Spain Authorities 'not overwhelmed' by Barcelona street violence Masked demonstrators clashed with police in central Barcelona on Friday as a fifth day of protests over the jailing of separatist leaders turned violent. 18/10/2019
Spain Catalan pro-independence protesters clash with police Protesters clash with police in third day of Catalan pro-independence demonstrations 16/10/2019
Spain At least four detained as protests turn violent again in Barcelona At least four people have been detained as Spanish riot police clash with Catalan separatist protesters in Barcelona for a second consecutive day on Tuesday. 15/10/2019
Good Morning Europe Catalan activist condemns severity of sentences for separatists as anti-democratic A Catalan activist and political commentator has condemned the sentences handed out to pro-separatist as leaders as undemocratic. Andres da Silva told Euronews' Good Morning Europe that the severity of the sentences was undemocratic and greatly worsened the situation. 15/10/2019
Spain Protesters in Barcelona demand release of jailed Catalan leaders Barcelona is getting ready for the verdict from Spain's Supreme Court in the trial of the Catalan separatist leaders, nine of whom have been in pre-trial detention for close to two years. 13/10/2019
Good Morning Europe Barcelona residents use balcony flags to show stance on independence A war of flags has taken over Barcelona's balconies with both pro and anti-independence supporters using their outside spaces to make clear where they stand on Catalonia's secession debate. 08/10/2019
Spain Watch: 600,000 Catalan independence supporters rally in Barcelona The 11 September holiday marks the fall of Barcelona in the Spanish War of Succession in 1714 and has become a focus point for the region's secessionist movement. 12/09/2019
Spain Watch: Internal divisions highlighted on Catalonia's National Day Catalonia celebrates on Wednesday its National Day despite internal divisions between the region's independentist parties. 11/09/2019
Spain Watch: Tourists evacuated as Civil War bomb found at Barcelona beach The device is thought to date back to Spain's 1936-39 Civil War and was discovered 25 metres from the shore, by an off-duty police diver. 26/08/2019
Spain 'Keep your hair on': Beard ban at Burger King overturned Burger King workers in Barcelona will now be able to grow facial hair after authorities ruled the company's internal policy against beards, moustaches, or stubble went against their constitutional rights. 01/08/2019
Spain How can Barcelona strike a balance between tourism and residents? Around 20 million tourists visit Barcelona each year, in stark contrast to the city’s population of just 1.6 million. The increase in tourist numbers has also led to a decline in the resident population. 23/07/2019
Fashion Watch: Swimwear models don anti-plastic body paint on the catwalk Eco-friendly fashion took to the runway with a message against pollution. 17/07/2019
Spain Made toupee? Man 'tries to smuggle cocaine under his wig' Spanish police said he attracted their attention because he looked nervous and had a disproportionately large hairpiece under his hat. 16/07/2019
Spain Watch: Sustainable is the new black at 080 Barcelona Fashion Fashion guru Charo Mora said "there is a clear turning point in the fashion industry. At times it may look like it's just a marketing strategy, but there is an increasing change." 10/07/2019
Spain Watch: Racers whizz downhill at the World Roller Games The competition often sees racers reach speeds in excess of 130km/h. 09/07/2019
Spain Spanish municipal elections highlight political divide Conservatives have regained control of the Spanish capital while the left hangs on in Barcelona. 15/06/2019
Spain Watch: Zoo told to stop breeding unless offspring reintroduced to wild The city council voted to modify bylaws, saying breeding will eventually be halted if they are not adhered to. Animal rights activists celebrated but some zookeepers are worried restrictions could do more harm than good. 23/05/2019
View Catalonia, an active partner for European integration ǀ View The lack of action at the European level regarding the members of the Catalan government and leaders of the civil society in pre-trial detention or exiled, generated disappointment. 10/05/2019
World Spain probes sex discrimination claims at Mobile World Congress Catalan authorities have opened an investigation into allegations of sexist discrimination in the selection of hostesses working for the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 01/03/2019
Good Morning Europe Watch: Hottest gadgets at the Mobile World Congress The world's biggest mobile tech show is underway in Barcelona and foldable phones are one of the main talking points. 27/02/2019
Good Morning Europe Riot police clash with protesters over Catalan separatists trial Riot police have clashed with pro-independence campaigners in Barcelona over the trial of a dozen Catalan separatists 22/02/2019
Spain Riot police clash with protesters over Catalan separatists trial Riot police have clashed with pro-independence campaigners in Barcelona over the continuing trial of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders 21/02/2019
world news Massive Catalan independence rally in Barcelona The police estimated 200,000 took to the streets of Catalonia's capital but organisers put the figure at half a million. 16/02/2019
Spain Watch again: Catalan separatists hold huge rally in Barcelona Pro-independence supporters took to the streets in Barcelona on Saturday evening to protest the ongoing trial of Catalan leaders, which started on Tuesday. 16/02/2019
world news Head on train crash near Barcelona kills one of the drivers An investigation is now underway into what caused one of the trains to be travelling on the wrong track. 09/02/2019
world news One dead in suburban train crash outside Barcelona One dead in suburban train crash outside Barcelona, said authorities. 08/02/2019
