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91% of Theft Arrests in Barcelona Were Foreigners in 2024

Data from Catalonia's regional police confirms high proportion of foreign nationals among theft arrests, sparking political debate.

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Colita’s Món Gitano: the Barcelona that disappeared, captured in 37 photographs

The first professional work by Colita, dating from 1962 and 1963, captures everyday life in Somorrostro and Montjuïc. The exhibition is free to enter at Palo Alto in Poblenou and runs until 27th November.

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