Squatter in Badalona leaves apartment after pressure from mayor

A woman occupied an empty apartment in Badalona, but left after pressure from Mayor Xavier García…

Spain to scrap ‘golden visa’ for property investors from April 3

The 'golden visa', which grants Spanish residency to foreigners buying homes over €500,000, will be abolished…

Thousands march in Barcelona for International Women’s Day led by Assemblea 8M

On March 8th, thousands of people gathered in Barcelona for a massive demonstration organized by Assemblea…

Last residents leave Residencia Tàber families denounce lack of support

The last three residents of Residencia Tàber left on Friday as the lease expired, sparking complaints…

44% of Barcelona hospitality workers don’t speak Catalan use declines since 2020

According to a survey by the Barcelona City Council, 44.6% of bar and restaurant workers in…

Barcelona’s foreign-born population hits record high over half a million residents

Barcelona has experienced significant demographic shifts, with over half a million foreign-born residents, predominantly from Latin…

Barcelona’s slow bureaucracy fuels black market for immigration appointments

Foreigners in Barcelona are facing challenges with the inefficient bureaucracy for obtaining essential documents, leading to…

100 new Catalan speakers demand 200,000 annual course spots to boost language access

A hundred new Catalan speakers born outside the country have signed a manifesto by Òmnium Cultural,…

Foreign residents in Barcelona reach record 25.4% of population in 2024

Barcelona has seen a significant increase in foreign residents, with one in four people now coming…

Over 50% of new Barcelona doctors in 2024 are foreign, many aiming for MIR exam

In 2024, over half of new members joining the Col.legi Oficial de Metges de Barcelona (COMB)…