The Latest Breaking News from Catalonia

Catalonia wildfire burns 7,000 acres and forces 18,000 people into lockdown

The raging fire follows Spain’s hottest June on record

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park

A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has scorched more than 8,000 hectares in just 24 hours, as Europe's record-breaking heatwave continues to intensify.

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025

Mapped: The hottest locations in Europe’s 46C heatwave after two die in Catalonia wildfire

Europe has faced an "exceptional" heatwave, prompting heat alerts throughout the region

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Chlorine fire triggers chemical emergency in Spain's Catalonia leaving multiple towns under lockdown

A dangerous toxic cloud caused by a fire on Spain’s Catalan coastline forced multiple towns into lockdown, but the restrictions have since been lifted.

Euronews · May 10, 2025

Flick Has Barcelona On Cusp Of Return To European Elite

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.

International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025

Spanish Court Acquits Former Barcelona Star Dani Alves of Sexual Assault And Overturns His Prison Sentence

Former Barcelona and Brazil soccer star Dani Alves was acquitted by an appeals court in Catalonia, Spain, and overturned the four-and-a-half-year prison sentence against him

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2025

Why you should swap the fast-paced French Alps for a slowed-down ski holiday in Catalonia

Looking for break on the slopes with a little more chill? Rebecca Miles finds a calmer stay in the Pre-Pyrenees full of camping, cross-country skating and truffles

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Sun, Sangria… And Soaring Costs: Barcelona To Double Tourist Tax In Crackdown On Overtourism

Catalonia is set to increase its tourist tax, aiming to curb overcrowding and fund local projects, impacting holidaymakers visiting Barcelona.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025

Catalonia to double tourist tax in blow to holidaymakers

The move is the latest attempt to manage the impact of soaring tourist numbers across Spain

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Banco Sabadell to move HQ back to Catalonia

The boss of Spain's main business confederation, Antonio Garamendi, was optimistic that "everyone comes back home" in the wake of Sabadell—but a potential influx of company HQs back to Catalonia could take some time.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2025