Barcelona Prepares for 22nd Annual Hat Walk Parade
Barcelona prepares for its 22nd annual Hat Walk on Sunday, April 12th. This free event invites residents and visitors to parade from Rambla de Catalunya to Plaça de Catalunya.
Crime
All crime storiesBarcelona Home Burglaries Fall 23.5% Over Easter
Barcelona experienced a significant 23.5% reduction in home burglaries during the recent Easter period. Police arrested 14 individuals as part of a targeted operation against repeat offenders.
Catalonia
All Catalonia storiesBarcelona Approves Francoist Street Name Change
Barcelona’s Nou Barris district will rename Virrei Amat Square to Joan Salvat-Papasseit Square, reversing a Francoist-era street name change following a citizen initiative.
Transport
All transport storiesBarcelona Plans Interurban Bus Rerouting Amid Overcrowding
Barcelona City Council is analysing a reorganisation of interurban bus routes entering via Meridiana Avenue to alleviate severe overcrowding at key metro stations, impacting thousands of daily commuters.
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All eventsBCN Film Fest at 10: Cinema’s Power in Turbulent Times
The BCN Film Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary in Barcelona, April 16-24. It highlights cinema’s power, featuring Willem Dafoe and 90 films.
Environment
All environment storiesDolphin Sighting Off Barceloneta Captivates Barcelona
A tourist boat off Barceloneta beach witnessed a rare dolphin sighting on Easter Sunday, captivating passengers and generating widespread excitement across Barcelona.
Urban Development
All urban devEstrella Market to Stay After City Scraps Park Relocation
Barcelona City Council scraps Estrella Market relocation plans, confirming the historic market’s on-site Estrella Market Renovation, allowing 19.
Economy
All economy storiesCatalonia Unemployment Falls in March, Driven by Easter Tourism
Catalonia’s unemployment rate experienced a notable fall in March, reversing a three-month upward trend. The decline, largely driven by the Easter holiday period, signals a strengthening job market.



