Three teenagers drown in devastating beach tragedy at Spanish tourist hotspot
A SPANISH city visited by more than half a million tourists every year has been rocked by tragedy after three children died while swimming off
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
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
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
School strike chaos to return to Catalunya after teachers reject €700m deal – including €400-a-month pay rise
HOPES that an indefinite strike that emptied classrooms across Catalunya was coming to an end have been dashed after a majority of teachers voted to
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
Spain’s weather divide: Thunderstorms to lash parts of the country while Andalucia bakes in scorching 40C heat
SPAIN is bracing for a tale of two weather systems this Sunday, with clusters of thunderstorms forecast to break out across parts of the country
Stolen van crammed with live lambs intercepted by police during a dramatic midnight highway bust in Catalunya as sheep rustling continuesÂ
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
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
Bizarre spate of sheep rustling hits Catalan region as entire flocks go missingÂ
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
WATCH: Neo-Nazi woman arrested in Catalunya for plastering children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffitiÂ
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
Hip new Eames prefab home has been reimagined in a warehouse in Catalunya
THE design company best known for its iconic chairs has released a collection of pre-fab houses inspired by the creators’ 1970s LA home. The company
Police find a dozen AK-74 assault rifles inside Porsche Cayenne heading towards Barcelona during routine stopÂ
SEVERAL military-grade assault rifles were discovered inside a Porsche Cayenne after its occupants fled from police during a motorway chase in Catalunya. The incident unfolded
Spanish far-right influencer who defended Franco is banned from the UK ahead of planned appearance at Tommy Robinson rally
A SPANISH influencer who once said the rule of fascist dictator General Franco was preferable to democracy has been banned from the UK ahead of
New figures reveal that foreigners made up 60% of sexual assault arrests and 73% of violent robbery arrests in Catalunya last yearÂ
FOREIGN nationals have accounted for 60% of sexual assault arrests and 73% of violent robbery arrests in Catalunya over the past year, according to new
Manhunt for pet poisoner who has killed 12 cats and left dogs fighting for life in Catalunya
HORROR has gripped a town in Catalunya after a suspected animal killer poisoned 12 cats to death and left four dogs fighting for their lives
Barcelona province placed under yellow weather alert for ‘heavy’ thunderstorms and intense rainfall Â
BARCELONA province has been placed under a yellow weather alert this Tuesday, with warnings of heavy thunderstorms and intense rainfall across large parts of the
Backlash in Catalunya over plan to send police officers into primary schools to ‘crack down on violence’Â
CONTROVERSIAL plans to send police officers into schools across Catalunya have begun to falter, with several educational centres already moving to withdraw from the scheme.Â
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
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
What is Dia de Sant Jordi? Why the streets of Barcelona will be brimming with florists and bookstores today as Catalunya celebrates its patron saint
BARCELONA’S famous boulevards will be packed with bookstores and florists today as Catalunya comes together to celebrate Dia de Sant Jordi – better known in
Spain’s fuel tourism boom: Number of French drivers crossing the border to fill up surges thanks to lower prices at the pump
FUEL tourism has surged in Catalunya as French drivers flood across the border to take advantage of cheaper prices at the pump. The number of
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
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.
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