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I’ve lived in Barcelona for a decade - here’s how it’s changed

Barcelona is a city in flux: Here’s how it’s changed in the 10 years since I moved here.

Spain

Authorities play blame game as Puigdemont escapes Spain again

The fugitive Catalan separatist leader shocked Spain by briefly appearing at a rally in Barcelona on Thursday and leading law enforcement on a search and arrest hunt that ultimately failed.

Spain

Barcelona citizens take efforts to curb rise in pickpockets

Barcelona is a hugely popular tourist spot - but some of these visitors end up having their wallet, phone or passport pickpocketed. Spanish citizens are taking efforts to expose the pickpockets and combat the issue.

Travel News

Which European city has the most beautiful buildings?

Bordeaux beats Paris in this new ranking of the world’s most beautiful cities.

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Europe News

Police search for Puigdemont after leading Barcelona rally

The separatist former president of Catalonia returned to his home country in a bid to prevent the Catalan parliament from voting in a new socialist government, in what he described as "the only way to return to normality".

Experiences

‘Xenophobic’: Digital nomads conscious of Spain’s tourism backlash

Some remote workers in Spain say they feel uncomfortable speaking English in public.

Travel News

Barcelona tourists say they still feel welcome in the city

The city's mayor has vowed to rid the Catalan capital of its 10,000 tourist apartment licences in the next five years.

Experiences

‘I felt unsafe’: Locals welcome Spain’s crackdown on holiday rentals

Spain is finding innovative ways to cut down on tourist apartments, even banning them completely in some places.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Spain's most visited city against over-tourism

More than 150 organisations and social movements took to the streets of Barcelona with some symbolically sealing off hotels and restaurant terraces.

Food and Drink

Patience please! World's top restaurant has one-year waiting list

A bit of patience is needed then if you're hoping to dine out soon at Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar as queues for tables are getting much longer at the newly-crowned 'Best restaurant in the world'.

Travel News

Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax again in October

Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they?

Europe News

Barcelona decides to ban short term tourism rentals

One of Spain's main tourist destinations is set to ban apartment rentals to tourists in a bid to improve housing for local residents.

Travel News

Sexist souvenirs: Barcelona might ban ‘degrading’ mementos

This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content.

Germany

Europe's wonderkids: Ten young players to watch out for at Euro 2024

As Euro 2024 is set to kick off on Friday, we take a closer look at the young players who are expected to set the competition and the transfer window on fire this summer.

Design

8 European architectural wonders for World Art Nouveau Day

World Art Nouveau Day is marked every year on 10 June, the anniversary of the deaths of two greats of the movement: Catalan Antoni Gaudí and Hungarian Ödön Lechner.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions

As city leaders, if entrusted with the right level of funding and resources, we can be a critical ally to the next EU institutions, working together to ensure the green transition and build a better future for everyone, Anna Lisa Boni, Laia Bonet and Benedek Jávor write.

Culture news

What went down at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year?

Lana Del Rey disappoints, PJ Harvey heralds the rain, and Lankum astonishes: here's everything we learned at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year

Culture news

Primavera Sound in Barcelona kicks off Spain's summer of music

With Pulp, Vampire Weekend, Lana Del Rey, SZA and The National in tow, Primavera Sound is shaping up to be the first big event of the summer.

Travel News

Which European cities are regulating cruise ships?

Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers.

Green News

Barcelona water restrictions eased thanks to rainfall

Reservoirs in Catalonia were at extremely low levels but have since risen, meaning the restrictions on water usage will be eased - for now.

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