New direct high-speed train line between Sevilla and Barcelona opens in Spain
A NEW high-speed rail network has been launched, linking Sevilla and Barcelona – two of the country’s most iconic cities – without requiring a change
‘She would never leave her boy’: mum of Kirsty Ward breaks down in tears in court as soldier ex stands trial for murder in Spain
TEARS, tension and trauma rocked a Spanish courtroom this week as the heartbroken mother of Kirsty Ward, the Irish woman allegedly murdered by her boyfriend
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I saw how Catalunya celebrates St George’s Day… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’
ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many
Barcelona planning designated ‘selfie spot’ to ease tourist congestion around the Sagrada Familia
THE Sagrada Familia is one of Spain’s most famous tourist destinations. Tickets must be booked in advance, with spots to walk through the largest (unfinished)
From coal to culture: Barcelona’s forgotten power plant Tres Xemeneies to get epic makeover
ONCE a towering titan of industry, the iconic Tres Xemeneies power plant is set to become the beating heart of Barcelona’s cultural future. The 1970s
Migrants in Spain claim Barcelona is paying for their train tickets to Valencia as homelessness rises
MIGRANTS have been found sleeping rough in Valencia after arriving from Barcelona with their bus and train fares paid by the Catalan capital’s council. Valencia
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi one step closer to sainthood as Pope recognises his ‘heroic virtue’
ICONIC Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi – the man behind Barcelona’s Sagrada FamÃlia cathedral – has moved a step closer to sainthood after Pope Francis officially
New drug from Spain’s University of Barcelona offers hope for Alzheimer’s sufferers
RESEARCHERS from the University of Barcelona have made a breakthrough in producing a drug for Alzheimer’s disease sufferers after testing it on mice. Though the
Early morning counter-terrorism raid in Barcelona: ‘Several arrests’ of Hezbollah-linked cell in heart of the city
AN anti-terrorist operation in Barcelona’s Eixample district was launched on Tuesday morning. The Guardia Civil was targeting members of a Hezbollah-linked organisation occupying an apartment
Barcelona’s Montjuic will be transformed by these three major projects
FOR the centenary commemoration of the 1929 International Exposition on the Montjuic, plans for three monumental halls have been presented. These proposals offer a glimpse
Heavy demand leads to extra Lady Gaga concert being added in Spain
STRONG demand from Lady Gaga’s Spanish fans has led to an extra date being added to her ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour. The performer declared two dates
Appeal court sensationally CLEARS ex-Barca star Dani Alves of r*pe in Spain
EX-BARCELONA footballer Dani Alves has won an appeal against his February 2024 sexual assault conviction. The Brazilian international was found guilty of raping a 23-year-old
Lady Gaga is coming to Spain as part of ‘The Mayhem Ball’ tour
POP superstar Lady Gaga is bringing her ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour to Spain this autumn. The tour follows the release of her sixth studio album, ‘Mayhem’,
These are the three ‘happiest’ beaches in Spain, according to bizarre ‘facial recognition’ study
A NEW study analysing 100 beaches worldwide suggests that Spain is home to the happiest beach on the planet. London-based travel agency CV Villas used
Blow for squatters in Barcelona: Court rules cutting power and water to occupied homes is NOT a crime
PROPERTY owners in Barcelona who stop paying utility bills for squatted homes will no longer be committing a criminal offense. Barcelona’s Provincial Court made the
Young woman wins ‘right to die’ case following first euthanasia law challenge in Spain
A BARCELONA court says a 24-year-old paraplegic woman can end her life following a legal challenge by her father and the Christian Lawyers group. The
Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations
SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,
Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees
THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury
Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain
SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be
‘Expats go home!’: Michael Barrymore is taunted by anti-tourism activists in Spain after abandoning move to Barcelona
SPANISH anti-tourism activists are increasingly setting their sights on expats as their anger over rising rents and cost of living soars. Among the latest targets
Watch: Spain narrowly avoids ‘Charlie Hebdo 2.0’ as Islamist terror cell in Barcelona is caught plotting attack after ‘hunting victims on TikTok’
SPANISH and Italian police have arrested 11 terror suspects accused of plotting ‘violent’ attacks in Spain by hunting ‘blasphemous’ infidels on social media. The Policia
Spain reopens investigation into death of billionaire Mango founder in Barcelona
A CATALUNYA judge has reopened a probe into December’s death of Isak Andic- the billionaire founder of the Mango fashion store chain. The businessman, 71,
Father goes to court to stop daughter ending her life in landmark challenge to Spain’s euthanasia law
A PARAPLEGIC woman, 24, has told a Barcelona court during a landmark case that she wants a dignified death under Spain’s euthanasia laws. It’s the
Brits among dozens injured in horror bus collision in Barcelona – as potential cause emerges
BRITISH tourists were among more than 50 injured in a horror bus crash supposedly caused by a wandering pedestrian. Just before 3pm on Monday, two
Spain’s King Felipe opens World Mobile Congress which showcases the latest in wireless technology
THE world’s biggest wireless technology showcase began on Monday in Barcelona, with King Felipe opening the World Mobile Congress 2025 and later shaking hands with
Major tourist destination in Spain will DOUBLE its tourist tax Â
A MAJOR Spanish tourist destination is set to double its tourist tax amidst increasing tensions between locals and visitors. The Catalan government announced new legislation