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Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
2 weeks ago

Catalonia delays tourist tax hike until 2026

Catalonia postpones its tourist tax increase until at least April 2026, delaying higher visitor charges and deferring related housing and infrastructure funding.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
3 weeks ago

Left-wing allies sink Sanchez's migration deal

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's coalition fractured after a proposal to transfer immigration powers to Catalonia was defeated in Congress, undermining the government's stability.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've visited over 40 countries, but didn't love my solo trip to Spain. Next time, I'd do 3 things differently.

Solo travelers should join group tours, bring reading or activities for meals, and plan social interactions to reduce loneliness and enjoy Spain's dining culture.
Environment
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Catalonia DANA: heavy rain and cooler air

A DANA will bring heavy, thundery downpours, hail, gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop to Catalonia from Sunday, with flash-flood risk activated.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
2 months ago

Fibre rollout hits 72% of Catalonia

Catalonia's fibre network achieves 7,454 km coverage across 684 municipalities, aiming for 8,000 km and 739 municipalities by 2025.
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fromEuro Weekly News
2 months ago

Spain's Beaches Could Soon Be Smoke-Free

Esteve Fernández, the region's health secretary, has made it clear he wants a national law that bans smoking on the beach, full stop. He's hoping Spain's new tobacco law will stamp out cigarettes on every stretch of sand as well.
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Barcelona
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spain: Top court backs amnesty for Catalan separatists DW 06/26/2025

Spain's Constitutional Court upheld the amnesty law for Catalan separatists, aiding PM Sanchez's political position.
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fromwww.thelocal.es
4 months ago

Inside Spain: Another bid to limit foreign buyers and house brands rule

The proposed law would require foreign residents to obtain a permit to purchase property in Catalonia if they haven't legally resided in Spain for five years.
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Madrid food
fromEater
4 months ago

Paella Beach Shacks, Michelin-Starred Dining, and More Just Outside Barcelona

Girona and surrounding areas are emerging as a culinary hotspot, complementing Barcelona's overcrowded tourism.
Barcelona
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Spain: Curbs lifted after toxic smoke confined thousands DW 05/10/2025

A toxic cloud from a fire in Catalonia's Vilanova i la Geltru area has resulted in a temporary order for locals to stay indoors.
Barcelona
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Blackout in downtown Barcelona: This is the end of the world already, isn't it?'

The blackout in Spain severely disrupted transportation and communication across multiple regions, especially in Catalonia.
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