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Panic in Barcelona’s El Prat airport as man tosses backpack and shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

A MAN was arrested at Barcelona Airport after throwing a backpack onto the ground and shouting ‘Allahu Akbar,’ sending terrified travellers fleeing in panic. Footage

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:26

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Fly-tipping gang busted by police after crossing French border to dump 46,000 tonnes of rubbish on Spanish soil

SPANISH police have detained four people after finally foiling a fly-tipping gang who smuggled more than 46,000 tonnes of rubbish across the border from France.

19 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part

SCIENTISTS in Catalunya have launched a massive citizen science experiment to study for the first time how a total solar eclipse affects the human body.

18 Jul, 2026 @ 12:00

Catalunya·Environment·Health·Lead

Catalunya wildfire alert: Firefighters brace for ‘highest risk’ as third heatwave sends temperatures soaring

CATALAN firefighters are preparing for the ‘highest risk’ of wildfires on Wednesday as the region faces its third heatwave of the summer. A spokeswoman for

14 Jul, 2026 @ 15:15

Catalunya·Lead·Weather

Catalunya braces for another heatwave with warning issued for 40C highs – as 76 municipalities placed under extreme alert for wildfire risk

CATALUNYA is bracing for the third heatwave of the summer as forecasts warn of 40C highs and extreme wildfire risk. The heatwave began on Sunday

13 Jul, 2026 @ 13:40

Catalunya·Lead·Weather

Barcelona breaks all-time heat record as sweltering heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 40C

BARCELONA has broken its all-time heat record for the second time in only three years as another scorching heatwave continues to send temperatures soaring across

9 Jul, 2026 @ 18:13

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Weather

Red weather alert: Catalunya braces for ‘life-threatening’ 44C heatwave just days after huge wildfire trapped 12,000 residents indoors

RESIDENTS in Catalunya are bracing for another bout of extreme heat, just days after a massive wildfire confined more than 12,000 of them to their

5 Jul, 2026 @ 19:31

Catalunya·Lead·Weather

Tour de France comes to Spain: The best places to catch the peloton in action as Barcelona hosts the Grand Depart

CYCLING’S most prestigious race has landed in Spain after the 2026 edition of the Tour de France officially began on the streets of Barcelona. The

4 Jul, 2026 @ 18:24

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Sport

Missing England fan found in Barcelona after 10-day search – but had NO idea anyone was looking for him

A BRITISH football fan reported missing while heading to the US for the World Cup has been found in Barcelona – and had no idea

3 Jul, 2026 @ 15:30

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

MISSING: Mystery as England fan vanishes on way to World Cup during Barcelona layover

A SEARCH is underway for an English football fan who went missing while travelling to the US to watch the Three Lions’ next World Cup

1 Jul, 2026 @ 12:43

Barcelona·Lead

Brawls and tension between Barcelona’s Pakistani and Algerian communities in El Raval force police to set up summer check point

CATALUNYA police have extended a 10-day increased presence to a full summer post to prevent violent crimes among Raval neighbourhood members. Barcelona’s police presence has

26 Jun, 2026 @ 13:47

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated

HUNDREDS of people were evacuated or forced to shelter indoors as a major wildfire tore through northeastern Spain on Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight

26 Jun, 2026 @ 12:18

Environment·Lead·Weather

Eviction looms for Barcelona couple over unpaid rent as Spain scraps Covid-era tenant protections

A BARCELONA family has slammed Spain’s housing market as ‘completely dehumanised’ as they face eviction from their home of 22 years over unpaid rent. Nearly

19 Jun, 2026 @ 11:05

Barcelona·Lead·Property

Getting to know Antoni Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

MOST people have been to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo, but have you heard of these little-known Gaudi works? Every year, thousands of tourists

13 Jun, 2026 @ 16:45

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

WITH more than 12 million visitors last year, Barcelona’s tourism industry is going from strength to strength. While attractions such as Sagrada Familia and La

13 Jun, 2026 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Nearly four in ten Brits would pass on a holiday to Spain over ‘three-hour’ EES border queues, major study warns

EUROPE’s entry and exit system (EES) is causing frustration for global travellers with 3+ hour lines, making Brits most likely to reconsider trips into the

10 Jun, 2026 @ 13:21

Barcelona·Catalunya·International Affairs·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Welcome to Barcelona, Leo: Man is gunned down in the street as Pope prepares to inaugurate Sagrada Familia tower

A MAN was shot dead on a Barcelona street on Wednesday close to the Policia Nacional station while events in the Catalan capital are dominated

10 Jun, 2026 @ 12:13

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

The awe-inspiring genius of Sagrada Familia architect Antoni Gaudi, 100 years on from his tragic death

THE month of June is inextricably linked with Barcelona’s Antoni Gaudi. This year will be extra special as a host of VIPs – including Pope

