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EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel calls for a "humans in command" approach to digital transformation

At he Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society outlined her vision for a of successful evolution.

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Gounod's 'Roméo et Juliette' mesmerizes Barcelona

It is the most famous love story of all time: Romeo and Juliet. Now Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.

Spain

Tabarnia: The new Catalan secessionist movement boosted by Twitter

Tabarnia may seem like an anomaly: the sub-region wants to secede from Catalonia, but remain in Spain.

Spain

Barcelona thump Real 3-0 in Madrid to extend La Liga lead

The Catalan side move nine points clear and 14 ahead of their Madrid rivals with a comprehensive win at the Bernabeu.

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Catalan elections: Inés Arrimadas

Nothing could have predicted that 36-year-old lawyer, Inés Arrimadas would become the champion of unionism and a favorite to succeed ousted Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont.

Spain

Could Barcelona seek independence from Catalonia?

Spain

Gaudi's first project opens to the public as a museum

The first project of renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, Casa Vicens, has opened to the public as a museum.

Spain

Catalan pro-independence supporters march in Barcelona

Independence parties make a show of strength in Barcelona but no political Catalan unity ahead of vote.

Spain

Gridlock as Catalonia hit by general strike

The strike was called by the two main civic groups who support independence, with demands that their leaders be freed from prison

Spain

Catalan separatists defy Madrid and choose Puigdemont to lead election campaign

The Catalan European Democratic party reselects its jailed leader and promises its supporters a "landslide" in December.

Spain

A week after independence was declared where are the Catalan leaders now?

As Carles Puigdemont faces a legal battle what has happened to the rest of the Catalan government?

Spain

Pro independence rally takes place in Barcelona

Pro-independence demonstrators gather in Barcelona to show their support for ousted Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont and other deposed regional politicians

Spain

What is the future for Catalan independence now?

Resistance to Madrid’s imposition of direct control on Catalonia has been muted and the secessionist leadership is in disarray.

Spain

History repeating? A timeline of Catalonia’s uneasy relationship with Spain

Spain

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont 'to call snap regional elections'

Spain

What on earth is going on in Catalonia?

Amid the tense stand-off between Barcelona and Madrid, the regional government has refused to call early elections.

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24 hours in Barcelona

Food, sports and culture: this is our short haul weekend trip to Barcelona

Spain

A crucial few days for Catalonia

Reports now claim leader Carles Puigdemont is not going to Madrid for last-ditch talks

Spain

Back from the brink?: Catalonia debates direct rule from Madrid

The Catalonian Parliament will meet later this week to consider its response to the Spanish government's decision to claw back the region's autonomy.

Spain

Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens

Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens

Follow the latest news from Barcelona, covering politics, culture, tourism, and urban life. Stay informed on key events and local developments shaping one of Spain’s most dynamic and influential cities at the heart of Catalonia.