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Barcelona News September 25, 2024
The EU is in ‘Barbieland’ and becoming more xenophobic, new report warns
The European Union is in a ‘Barbieland’, presenting itself as a model of harmony and unity while beneath the surface several tensions threaten the unity of the bloc. At least, that’s the verdict of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) in a new report. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 24, 2024
Spain aims for 81 percent green electricity by 2030
Spain on Tuesday adopted a target for 81 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 to meet its climate goals. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 23, 2024
What are Spain’s controversial new rules for registering hotel guests?
Hoteliers and travel agencies have warned that controversial new hotel registration rules in Spain are not only difficult to implement but will make holidays more expensive for travellers and could hurt the tourism sector’s competitiveness abroad. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 21, 2024
Inside Spain: Stage fright at your butcher’s and why Spanish workers aren’t lazy
In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how young Spaniards are too scared to order food at their local butcher’s, and how despite the clichés about them not liking work there’s plenty of evidence they work long hours, and 1 in 10 are workaholics. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 20, 2024
Spain-bound plane forced to land due to mouse in passenger’s meal
A mouse that crawled out of a passenger’s meal has forced an SAS flight from Norway to Spain to make an unscheduled landing in Denmark, the company said on Friday. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 19, 2024
‘Shift to the right’: How European nations are tightening migration policies
The success of far-right parties in elections in key European countries is prompting even centrist and left-wing governments to tighten policies on migration, creating cracks in unity and sparking concern among activists. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 19, 2024
San Sebastián: What to know about Spain’s biggest film festival
The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, is currently underway. Here are 10 fascinating anecdotes and pieces of information that will help you understand its importance to Spanish culture. The Local Barcelona News…
Barcelona News September 17, 2024
EU shifts right as new team of commissioners unveiled
After weeks of political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on Tuesday a new top team tasked with shoring up the EU’s economic and military security through the next five years. The Local Barcelona News…
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- Spain's ruling Socialists face sex scandal fallout among women voterson December 13, 2025 at 7:50 am
Spain's ruling Socialist party is facing sexual misconduct and prostitution allegations that threaten its reputation as a champion of gender equality, putting its crucial base of women voters at risk.
- Spanish PM slams US 'extrajudicial operations' off Venezuelaon December 12, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned as "unacceptable" the "extrajudicial operations" carried out by the United States on alleged drug-trafficking boats off Venezuela, in an interview published Friday.
- Is Vox's rise in Spain due to anti-immigration or other reasons?on December 12, 2025 at 1:52 pm
Are Spaniards falling for the anti-immigration rhetoric sweeping across Europe and the US, or is far-right Vox rising in the polls due to other domestic issues unrelated to foreigners?
- Spain's Andalusia launches video urging tourists to respect localson December 12, 2025 at 12:22 pm
Authorities in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia have launched a tourism campaign which calls for a 'cohabitation pact' between holidaymakers and locals, where Andalusians will keep welcoming tourists as long as they follow certain rules.
- Spain's Port of Bilbao implements EES border checkson December 12, 2025 at 11:56 am
Bilbao Port in northern Spain is the latest port of entry to roll out the new EES system for travellers from outside of the EU, highlighting how it's not just airports that have new passport checks for UK tourists and other third-country citizens.
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