British digital banking giant Monzo launches in Spain – and takes on Revolut
A FAST-GROWING British digital bank is launching in Spain for the first time, setting up a fresh battle with rivals including Revolut. Fintech Monzo, founded
Teacher strikes in Catalunya to end after trade unions strike €700 million deal with regional government
AN indefinite strike that emptied classrooms across Catalunya and saw Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia blocked off by protesters will finally come to an end after
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I spent three days at Primavera Sound Barcelona – this is why you MUST add it to your festival list’
FOR three nights every year, tens of thousands of partygoers descend on Parc del Forum, an uninspiring concrete jungle nestled between the high-rise buildings of
WATCH: England football star Anthony Gordon surprises Barcelona fans with fluent Spanish skills at unveiling – before trying hand at Catalan
ENGLAND star Anthony Gordon showed off his language skills by speaking fluent Spanish without notes at his FC Barcelona unveiling on Friday. British footballers have
Tourist warning as going shirtless in these Spanish cities could land you with a €750 fine – starting with Marbella and Mallorca
SPANISH cities are enforcing strict dress codes across tourist destinations to promote public decorum, with the act of going shirtless costing violators up to €750.
Barcelona launches massive crackdown on dodgy 24 hour supermarkets as central shops are shut down over illegal electricity hookups, expired food on sale and illegal workers
BARCELONA has cracked down on round-the-clock supermarkets as inspectors uncovered dangerous fire risks, stolen electricity and expired food in dozens of city centre shops. More
Riot police raid Barcelona apartment block in upmarket Eixample after squatters break into flat with residents inside
A VIOLENT attempted squatting in the heart of Barcelona ended in a bizarre twist after riot police discovered that one of the victims was a
Madrid is banking on recent immigration influx to repopulate inland ’empty Spain’ regions
MIGRANTS are being encouraged to move to Spain’s rural areas as the bigger cities strain against the continued arrival of residents. Foreign-born individuals make up
This Barcelona international school Is offering unparalleled support for expat families in Spain – here’s what you need to know
EVERY year on International Day of Families, Barcelona’s Hamelin-Laie International School celebrates the multicultural families who have crossed borders to build a life in Spain
Costa del Sol’s biggest Pride kicks off as Torremolinos to mark huge march with free concerts and 23 floats
SPAIN’s celebration of the LGBTQ+ community starts in Costa del Sol town with a parade and week-long activities. Get out your most colourful attire and
Mango founder Isak Andic fell at a Barcelona office three months before his death, son’s defence reveals
MURDER suspect Jonathan Andic brought forward video evidence to claim innocence in his father’s death before temporarily stepping down from his position. Jonathan Andic’s defence
WATCH: Police open fire in petrol station as gang of highway robbers use stolen BMW to ram patrol car in chaotic late-night Barcelona shootout
OFFICERS opened fired at a petrol station in Barcelona after being confronted by a gang of lorry thieves. The dangerous incident unfolded at the EsclatOil
Stolen van crammed with live lambs intercepted by police during a dramatic midnight highway bust in Catalunya as sheep rustling continues
A SUSPECTED sheep thief has been caught after officers from Catalunya’s Mossos d’Esquadra police force stopped a stolen van packed with live lambs on a
Vandals caught graffitiing trains in Catalunya to face mega fines of up to €900,000 under tough new crackdown
VANDALS caught spraying graffiti on trains will face massive financial penalties under a strict new law in Catalunya. Offenders now face fines of up to
Swiss fugitive arrested in Tarragona by Spanish police after girlfriend’s remains are discovered buried in garden back home
A SWISS man accused of murdering his partner has been arrested in a remote part of Catalunya following a joint investigation with police in his
Filming of new Russell Crowe movie halted in Catalunya after crew fail to comply with regulations to stop spread of African swine fever
THE Catalan government has ordered work to stop on a Hollywood blockbuster movie starring Russell Crowe because the production company has not followed safety procedures
WATCH: Man in Catalunya calmly washes blood off his hands after murdering ex-partner in broad daylight as another shocking prevention failing comes to light
THIS is the moment that a man calmly washed blood off his hands after murdering his ex-partner in broad daylight in Catalunya. The graphic footage
British expats in Spain struggling to renew residency as bots stealing appointments and staff shortages cause 14-week wait for vital TIE cards
BRITONS in Spain face anger and frustration as delays soar in securing vital residency paperwork needed to live legally in the country. Authorities have warned
Bizarre spate of sheep rustling hits Catalan region as entire flocks go missing
LIVESTOCK thefts have surged across Catalunya as entire flocks of sheep disappear from farms ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, leaving many farmers with no
Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand
A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by
WATCH: Jonathan Andic charged with murder of Mango founder Isak Andic makes Barcelona court appearance.
THE eldest son of Mango founder Isak Andic has appeared in a Barcelona court after being charged with the murder of his billionaire father. Jonathan
Three off-duty Canadian police officers arrested in Barcelona after ‘serious’ incident involving sex worker
A TRIO of cops from Canada have been accused of sexual assault against a sex worker while on vacation in Catalunya. Spanish authorities apprehended three
Son of Mango founder arrested for suspected murder over billionaire father’s mountain fall in Barcelona
THE eldest son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested for the suspected murder of his billionaire father in Catalunya. Jonathan Andic was detained
WATCH: Shock in Barcelona as ‘known drug dealer’ is shot in the head in broad daylight on busy street
A SUSPECTED drug dealer was shot dead in the head in broad daylight on a busy street in Barcelona on Saturday evening. The killing happened
WATCH: Neo-Nazi woman arrested in Catalunya for plastering children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffiti
A 28-YEAR-OLD woman linked to neo-Nazi ideology has been arrested in Catalunya after allegedly covering a children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffiti and xenophobic stickers. The
Catalunya’s tourism model and huge pig farm industry are an unsustainable drain on public money, explosive new report claims
A NEW report has cast doubt on the sustainability of Catalunya’s tourism and pig farming sectors. The explosive report argues that the public cost of