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Pagès calls for broader support for community music Xavier Pagès, director of the Orfeó Manresà choir, has called for cultural support to reach beyond major auditoriums and established festival circuits, arguing that… https://barna.news/pages-calls-for-broader-support-for-community-music/

Pagès calls for broader support for community music

Xavier Pagès, director of the Orfeó Manresà choir, has called for cultural support to reach beyond major auditoriums and established festival circuits, arguing that…

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Catalonia’s internal reservoirs stand at 81.51% Catalonia’s internal reservoirs were 81.51% full on 15 August, according to daily data from the Agència Catalana de l’Aigua (ACA), the Catalan Water Agency. https://barna.news/catalonias-internal-reservoirs-stand-at-81-51/

Catalonia’s internal reservoirs stand at 81.51%

Catalonia’s internal reservoirs were 81.51% full on 15 August, according to daily data from the Agència Catalana de l’Aigua (ACA), the Catalan Water Agency.

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Generalitat cuts temporary jobs as workforce ages The Generalitat, Catalonia’s government, reduced temporary employment in its public workforce from 44% in 2022 to 8% in 2025, according to data obtained by Ara through a… https://barna.news/generalitat-cuts-temporary-jobs-as/

Illa Stands by Nuclear Plant Closure Plan Nuclear power plants generate half of Catalonia’s electricity, yet President Salvador Illa remains committed to closing the region’s three facilities, Ascó I, Ascó II, and Vandellòs II, by… https://barna.news/illa-stands-by-nuclear-plant-closure/

Illa Stands by Nuclear Plant Closure Plan

Nuclear power plants generate half of Catalonia’s electricity, yet President Salvador Illa remains committed to closing the region’s three facilities, Ascó I, Ascó II, and Vandellòs II, by…

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Affordable homes slow decline in Spain’s smallest villages Affordable housing schemes, rather than rare births alone, are helping some of Spain’s smallest villages retain and attract residents, according to reporting by russpain.com. https://barna.news/affordable-homes-slow-decline-in-spains/

Affordable homes slow decline in Spain’s smallest villages

Affordable housing schemes, rather than rare births alone, are helping some of Spain’s smallest villages retain and attract residents, according to reporting by russpain.com.

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County groups seek to redraw Catalonia’s vegueries Groups representing Catalan counties have proposed redrawing Catalonia’s nine vegueries, or territorial administrative divisions, to reduce the relative influence of the… https://barna.news/county-groups-seek-to-redraw-catalonias-vegueries/

County groups seek to redraw Catalonia’s vegueries

Groups representing Catalan counties have proposed redrawing Catalonia’s nine vegueries, or territorial administrative divisions, to reduce the relative influence of the…

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Barcelona Area Aims to Cut Waste Incineration by 75% Metropolitan Strategy Targets 75% Reduction in Waste Burning The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) has set a goal to reduce the amount of waste burned at the Tersa incinerator in Sant… https://barna.news/barcelona-area-aims-to-cut-waste/

Festa Major de Gràcia 2026: Dates and Full Programme Key Dates and Opening Ceremony The Festa Major de Gràcia 2026 will take place from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 August. https://barna.news/gracia-festival-2026-dates-and/

Montbau Festa Major 2026: Full Programme Announced Key Dates and Preliminary Events The Festa Major de Montbau 2026 begins with a pre-festival highlight on Sunday, 20 September, when the Montbau Popular Race starts at 9am. https://barna.news/montbau-festa-major-2026-full-programme/

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Catalan Government to Co-Manage Rodalies from 2026 New Joint Company to Operate Rodalies The Catalan government and Spain’s national rail operator Renfe will jointly manage the Rodalies commuter rail network from 1 January 2026. https://barna.news/catalan-government-to-co-manage/

Catalan Government to Co-Manage Rodalies from 2026

New Joint Company to Operate Rodalies The Catalan government and Spain’s national rail operator Renfe will jointly manage the Rodalies commuter rail network from 1 January 2026.

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Two Arrested in Barcelona Chain Snatching Chase Two young men, aged 17 and 20, have been arrested by Mossos d'Esquadra after snatching a gold chain from a victim on Passeig de Sant Joan in Barcelona. https://barna.news/two-arrested-in-barcelona-chain/

Mossos Investigate Burglary at Santa Eulàlia Sanctuary Break-in at Historic Barcelona Church The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police, are investigating a break-in at the sanctuary of Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina in… https://barna.news/mossos-investigate-burglary-at-santa/

Mossos Investigate Burglary at Santa Eulàlia Sanctuary

Break-in at Historic Barcelona Church The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police, are investigating a break-in at the sanctuary of Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina in…

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Shopping Centres Open on August 15 in Barcelona Major Centres Open on Assumption Day Saturday, 15 August 2026, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a public holiday across Spain. https://barna.news/shopping-centres-open-on-august-15-in/

Shopping Centres Open on August 15 in Barcelona

Major Centres Open on Assumption Day Saturday, 15 August 2026, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a public holiday across Spain.

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Vandellòs I proton therapy centre proposal ruled out The proposal to convert part of the former Vandellòs I nuclear power station into a proton therapy centre for cancer treatment has been ruled out, according to Diari Catalunya. https://barna.news/vandellos-i-proton-therapy-centre/

Vandellòs I proton therapy centre proposal ruled out

The proposal to convert part of the former Vandellòs I nuclear power station into a proton therapy centre for cancer treatment has been ruled out, according to Diari Catalunya.

