🐗 Collserola park to remain closed until 'wild boar population reduced as much as possible'
Park on outskirts of Barcelona remains open to residents, public transport, schools and restaurants
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✈️ Barcelona Airport sees passenger numbers surge to nearly 3.9 million in February
Number of travellers up 3.8% as freight traffic jumps 24%
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🦐 Catalan cuisine takes flight on Singapore Airlines Barcelona route
Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany creates new in-flight menus
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🚕 Taxi law limiting ride-hailing services clears first Parliament vote
Proposed legislation recognizes taxis as a public service
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🚛 Catalan truckers say fuel spike has pushed costs up 30%
Industry group CETCAT warns of "significant impact" of Middle East conflict and urges Spanish government to roll out aid package
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👩⚕️ Barcelona hospital cuts spinal surgery wait to under 24 hours
Specialized team at Vall d'Hebron perform more than a third of procedures during weekends or holidays
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🗣️ Sánchez to Trump: 'Between allied countries it is good to help when you are right and point out when you are wrong'
Spanish PM stresses respect for US presidency while criticizing Iran offensive
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🐗 African swine fever spreads to Sant Just Desvern and Esplugues
In total, 21 new wild boars have tested positive for African swine fever, including one found outside the initial high-risk zone
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🤳 Mobile World Congress marks 20th anniversary in Barcelona with 105,000 visitors
Attendance down 3.67% on last year amid Middle East crisis
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🎨 Dalí and Horst: Púbol Castle explores iconic artist-photographer relationship
Salvador Dalí retouched photos with paint "long before Photoshop existed"
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🧳 Catalonia sees 6% drop in international tourists in January, but spending surges 22%
Over 1 million visitors spend €1,260 on average
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🛑 'No to war': Spanish PM responds to Trump's trade threats over Iran
Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain after Madrid refuses US use of military bases
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📵 Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee backs social media ban for under-16s
World Wide Web creator urges shutdown of "addictive" algorithms in address to Barcelona tech audience
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🏚️ Homelessness in Catalonia: Social organisations call for €100 million boost in 2026
Over 4,700 people used support services in 2024
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📈 Unemployment edges up in February despite record number in work
Social Security registrations in Catalonia rise by 23,564 to 3.85 million, the highest February figure on record
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🤖 | Artificial intelligence takes over Mobile World Congress 2026
AI-driven robotics, smart devices and humanoids dominate the Barcelona tech fair
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🏨 | Hotel bed offering almost doubles in past 20 years in Barcelona
International events such as Mobile World Congress helps spread out visits throughout year
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🎶 Liceu launches new cycle of Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'
Artistic director Víctor Garcia de Gomar says Wagner reveals "a world that speaks of the present, the birth of power and corruption"
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🏢 Barcelona tenants accuse investment funds of flouting rent caps through co-living model
Housing unions say Catalan government has sanctioned only three companies since rent controls came into force
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🤩 What's on this weekend?
🔥 What the Foc! ➡ BBQ festival
✊🏿 Black Urbanities ➡ Debates and performances
🕺 SOUNDIT Plaza ➡ Palms Trax
🔬 Festival de la Ciencia Setmana 7 ➡ Family-friendly science festival
🍿 La Inesperada ➡ Film Festival
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🏛️ | Forest chalet newly verified as Gaudí work
Architect never claimed the work after modifications in construction compared to original designs
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🏢 Foreign buyers account for half of home purchases in Barceloneta
Experts say trend driven by Barcelona residents rather than speculative investors from abroad
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🏙️ | Barcelona's future on display: 84m² city model unveiled for World Capital of Architecture
Latest scale model uses modular pieces, AI, and immersive technology to showcase urban planning across metropolitan areas
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🎶 Raye shines during concert at Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi
London-based singer visits Catalan capital as part of her 'This tour may contain new music' tour
📸 by Marc Font for @acn.cat
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🎉 Best photos as Carnival kicks off in Sitges and Torelló
High winds fail to dampen spirits as Catalonia launches a week of colour, satire and celebration
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🗓️ Salvador Illa to return gradually to presidential duties from Monday after month-long illness
Catalan president says he is coming back "with energy, determination and enthusiasm"
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🏢 Madrid house prices climb three times faster than Barcelona's
Since late 2024, properties in Barcelona have been more affordable than in Spanish capital
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🌍 Foreign nationals make up nearly 20% of Catalan population
Catalonia surpasses 8.2 million inhabitants, but growth rate slows
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📉 Inflation in Catalonia falls to 2% in January as electricity and fuel costs ease
Food prices rise 2.6%, with a 21.7% surge in price of eggs
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Woman, 46, dies after warehouse roof collapse in Barcelona storm
Severe winds left nine hospitalised across Catalonia
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