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Toxic cloud forces indoor confinement for over 160,000 near Barcelona

Spanish authorities have issued a directive for more than 160,000 residents in proximity to Barcelona to remain indoors following a significant fire at an industrial facility that released a toxic cloud of chlorine over a vast area. The incident occurred in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coastal city......

Barcelona and Inter clash in UEFA Champions League semi-final

FC Barcelona is set to face Inter Milan today at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) and will be broadcast live on BeIN Sports 1 MENA, BeIN Sports 1 English, Canal+ Foot, and M+......

Barcelona's protest against mass tourism escalates with water-splashing demonstration

Dozens of protesters in Barcelona made their voices heard on Sunday, brandishing water pistols and blocking a tourist bus as they chanted “tourists go home.” This notable demonstration, occurring as the summer season approaches, marks the first significant anti-mass tourism protest of the......

Barcelona to host the 2026 World Architecture Congress

Barcelona will become the global center of architecture in 2026 by hosting the World Architecture Congress, titled Becoming, architectures for a planet in transition. The event, organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA), will take place from June 28 to July 2 in the Catalan capital, attracting......

Spain introduces direct Barcelona-Seville rail service for seamless travel

Spain's public rail operator, Renfe, is set to enhance travel connectivity between Catalonia and Andalusia with a new direct high-speed AVE train service. This innovative route, launching on April 23, 2025, eliminates the need for passengers to change trains in Madrid, streamlining the journey significantly. The......

Valls Considers Flexibility for Tourist Tax Based on Seasonality

Jordi Valls, the Deputy Mayor for Economics in Barcelona, has suggested the possibility of introducing "some flexibility" in the tourist tax depending on whether it's high or low season. However, he is not convinced about extending this flexibility to conferences, as requested by the tourism......

Manchester City proposes a record offer of €275 million for Lamine Yamal

Manchester City has reportedly tabled a staggering offer of €275 million to acquire Barcelona’s promising young forward, Lamine Yamal. At just 17 years old, Yamal has already made a significant impact in La Liga and is regarded as a cornerstone in the tactical plans of Barcelona’s coach,......

Barcelona's new agreement to build over 1,100 public housing units

A new agreement between the Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat aims to invest €22 million in the construction of more than 1,100 public housing units in the city. The collaboration between both governments, led by officials from the same political party, was formalized this Wednesday with......

Trump’s anti-DEI policies impact library programs in Spain

Barcelona City Council has received a letter from the US Embassy in Spain urging the local government to refrain from implementing diversity policies within a language learning program at a public library, warning that funding could be withdrawn if these policies are enforced. The controversy centers......