Catalonia’s Far-Right Rise Reshapes Independence Politics as Migration Concerns Grow

By admin September 23, 2026 No comment

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A growing focus on immigration, crime and housing is reshaping politics in Catalonia, with the separatist Aliança Catalana gaining support ahead of the region’s 2028 election. The party, led by Silvia Orriols, is polling behind Spain’s ruling Socialists and has made restricting migration and improving public safety central to its message. Aliança’s rise is creating […]

Mbappe and Lamine Yamal Set for World Cup Semi-Final Showdown

By admin July 14, 2026 No comment

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Two of football’s biggest stars, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, will take center stage as France and Spain meet in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, with a place in the final on the line. France are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, while Spain hope to add the World Cup title to their […]

Wildfire Disrupts Spain Rail Network Ahead of Heatwave

By admin June 18, 2026 No comment

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A wildfire in northeastern Spain disrupted high-speed rail services between Madrid and Barcelona on Thursday after flames broke out near a railway section in Catalonia. Authorities temporarily suspended train operations in the affected area to allow firefighters to tackle the blaze safely. The disruption comes as Spain prepares for its first major heatwave of the […]

Spain Tourism Hits Record Highs as Middle East Travel Disruptions Boost Arrivals

By admin June 8, 2026 No comment

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Tourism in Spain has surged to record levels, with foreign arrivals reaching about 97 million in 2025 and expectations of hitting 100 million in 2026. Popular destinations like Benidorm have fully rebounded after the pandemic, with visitor numbers far exceeding local populations during peak seasons. Industry leaders say part of the recent boost comes from […]

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Canary Islands During Spain Tour

By admin May 6, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from June 6–12, marking his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. As part of the trip, he will visit the Canary Islands—a major entry point for migrants crossing dangerous Atlantic routes to Europe. During his time on Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the […]

Barcelona Hold Narrow Edge Over Rayo

By admin March 23, 2026 No comment

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Barcelona moved seven points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Nou Camp. Ronald Araujo’s header from a Joao Cancelo corner in the 24th minute proved decisive, while Rayo’s early chance through Carlos Martin was brilliantly denied by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The first half […]

Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to Fund Housing

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Barcelona has raised its tourism tax to one of the highest levels in Europe, doubling the levy on hotel guests from 5–7.5 euros to 10–15 euros per night starting in April. The move aims to curb tourist numbers and help finance affordable housing projects, with a quarter of the revenue earmarked for addressing the city’s […]

Five Young People Killed in Apartment Block Fire in Manlleu, Spain

By admin February 17, 2026 No comment

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Five young people have died after a fire broke out in a storage area of a residential building in Manlleu, about 80km north of Barcelona. The blaze started shortly after 21:00 local time on Monday in a five-storey apartment block, according to Catalonia’s fire brigade. Four other people sustained minor injuries in the incident. Authorities […]

Spain Detects New African Swine Fever Cases Outside Barcelona Zone

By admin February 13, 2026 No comment

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Spain has confirmed two new cases of African swine fever in wild boar outside the initial outbreak area near Barcelona, marking the first spread beyond the original containment zone. Regional authorities in Catalonia said the infections were detected near the western towns of El Papiol and Molins de Rei in the Barcelona metropolitan area, prompting […]

Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

By admin June 22, 2024 No comment

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The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to phase out short-term tourist rentals in the city within five years. He stated that no renewals will be granted for the 10,101 tourist licenses currently in place when they expire by November 2028. These apartments, commonly listed on platforms like Airbnb, will instead be reserved […]