Catalonia

Europe News

Two people have died in Spain's Catalonia region due to flooding

On Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and the Besòs river passed the danger threshold.

4 October 2026

Europe News

Mystery death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner held, key witness in coma

Nine months after architect Josep Juanpere died in Baqueira, police have arrested his partner; the nephew who found the body is in a coma and the first autopsy showed no signs of violence.

24 September 2026

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Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in Spain

Flooded streets, submerged cars and disrupted transport were reported across parts of Valencia and Catalonia on 17 September as torrential rain swept through eastern Spain.

17 September 2026

Travel News

This stunning hotel just opened in Catalonia – and it’s adults only

The 38-key property is just steps away from the beach as well as the city’s historic centre.

27 August 2026

Sport

Burglars attempt to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona

Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived.

15 July 2026

Nature

New species of prehistoric bear dog found in Catalonia

An international team has identified a new amphicyonid species, named Paludocyon moyasolai, from a skull found 30 years ago at Els Casots near Barcelona. The discovery, reported in the Journal of Mammalian Evolution, expands knowledge of these Miocene carnivores.

4 July 2026

Culture news

Barcelona commemorates Gaudí's death, God's architect

Gaudí created the landmarks that now draw millions of tourists to Barcelona, which will not see the Sagrada Família completed in 2026 as planned; on the centenary of his death Pope Leo XIV will attend the basilica.

9 June 2026

Europe News

Andic quits as Mango vice-chair days after alleged murder charge

The son of the founder of the Catalan textile company has issued an open letter to staff after being freed on bail over the alleged murder of his father, Isak Andic.

26 May 2026

Europe News

Spain 'more convinced' of its stance on US than the EU is - Jaume Duch

The Catalan regional minister told Euronews that, while Spain has been leading when it comes to standing up against Washington, the EU has taken a firmer stance in recent months.

6 May 2026

World News

Spain to pay €20 million in compensation to victims of train crash

The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

27 January 2026

The Ring

Is PM Sánchez 'here to stay'? Spain's political storm, in The Ring

The political crisis in Spain goes beyond national borders: Former Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo (PP) and José Zaragoza (PSC), current member of Congress, debate on The Ring about the instability of Sánchez’s government and its impact on Europe.

10 December 2025

Business

BBVA fails in €17bn takeover battle for smaller Spanish rival Sabadell

The bid only convinced shareholders representing 25.47% of Sabadell voting rights. That was far short of the 50% BBVA needed for the deal to pass outright.

17 October 2025

Travel News

Storm Alice hits Spain: How travellers might be affected

Heavy rain has flooded roads, stranded tourists and forced travel cancellations across Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

13 October 2025

EuroVerify

Are there more mosques than churches in Catalonia?

Catholic churches make up by far the most places of worship in the region, despite claims to the contrary online that appear to try and stoke Islamophobia.

31 July 2025

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Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park

A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has scorched more than 8,000 hectares in just 24 hours, as Europe's record-breaking heatwave continues to intensify.

8 July 2025

Europe News

Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan an EU language

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

27 May 2025