Man dies in Catalunya as flash floods wreak havoc across eastern Spain
FIREFIGHTERS recovered the man’s body some 500 metres from where his car had been swept away by a swollen stream on Wednesday night.
Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona
BRITISH rock superstars Oasis will return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after confirming the second leg of their smash hit reunion
Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free
THE iconic basilica, designed by master architect Antoni Gaudi, will offer 20,000 free tickets to celebrate Barcelona's La Merce festival.
Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement
THOUSANDS took to the streets across Catalunya on Friday to celebrate the region’s national day, with turnout rebounding from last year’s historic low.
‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’
WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than
Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return
THE decision has angered local officials, with the mayor of Sant Cugat del Valles urging the regional government to designate safe zones within the park.
WATCH: Clashes erupt between left-wing protesters and police on eve of Catalunya’s National Day amid anger over far-right rally
CLASHES erupted in Barcelona on Thursday evening as riot police charged at left-wing pro-independence protesters on the eve of Catalunya’s National Day.Â
WATCH: Teachers block roads and high-speed rail lines in Barcelona as new school year begins with strikes
UNIONS demand better pay and working conditions as they denounce what they describe as a 'crisis' in Catalunya's public education.
One critically injured and nine others hurt after carbon monoxide leak aboard ship docked in Barcelona port
TEN people have been hurt after a carbon monoxide leak in the hold of a cargo ship docked in Barcelona port. One person is in
Barcelona’s iconic La Boqueria market fights back against overtourism with €12m revamp to win back disgruntled localsÂ
BARCELONA'S famous La Boqueria street market is set to undergo a radical rebranding in an attempt to take it back to its roots selling fresh,
EasyJet axes Leeds-Bradford flights to Malaga, Mallorca and Barcelona as it exits airport entirely
BUDGET airline EasyJet is pulling all of its services out of Leeds-Bradford Airport in the New Year meaning the end of three routes to Spain.
‘Emily in Paris’ style TV show being filmed in Barcelona sparks fury for romanticising the digital nomad lifestyleÂ
THE new show has sparked a wave of negative reactions by locals who claim it will contribute to the gentrification of the city.
WATCH: Barcelona police arrest six violent chain snatchers – but leave 54 repeat offenders with nearly 900 police records free to roam the streets
CATALAN police have arrested six violent chain snatchers during a targeted crackdown in Barcelona. But 54 other repeat offenders with almost 900 combined police records
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
Manchester City’s Rodri takes Ryanair flight to Liverpool ahead of transfer speculation
MAN City star midfielder Rodri was spotted returning to the UK from Spain amid growing rumours of a multi-million-euro transfer to Barcelona.
Relief for holidaymakers as Palma airport workers call off August strike – but cancellations hit Barcelona
HOLIDAYMAKERS flying to and from Palma airport in Mallorca this August can breathe a sigh of relief after an indefinite strike that threatened to derail
Barcelona 24-hour supermarkets open ’round the clock’ are fronts for human trafficking, police say
BARCELONA’S 24-hour supermarkets are becoming a front for widespread human trafficking and forced labour, local police believe. A total of 36 investigations into human trafficking
Spanish hospital makes history by performing first organ transplant between two people with HIV
A HOSPITAL in Barcelona has made history after becoming the first in Spain to complete a successful organ transplant between two people with human immunodeficiency
Valencia’s Oceanografic aquarium names shark after Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres
BOSSES at Valencia’s iconic Oceanografic aquarium have named one of their sharks in honour of hometown hero Ferran Torres after his World Cup-winning exploits for
Cleaner air may be adding fuel to Spain’s scorching summer heatwaves, researchers claim – but are they correct?
A NEW study has suggested that cleaner air over Europe could be making Spain’s notorious summer heatwaves more intense – although scientists stress it is
Barcelona manhunt after Irishman convicted of dismembering his landlord escapes while out on prison leave
CATALUNYA’S regional police have launched a manhunt after a convicted killer who dismembered his landlord and disposed of his torso in a suitcase escaped during
Giant gas fireball tears through Barcelona near busiest transport hub overnight injuring eight
A GIANT gas flame has torn through Barcelona’s busiest transport hub overnight after works at the site accidentally ruptured a gas main. The fire broke
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
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.
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.
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
