Alfonso L. Congostrina

Violent activists broke through security cordons at the end of a peaceful pro-independence march in Barcelona

The video shows a young man lying defenseless on the floor as his assailant threatens him with the weapon

Company claims tiny pods are a good temporary solution for people struggling financially, but the city says they breach rules on minimum living space requirements

The regional government wants to prosecute anyone removing the symbols – which represent support for jailed pro-independence leaders – from public spaces

After a similar event in 2017 saw boos and whistles aimed at the king and the prime minister, today’s ceremonies passed by almost without incident, and mostly in silence

Dangerous confrontation occurred in broad daylight in a known hot-spot for drug trafficking

Some people have resorted to buying or renting business premises even though they lack occupancy licenses

Demonstrators in Barcelona threw glass bottles and set fire to garbage containers after former Catalan premier was detained by German police

Locals organize “narco-tour” of neighborhood‘s troubled areas, filled with gangs peddling drugs and prostitution

Massive demonstration in Barcelona on Saturday night was headed up by family members of jailed politicians and association heads

A week on, 900 people of all faiths pay tribute to the victims of the attacks

More than 100 people injured in worst jihadist assault in Spain since Madrid bombings of 2004

Hawkers play cat and mouse with police following reports of E. Coli in food and drinks

Laboratory analysis of products on sale illegally in Barcelona reveals presence of E. coli bacteria

City Hall aiming “to encourage sustainable and safe mobility” with new rules

Commuter service hit buffer stop in Francia station; one passenger reported to be in serious condition

City Hall places bedding in center of Catalan capital to raise awareness of risks of renting unlicensed apartments

Fifteen former peddlers of counterfeit goods form cooperative to sell handicrafts at local markets

Police investigate country’s first Japanese-style brothel, while owner of apartment used cancels rental

Barcelona City Council launches China Desk, a service to encourage Chinese investment

Clients can spend an hour with hyper-realistic mannequin for €80 an hour, and choose its clothes

The suspect stole the vehicle on Tuesday morning before driving it the wrong way up a city freeway

Under the slogan, “Enough excuses” some 160,000 people urge authorities to fulfill EU quotas

Nine giant see-through spheres based on a Catalan poem spark controversy, as they were meant to

Presence of likeness of dictator had caused anger in independence-minded region of Spain

No rules or restrictions currently exist regarding the wearing of long-sleeved bathing costumes

Heavily armed officers are now patrolling seafronts in Catalonia as well as access points to resort areas