Barcelona

Culture news

Why has paint been thrown at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona?

Activists from the organisation Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) threw red and black dyed powder against the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in protest against the management of politicians during the serious fires that devastated a large part of Spain this summer.

02/09/2025

EuroVerify

No, video doesn't show altercation between immigrant and Spaniards

The video is ultimately satirical and doesn't even take place in Spain.

29/08/2025

Destinations

Skip Europe’s capitals for these hidden second city gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

25/08/2025

Europeans' Stories

Spain’s housing crisis deepens: residents’ anger is rising

Millions across Europe are being priced out of housing, with Spain at the heart of the crisis. Euronews’s international correspondent Valérie Gauriat reports from Barcelona, where skyrocketing rents and property speculation are pushing residents to the brink.

06/08/2025

Design

Gaudí's best-kept secret revealed in Casa Batlló restauration

More than a century after its construction, Casa Batlló has completed one of its most ambitious restorations, bringing back to light the original design that Antoni Gaudí conceived for the Batlló family in 1906.

21/06/2025

Travel News

How the water gun became a symbol of Spain's overtourism protests

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.

17/06/2025

Experiences

New night train to connect 100 European cities by 2035

A new company is launching sleeper trains with entirely private rooms.

12/06/2025

Travel News

The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025 so far

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.

11/06/2025

Europe in Motion

Holiday planning: Where and how are you most likely to get scammed?

The travel industry is among the sectors considered "most susceptible to fraud." New research reveals the most common scams in some of the world's top travel destinations.

09/06/2025

Travel News

What my trip to Barcelona taught me about treading lightly

Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.

05/05/2025

Culture news

A 500-year-old medieval shipwreck has been discovered in Barcelona

The remains of the Spanish vessel were discovered more than five metres below sea level at the site of a former fish market and could unlock fascinating new medieval maritime secrets.

29/04/2025

Culture news

Antoni Gaudí, 'God's architect', to be beatified towards sainthood

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

14/04/2025

Travel News

Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia selfie space to ease tourist chaos

Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Spanish court overturns football player Dani Alves' rape conviction

The former Barça footballer was sentenced to four and a half years in prison last year and has spent more than a year in pre-trial detention for the alleged rape of a young woman in a nightclub.

28/03/2025

Green News

How cutting traffic by a quarter could save 200 lives in Barcelona

From superblocks to port electrification plans, Barcelona’s traffic pollution is slowly improving.

25/03/2025

Sci-Tech

How AI and open ecosystems are shaping technology at MWC 2025

In partnership with HONOR

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we explore how AI and open ecosystems are driving discussions at the Mobile World Congress 2025, with companies showcasing innovations in automation, connectivity, and cross-device integration.

10/03/2025

Focus

AI and tech innovations shape MWC 2025 in Barcelona

In this episode of Focus, we’re at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, exploring AI, robotics, and cybersecurity innovations shaping the future of technology, with insights from industry leaders and exhibitors.

10/03/2025

Experiences

Escape the crowds with these car-free day trips from Barcelona

There are plenty of interesting destinations you can reach in just a few hours by train from Barcelona.

09/03/2025

Europe News

Madrid and Barcelona mayors discuss solutions to housing crisis

Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists.

18/02/2025

Art

Italian artist Quayola 'Arborescent' show lights Gaudí's Casa Batlló

Barcelona's Casa Batlló has staged an awe-inspiring audio-visual show designed by Italian multimedia artist Quayola. 'Mapping 2025' is part of the 'Heritage of Tomorrow' artistic program which aims to bring Antoni Gaudí’s legacy into the future. Euronews Culture was there to experience the show.

05/02/2025