Barcelona News

The good weather has arrived in Barcelona, and with it, the time to organize barbecues with family or friends. However, this plan can be expensive if carried out at home. The municipal ordinances of the Catalan capital establish strict regulations for all activities involving fire in urban environments. And Calçotadas are no exception to these restrictions.

The practice of hanging clothes out of windows to dry is deeply rooted in Spain and is part of the daily urban landscape. However, in Barcelona, an old regulation is currently causing heated discussions and potential fines. What’s behind this, and what consequences await the residents of the Catalan capital?

A shocking family drama has rocked Sentmenat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area. On early Monday morning, an incident occurred in which a man allegedly killed his partner's son, severely injured the woman, and then committed suicide. The Mossos d'Esquadra have immediately launched a comprehensive investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of this horrific act.

The infamous neo-Nazi music festival "Chaos in the Sun" is once again gathering supporters of the far-right scene this weekend at a private farmhouse in Maresme, near Santa Susanna, Barcelona. Despite great secrecy, the event's poster, featuring international Oi! and far-right bands, has surfaced on social media.

Barcelona's population has increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 1,732,066 people, marking its highest level in four decades. This represents a 1.7% growth compared to the previous year, a development that, according to the Barcelona City Council's municipal data office, solidifies trends that have accelerated in recent years.

The Barcelona City Council has once again made a controversial decision that severely strains relations with Israel and raises questions about institutional antisemitism. Following the closure of the Generalitat's office in Tel Aviv, a resolution was passed this Friday with far-reaching consequences:

A tragic incident has shaken Santa Susanna: On Sunday evening, a firefighter lost his life while battling a fire at a hotel on the promenade. The alarm was raised at 7:29 PM, prompting the immediate mobilization of eight ground teams. Upon the arrival of the emergency services, the hotel, which housed around 250 people, had already been fully evacuated.

"Barcelona is the city with the highest crime rate in Spain," ChatGPT responded, citing current figures that leave no room for doubt: In 2024, 8.56 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants were recorded in Barcelona, ​​exceeding the crime rates of other major cities in the country.

Junts per Catalunya is advocating for a ban on burqas and niqabs in public spaces. Sources from the Independence Party report that this decision was made because they believe these religious garments promote "gender discrimination" and also play a role for "security reasons."

In November 2022, a scrap dealer, while rummaging through trash, discovered a man's torso in a suitcase in a container. This incident occurred in the Eixample district of Barcelona. On Monday, the defendant, who pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering his landlord, accepted a ten-year prison sentence for the murder, taking into account the mitigating circumstance of mental alteration