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No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

KNOWLEDGE of Catalan is set to become a key condition for anyone hoping to build a life in Barcelona, after new rules confirmed that language

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Lead·Politics

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… 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

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion

US airline JetBlue launches daily flights between Barcelona and Boston during summer season

A NEW daily summer route has been launched linking Barcelona with Boston to boost transatlantic travel options for Spain. JetBlue began the seasonal service on

21 Apr, 2026 @ 16:01

Barcelona·Lead·Travel News

Pedro Sanchez welcomes leaders of Mexico, Brazil and Colombia at Barcelona summit to plan ‘new world order’ for international progressive left

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez is set to welcome a host of left-wing leaders from across the world this Friday for a summit aimed at

17 Apr, 2026 @ 11:45

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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

17 Apr, 2026 @ 11:22

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

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%

17 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

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.

16 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Sant Pol de Mar with pool garage – € 695,000

Barcelona · Costa Maresme · Sant Pol de Mar Living in Sant Pol de Mar! Sant Pol de Mar is one of the most charming

16 Apr, 2026 @ 11:01

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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

16 Apr, 2026 @ 10:53

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Property

The EES deadline has caused chaos across Europe for beleaguered travellers – but how have Spain’s airports fared?

TRAVELLERS from beyond the EU have been bracing for ‘nightmare’ scenarios at European airports since the new digital border control system was gradually rolled out

15 Apr, 2026 @ 18:48

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel·Technology

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

15 Apr, 2026 @ 17:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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

15 Apr, 2026 @ 14:14

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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

14 Apr, 2026 @ 18:05

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead

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

14 Apr, 2026 @ 13:57

Barcelona·Environment·Lead·Nature

Man, 30, dies after rockfall while climbing in Spain’s picturesque Montserrat mountain range

A MAN who was seriously injured in a rockfall while climbing mountains in northern Spain has succumbed to his injuries in hospital, medical officials have

12 Apr, 2026 @ 18:44

Catalunya·Lead

Attendants at 6GLabNet's opening ceremony.

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.

10 Apr, 2026 @ 12:47

Barcelona·Lead·Technology

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

9 Apr, 2026 @ 14:35

Barcelona·Lead·Technology

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

A SECTION of the R4 Rodalies rail network in Barcelona has finally reopened more than two months after it was closed following a deadly crash.

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:18

Lead·Travel News

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

7 Apr, 2026 @ 14:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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,

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:18

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

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

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:42

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

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

31 Mar, 2026 @ 17:26

Barcelona·Galicia·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Valencia

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

30 Mar, 2026 @ 14:20

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

Danger to life warning in northern Spain: Red alert issued for ‘hurricane-force’ 140km/h winds – these are the affected areas

RESIDENTS and visitors based in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range in Spain are being urged to exercise an extreme level of caution this

29 Mar, 2026 @ 14:15

Catalunya·Lead·Weather

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

28 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Marbella·Sevilla

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

27 Mar, 2026 @ 18:15

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

US airline JetBlue launches daily flights between Barcelona and Boston during summer season

Pedro Sanchez welcomes leaders of Mexico, Brazil and Colombia at Barcelona summit to plan ‘new world order’ for international progressive left

Second climber dies after rockfall while scaling scenic mountain range near Barcelona

Lionel Messi buys 100% stake in fifth-tier Spanish football club located just five miles from old Barcelona stomping ground

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

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Sant Pol de Mar with pool garage – € 695,000

Barcelona launches massive crackdown on abusive landlords who flout housing rules and ignore rent caps

The EES deadline has caused chaos across Europe for beleaguered travellers – but how have Spain’s airports fared?

Barcelona fights back against petty street crime: Six foreign criminals responsible for dozens of thefts and muggings are finally deported

Horror in Barcelona as hooded thugs shoot and try to slit throat of man sitting with partner and child near major shopping centre

No more tat: Barcelona to impose strict design rules on iconic La Rambla boulevard to create ‘zone of terrace excellence’

Delight as two peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia

Man, 30, dies after rockfall while climbing in Spain’s picturesque Montserrat mountain range

Top Spanish university unveils fibre-optic network to test next-gen 6G internet

Seat launches an entirely Spanish-made electric car for €26k – curiously named after Barcelona’s most notorious barrio

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

WATCH: Shocking moment two thieves violently rob a family of tourists as they get into a Barcelona taxi

Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, slams supporters as ‘ignorant and racist’ after football friendly in Barcelona is marred by anti-Muslim chanting

Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review

Revealed: The city in Spain where English is spoken best – and it’s not the obvious choice

WATCH: Thick smoke cloud stretches across Barcelona after fire rips through cargo containers in city’s port

Danger to life warning in northern Spain: Red alert issued for ‘hurricane-force’ 140km/h winds – these are the affected areas

EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions

Previously buried air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil war are discovered in Barcelona

Fears for Gibraltar monkeys as they’re spotted ‘eating mud after consuming junk food from tourists’

Third patient dies after receiving ‘six times the required drug dose’ at hospital in central Spain

Is the bubble beginning to burst? Number of home purchases in Spain falls for second consecutive month

Warning for holidaymakers as busy Spanish airport shuts for over a month from TODAY

Popular Costa del Sol expat haven demands breakwaters to protect its dwindling beaches from being washed away – and Madrid to pay