10 Jun, 2026 @ 10:00

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

Barcelona goes into lockdown with 70,000 expected to hit the streets to welcome Pope Leo as he inaugurates Sagrada Familia’s tallest tower

RESIDENTS in Barcelona are being warned to expect severe travel disruption over the coming days as the city prepares for the arrival of Pope Leo

9 Jun, 2026 @ 10:52

Barcelona·International Affairs·Lead·Travel News

Another daylight shooting rocks Barcelona as man is gunned down on same street where victim was killed last month

GUN violence continues to erupt across Catalunya neighbourhoods after a second death is recorded on the same road in less than a month. The courtyard

8 Jun, 2026 @ 13:23

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·Northern Spain

6 bedroom Villa for sale in Cabrils with pool garage – € 895,000

Exclusive house in Cabrils, very spacious, totally refurbished 4 years ago with fabulous sea views. Distributed over two floors with spa, 2 independent kitchens, 2

8 Jun, 2026 @ 11:00

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Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia celebrated with LEGO’s biggest-ever set – including 12,000 pieces and hefty €750 price tag

FAMOUS toy brand LEGO have excited construction enthusiasts all over the world after unveiling their largest-ever set – paying homage to one of Spain’s most

6 Jun, 2026 @ 11:45

Barcelona·Lead

WATCH: Five things you should NOT do when visiting Barcelona, according to British expat living in the city

A BRITISH expat living in Barcelona has handed out five key pieces of advice for any tourists visiting the city – including how to avoid

6 Jun, 2026 @ 10:30

Barcelona·Lead·Travel News

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain for a historic week-long tour with massive half-million crowds expected – and a pro-immigration message

POPE Leo’s week-long visit to Spain starts on Saturday which will finish with meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands. Leo has criticised U.S. President

3 Jun, 2026 @ 11:00

Canary Islands·Lead·National News·Other News

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

31 May, 2026 @ 19:24

Catalunya·Education·Lead

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

31 May, 2026 @ 16:20

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Panic in Barcelona’s El Prat airport as man tosses backpack and shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

Fly-tipping gang busted by police after crossing French border to dump 46,000 tonnes of rubbish on Spanish soil

Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part

Catalunya wildfire alert: Firefighters brace for ‘highest risk’ as third heatwave sends temperatures soaring

Catalunya braces for another heatwave with warning issued for 40C highs – as 76 municipalities placed under extreme alert for wildfire risk

Barcelona breaks all-time heat record as sweltering heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 40C

Red weather alert: Catalunya braces for ‘life-threatening’ 44C heatwave just days after huge wildfire trapped 12,000 residents indoors

Tour de France comes to Spain: The best places to catch the peloton in action as Barcelona hosts the Grand Depart

Missing England fan found in Barcelona after 10-day search – but had NO idea anyone was looking for him

MISSING: Mystery as England fan vanishes on way to World Cup during Barcelona layover

Brawls and tension between Barcelona’s Pakistani and Algerian communities in El Raval force police to set up summer check point

Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated

Eviction looms for Barcelona couple over unpaid rent as Spain scraps Covid-era tenant protections

Getting to know Antoni Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

Nearly four in ten Brits would pass on a holiday to Spain over ‘three-hour’ EES border queues, major study warns

Welcome to Barcelona, Leo: Man is gunned down in the street as Pope prepares to inaugurate Sagrada Familia tower

The awe-inspiring genius of Sagrada Familia architect Antoni Gaudi, 100 years on from his tragic death

Barcelona goes into lockdown with 70,000 expected to hit the streets to welcome Pope Leo as he inaugurates Sagrada Familia’s tallest tower

Another daylight shooting rocks Barcelona as man is gunned down on same street where victim was killed last month

6 bedroom Villa for sale in Cabrils with pool garage – € 895,000

Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia celebrated with LEGO’s biggest-ever set – including 12,000 pieces and hefty €750 price tag

WATCH: Five things you should NOT do when visiting Barcelona, according to British expat living in the city

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain for a historic week-long tour with massive half-million crowds expected – and a pro-immigration message

Teacher strikes in Catalunya to end after trade unions strike €700 million deal with regional government

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I spent three days at Primavera Sound Barcelona – this is why you MUST add it to your festival list’

Nine in 10 Spaniards believe corruption is rife – as EU says Spain’s reputation has worsened under Pedro Sanchez

Revealed: How key boxes for tourist flats and Airbnbs became the latest tool for Malaga’s drug dealers

WATCH: World Cup hero Ferran Torres causes a stir by wearing MAGA-inspired hat at Spain trophy parade

Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban

Costa Blanca town forecast to hit 46C this week – as records show temperatures have risen by a quarter since 1966

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