Barcelona city

Barcelona court rules against city's pedestrianized 'superblock', ordering a return to traffic lanes

Barcelona court rules against city's pedestrianized 'superblock', ordering a return to traffic lanes

Judge rules that the controversial Eixample district rebuild under ex-mayor Colau did not follow the proper planning process

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 7 of september of 2023 - 19:44

Barcelona re-establishes twin city relations with Tel Aviv, suspended by Colau

Barcelona re-establishes twin city relations with Tel Aviv, suspended by Colau

Collboni is preparing his first international trip, to Palestine, which will take place this year

Jordi Palmer

Friday, 1 of september of 2023 - 20:33

Hilltop booze parties continue to plague the residents of Barcelona's Turó de le Rovira

Hilltop booze parties continue to plague the residents of Barcelona's Turó de le Rovira

The so-called Bunkers area has been closed at night all summer, but that hasn't stopped the parties, with cars a new problem

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 29 of august of 2023 - 21:03

Mayor Collboni embraces a Barcelona of big events: cycling's Vuelta and yachting's America's Cup

Mayor Collboni embraces a Barcelona of big events: cycling's Vuelta and yachting's America's Cup

Jaume Collboni gave a welcome to the two competitions, whose organizers lavish praise on the city setting

Nura Portella

Friday, 25 of august of 2023 - 23:53

Pep Guardiola's demand over Catalonia's 2017 terror attacks: "We want to know the truth"

Pep Guardiola's demand over Catalonia's 2017 terror attacks: "We want to know the truth"

The Catalan football coach is critical of the authorities on the terror attack's anniversary: "Shame. That's what I feel"

Berto Sagrera

Thursday, 17 of august of 2023 - 19:29

Barcelona to mount giant screen for Spain-England Women's World Cup final in Vall d'Hebron

Barcelona to mount giant screen for Spain-England Women's World Cup final in Vall d'Hebron

Mayor Collboni announces big screen after PP's Daniel Sirera had requested a way to allow citizens to support Spain's team

Júlia Peñascal

Wednesday, 16 of august of 2023 - 17:51

Barcelona's 'top manta' street sellers denounce a return to "brutal" police persecution

Barcelona's 'top manta' street sellers denounce a return to "brutal" police persecution

City council law and order head, Albert Batlle, defends the "pressure" but says it has been "continuous since 2019"

ACN

Friday, 11 of august of 2023 - 21:28

Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties

Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties

The uptown district of Gràcia begins its annual summer 'festa major' on August 15th. Here's our guide.

Aida Triviño

Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 05:30

Barcelona en Comú criticises mayor Collboni for "dismantling" the pacification of Carrer Pelai

Barcelona en Comú criticises mayor Collboni for "dismantling" the pacification of Carrer Pelai

Janet Sanz considers the change, increasing parking and loading spaces, to be a "backward move" for Barcelona's city model

Tuesday, 8 of august of 2023 - 19:06

Colau sends the bill to Collboni

Colau sends the bill to Collboni

José Antich

Monday, 7 of august of 2023 - 17:14

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Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood pays homage to Shamira, killed by a falling palm tree

Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood pays homage to Shamira, killed by a falling palm tree

Friends of the young trans woman pay tribute to her and accuse the city council of "ignoring residents' complaints"

Malena Ramajo

Friday, 4 of august of 2023 - 21:32

Collboni moves to apply the housing law in Barcelona: "We'll be the first to do it in Spain"

Collboni moves to apply the housing law in Barcelona: "We'll be the first to do it in Spain"

Mayor signs decree to declare Barcelona a 'stressed housing market'

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 29 of june of 2023 - 20:31

The ticking alarm of a stolen scooter causes a bomb alert in central Barcelona

The ticking alarm of a stolen scooter causes a bomb alert in central Barcelona

For the second day in a row, Barcelona's Plaça de Catalunya station was evacuated, after two different types of false alarms

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 21:40

Sales of luxury apartments in Barcelona are soaring: €6,350 per square metre

Sales of luxury apartments in Barcelona are soaring: €6,350 per square metre

The economic crisis has not dampened high-end real estate investors, especially foreigners, in buying flats in Barcelona

Núria Casas

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 20:22

A tunnel that will extend Barcelona's FGC lines from Espanya to Gràcia, via Francesc Macià

A tunnel that will extend Barcelona's FGC lines from Espanya to Gràcia, via Francesc Macià

A €300m contract is awarded for a 4km tunnel and connection stations under the Eixample and Sant Gervasi, due to open by 2030

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 21 of june of 2023 - 23:04

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Europe's best restaurant is in Barcelona: 'Disfrutar', second on The World's Best 50 list

Europe's best restaurant is in Barcelona: 'Disfrutar', second on The World's Best 50 list

The restaurant in Barcelona's Eixample started by three former colleagues of 'El Bulli', voted as number two in the world

Jordi Tubella

Wednesday, 21 of june of 2023 - 22:01

Tel Aviv's mayor asks new Barcelona leader Jaume Collboni to reestablish twin city ties

Tel Aviv's mayor asks new Barcelona leader Jaume Collboni to reestablish twin city ties

Collboni's PSC opposed breaking off ties with the Israeli city, which then-mayor Ada Colau approved by decree

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 21 of june of 2023 - 20:57

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Barcelona police arrest homeless man after wildfire burns on Montjuïc mountain | VIDEOS

Barcelona police arrest homeless man after wildfire burns on Montjuïc mountain | VIDEOS

Guillem RS

Tuesday, 20 of june of 2023 - 20:05

Jaume Collboni opens the door to the Comuns' entry into a "broader" Barcelona government

