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AEMET warns of severe storms and possible flooding in the Mediterranean and Balearics

Spain’s national weather agency AEMET has issued a warning of heavy storms across the Mediterranean region and the Balearic Islands early this week, with...

Three historic Barceloneta restaurants defy pressure to sell amid tourist boom

In Barcelona’s windswept neighbourhood of Barceloneta, tourism has long rocked the culinary scene, yet three venerable restaurants—7 Portes, Los Caracoles, and Focacceria Balmesina—have held fast, rejecting “indecent”...

Discover a Hidden Fairytale Village Just 30 Minutes from Manresa

Nestled in Catalonia’s Bages region, a short 30-minute drive from Manresa, lies Castellgalí—a medieval gem that feels as though it sprang from the pages of a...

E-Scooter Explosion Sparks Fire in Occupied Flat in Barcelona, Leaving Two Injured

An electric scooter battery explosion caused a fire on Friday morning in an occupied flat on Carrer d’Andrade, 165, in Sant Martí (Barcelona), leaving two people injured. The victims,...

Barcelona to Begin School Year with Lowest Ever Teacher-Student Ratio in I3

Barcelona will begin the new school year this Monday with the lowest ever teacher-student ratio in I3, the first stage of preschool. Class sizes will...

Barcelona Channels Tourist Tax to Climate-Control 30 Schools with €17M Investment

Barcelona City Council will invest €17 million this year to install heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in 30 public schools, fully financed through revenue from the municipal tourist...

Fish Bar: Barcelona’s cult ‘fish and chips’ gets a gourmet makeover after 10 years

A decade after redefining Britain’s most famous fast food for Barcelona, the Alam brothers have unveiled a new chapter in their culinary journey with...

Telus, unions near deal on 2,059 layoffs at Meta’s Barcelona office

Telus and unions are set to sign an agreement to close a mass layoff of 2,059 employees at Meta's content moderation division in Barcelona.

Barcelona faces major mobility disruptions as Women’s Cycling Tour begins

The 2025 Women's Cycling Tour of Spain begins this weekend in Barcelona, causing significant mobility disruptions.

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