Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood
Pope Francis recognises the ‘heroic virtues’ of the creator of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica in first step of process He’s long been nicknamed “God’s architect”...
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Carles Puigdemont no longer in Spain and will not give himself up, lawyer says
Fugitive Catalan separatist has returned to Belgium after flying visit to Barcelona in which police failed to arrest him Carles Puigdemont is no longer in...
Carles Puigdemont evades arrest after speech in Barcelona – video report
Carles Puigdemont has evaded arrest after making a speech in Barcelona to a large crowd. Spanish authorities put out an arrest warrant for the fugitive...
Police hunt for Puigdemont as pro-union MP takes Catalan presidency
Pro-independence parties lose their grip on power as Salvador Illa elected, while police operation to find Carles Puigdemont continues Europe live – latest updates Catalan...
Barcelona plans to raise tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting for few hours
Move targeting those in city for less than 12 hours is latest measure from mayor to tackle effects of mass tourism Barcelona’s mayor plans to...
Copenhagen offers tourist rewards as other EU nations clamp down
The Danish capital hopes to lure climate-friendly and well-behaved travellers with perks such as free drinks and skiing In Barcelona visitors have been sprayed with...
Barcelona police criticised for baton charge at protest over fashion show
Police response to protest over closure of Park Güell for glitzy event was ‘totally out of proportion’, resident says Catalan police have been criticised for...
Barcelona bus route removed from map apps to tackle tourist overcrowding
Locals say removal of number 116 route often used to get to Park Güell has been ‘so effective’ While some places will go to any...
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves denies rape as Spain trial wraps
Ex-Barcelona defender is accused of raping a woman in a nightclub in December 2022 The former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves has denied raping a...
Dream dinner party guests: Obama, Springsteen and Spielberg delight Barcelona restaurant staff
The trio attended Bruce Springsteen’s concert and made a last-minute dinner reservation at the Palace Hotel’s Amar restaurant Staff at a Barcelona restaurant were left...
