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WATCH: Three more terror arrests in Catalunya bring the total to 20 this year

THREE suspected jihadists accused of supporting terrorist groups like Daesh have been arrested in Barcelona province. A joint operation between the Policia Nacional and the

2 May, 2025 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Chinese tourist chokes out thief in Barcelona

THIS is the moment a Chinese tourist became an unlikely hero in Barcelona after subduing a would-be thief with a martial arts-style chokehold. The incident

2 May, 2025 @ 12:05

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Video

The El Salvadoran group feared by Donald Trump comes to Spain: 27 arrests of notorious MS-13 gang

A VIOLENT gang from El Salvador that has expanded into Spain has suffered a major blow with the Policia Nacional arresting 27 members. Mara Salvatrucha,

30 Apr, 2025 @ 17:34

Crime & Law·Lead

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

24 Apr, 2025 @ 13:50

Barcelona·Lead·Sevilla·Travel News

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

24 Apr, 2025 @ 11:08

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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)

22 Apr, 2025 @ 13:29

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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

16 Apr, 2025 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Lead·Valencia

New drug from the University of Barcelona offers hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

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

6 Apr, 2025 @ 07:00

Barcelona·Health·Lead

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

1 Apr, 2025 @ 12:45

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

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

1 Apr, 2025 @ 11:36

Barcelona·Entertainment·Lead

5 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Tiana with pool garage – € 670,000

Costa de Barcelona · El Maresme · Tiana Fantastic Duplex Penthouse with Two Terraces and Sea Views, Located in a Prestigious Area of Tiana. Built

29 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

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Footballer Dani Alves is cleared of rape after winning court appeal in Spain

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

28 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Police raid Costa Blanca home used as call centre for 'sextortion' scams that netted €2m

WATCH: Police raid Costa Blanca villa used as call centre for ‘sextortion’ scams that netted €2m

AN EXTORTION call centre operating out of a Benissa villa has been raided by the police. 73 people have been arrested- 64 in Valencia- with

27 Mar, 2025 @ 07:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

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’,

26 Mar, 2025 @ 15:47

Barcelona·Entertainment·Lead

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

17 Mar, 2025 @ 14:59

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Property

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

17 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Sitges – € 725,000

[Available in April 2025] Renovated apartment for sale, 80m² built with sea views in Sant Sebastià, Sitges. In a Mediterranean-style building with few neighbors. The

15 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

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Jet2 boss admits some Brits are worried about tourist protests in Spain

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

13 Mar, 2025 @ 17:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

‘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

11 Mar, 2025 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Celebrity·Lead

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

8 Mar, 2025 @ 15:06

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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,

6 Mar, 2025 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

5 bedroom Semi-detached Villa for sale in L'Ametlla del Valles with pool garage – € 597,000

Renovated Home in the Heart of L'Ametlla del Vallès! This stunning townhouse, located in one of the best and most exclusive communities in the area,

5 Mar, 2025 @ 12:05

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Spain's King Felipe opens the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona which showcases the latest in wireless technology

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

3 Mar, 2025 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Lead·Technology

Costa Tropical is centre of groundbreaking sustainable building project between UK and Spanish researchers

THE Costa Tropical region has become the focus of international collaboration aimed at developing nature-based alternatives for interior architecture and design applications. Researchers from the

2 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Property

‘I’ve never been happier’: US expat says she feels ‘freer’ and ‘more at peace’ in Spain – and pays just €300 in rent

A WOMAN from the US has found a new lease to life after packing up and relocating to Spain. Shawna Lum is a 31-year-old from

28 Feb, 2025 @ 14:43

Barcelona·Lead

‘Dangerous’ jihadi hairdresser is kicked out of Spain after ‘recruiting fighters for Islamic State’ from his salon in Barcelona

A MOROCCAN hairdresser based in the Barcelona area has been deported from Spain for indoctrinating and recruiting fighters for the Islamic State terror group at

24 Feb, 2025 @ 15:06

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

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