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…

Tenant’s Union pushes Catalan Parliament to legalize rent strikes

The Tenants' Union is calling for the Catalan Parliament to regulate rent strikes as a form…

Barcelona’s restaurant guild and FAVB clash over terrace regulations

The FAVB and the Guild of Restoration have clashed at the City Council over terrace regulations,…

Barcelona launches Zona Bus 4.0 to monitor tourist buses and prevent congestion

Barcelona City Council is implementing the Zona Bus 4.0 project to monitor tourist buses in real…

Airbnb demands Barcelona extend tourist restrictions to hotels, not just apartments

Airbnb has asked the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia to include hotel offerings…

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…

RAI cultural association in Barcelona ordered to close over safety violations

The community and intercultural cultural association RAI, located on Carrer dels Carders in the Ribera neighbourhood,…