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Gràcia Festival 2026: Metro Runs 67 Hours Non-Stop Round-the-Clock Transport for Festival Week The Barcelona metro will operate without interruption for 67 hours during the 2026 Festa Major de Gràcia, running continuously from 5 a.m. on… https://barna.news/gracia-festival-2026-metro-runs-67/

Catalan Think Tank Proposes Senate Overhaul The Institute of Self-Government Studies, a think tank under the Generalitat of Catalonia, has proposed a comprehensive reform of the Spanish Senate to address what it describes as systemic… https://barna.news/catalan-think-tank-proposes-senate/

Catalan Think Tank Proposes Senate Overhaul

The Institute of Self-Government Studies, a think tank under the Generalitat of Catalonia, has proposed a comprehensive reform of the Spanish Senate to address what it describes as systemic…

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Forest Fire on Sant Pere Màrtir Contained Fire Contained After Major Emergency Response Firefighters from Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya have stabilised a forest fire on Sant Pere Màrtir mountain in the Collserola range. https://barna.news/forest-fire-on-sant-pere-martir/

Forest Fire on Sant Pere Màrtir Contained

Fire Contained After Major Emergency Response Firefighters from Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya have stabilised a forest fire on Sant Pere Màrtir mountain in the Collserola range.

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L'Hospitalet Expands Climate Shelter Network 40 Climate Shelters Now Active in L'Hospitalet L'Hospitalet de Llobregat has expanded its network of climate shelters to 40 designated spaces, 19 outdoor green areas and 21 indoor municipal… https://barna.news/l-hospitalet-expands-climate-shelter/

L'Hospitalet Expands Climate Shelter Network

40 Climate Shelters Now Active in L'Hospitalet L'Hospitalet de Llobregat has expanded its network of climate shelters to 40 designated spaces, 19 outdoor green areas and 21 indoor municipal…

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Icelandic Fugitive Arrested in Barcelona Hotel Spain's National Police have arrested a fugitive in central Barcelona who is wanted by Icelandic authorities for a premeditated murder carrying a potential life sentence. https://barna.news/icelandic-fugitive-arrested-in-barcelona-hotel/

New Home to Open in Former Miró Store, Sant Antoni New Home moves into former Miró flagship in Sant Antoni New Home, the low-cost home decor and furniture chain often referred to as the "Chinese Ikea", is preparing to open a new… https://barna.news/new-home-to-open-in-former-miro-store/

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Two Held After Violent Airbnb Attack in Barcelona's Eixample Attackers Held Influencer Hostage, Demanded Ransom The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police, arrested two men on Wednesday in connection… https://barna.news/two-held-after-violent-airbnb-attack-in-barcelonas-eixample/

Barcelona Activates Fire Alert Over High Forest Risk Alert Triggered by Extreme Fire Risk The Barcelona City Council activated the Municipal Action Plan for Forest Fire Risk at the alert phase this morning, following the Generalitat de… https://barna.news/barcelona-activates-fire-alert-over/

Barcelona Activates Fire Alert Over High Forest Risk

Alert Triggered by Extreme Fire Risk The Barcelona City Council activated the Municipal Action Plan for Forest Fire Risk at the alert phase this morning, following the Generalitat de…

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Generalitat Rents Building in 22@ to Expand Tax Agency The Generalitat has rented a building in Barcelona's 22@ innovation district to expand the Catalan Tax Agency (ATC), reinforcing its capacity ahead of taking over full management of… https://barna.news/generalitat-rents-building-in-22-to/

Generalitat Rents Building in 22@ to Expand Tax Agency

The Generalitat has rented a building in Barcelona's 22@ innovation district to expand the Catalan Tax Agency (ATC), reinforcing its capacity ahead of taking over full management of…

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Comuns demand answers over Rodalies eclipse chaos Comuns MP Lluís Mijoler has demanded that Catalan President Salvador Illa clarify what went wrong with Rodalies commuter rail services during the solar eclipse on Wednesday, calling for… https://barna.news/comuns-demand-answers-over-rodalies/

Comuns demand answers over Rodalies eclipse chaos

Comuns MP Lluís Mijoler has demanded that Catalan President Salvador Illa clarify what went wrong with Rodalies commuter rail services during the solar eclipse on Wednesday, calling for…

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Airport Expansions to Push Rents Up by €217 Residents in Spain could face an average annual rent increase of €217 by 2031 due to rising air tourism, according to a study by Transport and Environment (T&E) and the New Economics… https://barna.news/airport-expansions-to-push-rents-up-by/

Vueling Resumes Barcelona-Madrid Flights from October Vueling will resume flights between Barcelona and Madrid starting 5 October, with tickets now on sale until 29 March 2027. https://barna.news/vueling-resumes-barcelona-madrid-flights-from-october/

Vueling Resumes Barcelona-Madrid Flights from October

Vueling will resume flights between Barcelona and Madrid starting 5 October, with tickets now on sale until 29 March 2027.

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Castelldefels Quarry to Become Metropolitan Park The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) has awarded a €3.63 million contract to convert the former Ca n'Aimeric quarry in Castelldefels into a metropolitan park. https://barna.news/castelldefels-quarry-to-become/