Jaume Collboni opens the door to the Comuns' entry into a "broader" Barcelona government

Collboni announces that the makeover of the Rambla will be completed in 3 years, instead of the 6 planned

Tuesday, 20 of june of 2023 - 19:10

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Trias confirms that he will resign as councillor, but says he will first consolidate his team and "infuse them with strength"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 19:18

Well, indeed, the price of the Comuns

Well, indeed, the price of the Comuns

José Antich

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 17:35

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Collboni becomes mayor of Barcelona with votes of PP and Colau, who goes to the opposition

Collboni becomes mayor of Barcelona with votes of PP and Colau, who goes to the opposition

The Socialist candidate surprises and with 23 votes unseats Xavier Trias, who was left with 16 votes

Jordi Palmer

Saturday, 17 of june of 2023 - 18:02

Collboni, in desperation

Collboni, in desperation

José Antich

Friday, 16 of june of 2023 - 17:26

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Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Under the city council agreement, Trias will be mayor of the Catalan capital, with Maragall as first deputy mayor

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 22:33

Colau's last pirouette

Colau's last pirouette

José Antich

Wednesday, 14 of june of 2023 - 17:57

How Ada Colau proposed to divide the pie in Barcelona with Collboni and Maragall

How Ada Colau proposed to divide the pie in Barcelona with Collboni and Maragall

BComú's plan, already rejected, proposed a proportional distribution of officials and districts between the three parties

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 13 of june of 2023 - 19:46

EU court ruling hits Barcelona's taxis: licenses for mobile app cabs cannot be limited

EU court ruling hits Barcelona's taxis: licenses for mobile app cabs cannot be limited

The European Court of Justice considers that limiting the number of rideshare vehicle licenses is contrary to Union Law

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 8 of june of 2023 - 21:45

Colau and 'light' Trumpism

Colau and 'light' Trumpism

José Antich

Wednesday, 7 of june of 2023 - 17:39

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Hillary Clinton's messages in Barcelona

Hillary Clinton's messages in Barcelona

Former Democrat candidate for US presidency has spoken at 50th anniversary of Barcelona's CIDOB international affairs body

Lluís Bou

Friday, 2 of june of 2023 - 20:43

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Barcelona election winner Xavier Trias warns Ada Colau not to do "anything strange"

Barcelona election winner Xavier Trias warns Ada Colau not to do "anything strange"

Trias gathers his team at the Barcelona town hall for the first time: "I'll talk to all parties with options to govern"

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 31 of may of 2023 - 17:34

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Two more skeletons and a Roman grave complex unearthed in Barcelona's Via Laietana

Two more skeletons and a Roman grave complex unearthed in Barcelona's Via Laietana

Archaeologists uncover graves from Roman and Late Antiquity eras, in a "stratified" find that reveals the city's evolution

El Nacional / Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 30 of may of 2023 - 20:30

Hillary Clinton to visit Barcelona on 2nd June

Hillary Clinton to visit Barcelona on 2nd June

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Barcelona on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of CIDOB

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Friday, 26 of may of 2023 - 20:42

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Xavier Trias: "I come to substitute Ada Colau, but winning the elections nobly"

Xavier Trias: "I come to substitute Ada Colau, but winning the elections nobly"

Xavier Trias affirms that, if Ada Colau became mayor for another four years, "it would be a catastrophe" for Barcelona

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 25 of may of 2023 - 21:12

Xavier Trias plans to audit Barcelona's superblocks and undo those that "distort" the Eixample

Xavier Trias plans to audit Barcelona's superblocks and undo those that "distort" the Eixample

Trias rejects the tram connection from Verdaguer to Francesc Macià, but won't rule out a referendum on the issue

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 23 of may of 2023 - 21:39

El Nacional survey: 75% of Barcelona residents want tougher measures against squatters

El Nacional survey: 75% of Barcelona residents want tougher measures against squatters

El Nacional's Feedback survey: 69% see the Barcelona city council as too permissive with incivic behaviour and crime

David González

Monday, 22 of may of 2023 - 20:53

Jumping the fence to the 'Bunkers' is "occasional and sporadic", says Barcelona council

Jumping the fence to the 'Bunkers' is "occasional and sporadic", says Barcelona council

Two weeks after night access to the city lookout point on Turò de la Rovira was closed off, the council says it's working

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 18 of may of 2023 - 22:36

Why did Jaume Collboni abandon Ada Colau after 8 years of municipal marriage?

Why did Jaume Collboni abandon Ada Colau after 8 years of municipal marriage?

Socialist candidate Collboni seeks to win back voters from left, centre and right - from BComú, to CDC and Cs

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 17 of may of 2023 - 22:05

Trias, Giró and Alsina propose a relaunch of the Barcelona brand

Trias, Giró and Alsina propose a relaunch of the Barcelona brand

"People are waiting for us to return to the world", says the Trias for Barcelona mayoral candidate

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 17 of may of 2023 - 19:00

Anna Gabriel demands votes for the CUP to be future Barcelona mayor's "permanent nightmare"

Anna Gabriel demands votes for the CUP to be future Barcelona mayor's "permanent nightmare"

Basha Changue says the CUP is "the only pro-independence candidature": Colau, Maragall and Trias are "appeasement"

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 15 of may of 2023 - 23:17

Xavier Trias is adamant: if he doesn't finish first, he won't try to become Barcelona mayor

Xavier Trias is adamant: if he doesn't finish first, he won't try to become Barcelona mayor

Xavier Trias offers his hand again to the PSC and ERC candidates for support if his list wins the most votes

Pedro Ruiz

Monday, 15 of may of 2023 - 21:02