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The Latest Breaking News from Catalonia

Spain's Supreme Court refuses to apply amnesty to Catalan leader Puigdemont

Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence referendum.

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In 1980, a Spanish factory worker began weaving riverside saplings together; by 2001, they formed a roughly 1.5-kilometre labyrinth beneath seven 100-foot towers

Josep Pujiula i Vila embarked on his tree-shaping journey along the Fluvià River in Catalonia back in 1980. Over the years, his imaginative vision transformed into a vast maze of interconnected structures including tunnels and towers. By 2001, seven towering constructions reached impressive heights of around 100 feet, while the…

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Jose Mourinho Meets Real Madrid’s Heroes and Villains in Tense La Liga Opener

The Portuguese boss learned plenty about his new squad from Saturday’s win in Catalonia.

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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Madrid’s quest to regain the La Liga title with José Mourinho begins in Catalonia.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Espanyol: La Liga

José Mourinho’s second stint as Real Madrid boss gets underway in Catalonia.

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The Major Sacrifice Joao Cancelo Made to Sign With Barcelona This Summer

The 32-year-old is making Catalonia his home for the third time.

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A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement

Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fight to…

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‘An underused tool’: How regenerative farmers are shielding Spanish land from wildfires

Europe’s regenerative farmers are providing vital wildfire protection – but they need more support.

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Aemet issues alerts in six regions and red warning in Gran Canaria for extreme heat

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions.

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Barcelona End Marcus Rashford Saga With Heartfelt Message, Intriguing New Signing

Marcus Rashford had 28 goal contributions during his lone season in Catalonia.

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Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain

Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.

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This ancient rock shelter in Spain preserves the story of how people moved from hunting to farming around 8,000 years ago

A rock shelter in northeastern Spain is giving archaeologists a rare and clear look at one of the biggest changes in human history, the shift from hunting and gathering to farming. The site, called Coves del Fem, sits above the Montsant River in Catalonia and has been dug up since…

The Times of India

Spanish scientists find 15.9-million-year-old bear-dog species 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.

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Every Player Who Played for Both Barcelona and Real Madrid

29 stars have worn both jerseys of Spain’s two biggest clubs.

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Spain wildfire disrupts Madrid-Barcelona rail service as heatwave looms

A wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona. This incident precedes a predicted heatwave, with the national weather service forecasting a sharp rise in fire risk from Sunday, particularly in northern interior zones. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events…

The Independent UK

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

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Spain trapped in rental crisis: up to half of wages go on housing

An estate portal study shows the average wage share has risen 12 percentage points since 2019. Madrid and Catalonia, with 70% of pay, top the regional ranking.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo wades into Spain's culture wars over soccer and the Catalan language in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV has stirred up cultural debates in Spain during his visit to Barcelona

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Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

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A century without Gaudí: Barcelona honours the architect who turned the city into a work of art

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.

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'Supporting Catalunya's independence in front of millions of viewers' – Planned protests mean Tour de France start in Barcelona could face disruption

Catalan independence groups aim to 'mobilise hundreds of volunteers and activists' as Tour visits region in July

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Most powerful queen of Europe unearthed after 700 years: Archaeologists finally opened the tomb of Queen Elisenda in Barcelona

The remains of one of medieval Europe's most influential queens have been examined for the first time in nearly 700 years after archaeologists opened her tomb at the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona. Queen Elisenda of Montcada, a powerful royal figure who helped shape medieval Catalonia,…

The Conversation

Correfocs are Barcelona’s noisiest tradition – and ‘fire devil’ performers sacrifice their hearing to take part

Every year on August 15, the Gràcia neighbourhood of Barcelona is awoken by a pyrotechnic procession of diables, or “fire devils”, running through its narrow streets, shortly followed by groups of drummers. As revellers dance to the rhythm of percussion and explosions, noise and smoke fill the neighbourhood, transforming its…

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10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations

From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.

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Barcelona’s 10 Most Expensive Signings of All Time

Barcelona have never been scared of spending big in the transfer market despite a mixed bag of results.

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