Barcelona fails to fine 307 tourist group violations in 2024 due to enforcement loopholes

Barcelona City Council attributes the lack of fines for 307 violations of group size limits in…

L’Hospitalet mayor cracks down on illegal discos and bars, closing over 100 problematic venues

The mayor of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, David Quirós, led a crackdown on problematic venues, resulting in…

Badalona crime prevention efforts show success with 50% fewer illegal occupations, 23% drop in container fires

During the Junta Local de Seguridad in Badalona, officials highlighted the positive results in crime reduction…

Mossos bust €2M luxury car fraud ring in Mataró in joint operation with tax authorities

In Mataró, a police operation led by Mossos d'Esquadra and the Tax Agency dismantled a criminal…

Barcelona orders closure of 31 cannabis clubs following crackdown

The Barcelona City Council has issued closure notices to 31 cannabis clubs in response to a…

Badalona mayor cracks down on squatters in Remei neighbourhood

Badalona Mayor Xavier García Albiol has taken a stand against squatters in the Remei neighbourhood, where…

Amnesty International slams Barcelona police regulations on electric stun guns

Amnesty International criticises the Barcelona Urban Guard's regulations on electric stun guns, citing concerns about human…

Serial thief with 107 prior offenses arrested for stealing e-bikes in Barcelona

A 38-year-old man with 107 prior offenses has been arrested in Lugo, Galicia, for 26 thefts…

Rubí residents alert police over suspected scam by property firm 7Cases

The alarm has been raised in Rubí, Spain, as six community associations reported a potential scam…

Two women arrested in Barcelona for drugging and robbing brothel clients

Two women, aged 27 and 41, were arrested in Barcelona for allegedly committing multiple crimes including…