more than 60% in Madrid and Barcelona
HOME owners in Spain are now spending over a third of income on housing as the housing crisis continues. This year housing prices are set
Revealed: The city in Spain where English is spoken best – and it’s not the obvious choice
SPAIN’s best English-speaking city isn’t Madrid or Barcelona, but a coastal hotspot topping the rankings thanks to its immersive approach to language learning. When it
WATCH: Thick smoke cloud stretches across Barcelona after fire rips through cargo containers in city’s port
A HUGE cloud of thick black smoke was seen across Barcelona on Sunday, after a fire tore through cargo trailers at the city’s port. The
EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions
SEMANA Santa, Spain’s holy week, is an incredible celebration of pagentry and ancient tradition rarely seen around the world these days. The seven-day extravaganza transforms
Previously buried air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil war are discovered in Barcelona
LONG-FORGOTTEN entrances to underground shelters were uncovered earlier this month during renovation work in Barcelona’s Hostafrancs neighbourhood. The discovery was made as workers upgraded a
Gang arrested over €32.8m tax scam on alcohol imported to Spain
18 PEOPLE have been arrested in Spain for defrauding the Tax Agency out of €32.8 million in VAT on alcohol imported from several EU countries.
Spanish gang-rape victim dies by euthanasia: Noelia, 25, became paralysed after throwing herself off roof in suicide bid
A BARCELONA woman who sought euthanasia and fought off a long legal battle by her father, had her life ended on Thursday. Noelia Castillo, 25,