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TV football pirates hit by police raids to stop illegal screenings of La Liga matches in Spain

Illegal football streaming kingpin’s life of luxury ends after Spanish police cuff him in raid on €1.8m Barcelona villa

EUROPE’S top illegal football streaming kingpin has been fined millions and sentenced to 23 months in jail after police smashed his Spanish base of operations,

27 Apr, 2026 @ 13:09

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Worry for Spain as Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal to miss rest of season with injury – but ‘is expected to be fit for the World Cup’

THE 18-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger was forced off during the match against Celta Vigo after picking up a hamstring injury, shortly after scoring a

23 Apr, 2026 @ 17:30

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

KNOWLEDGE of Catalan is set to become a key condition for anyone hoping to build a life in Barcelona, after new rules confirmed that language

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Lead·Politics

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion

US airline JetBlue launches daily flights between Barcelona and Boston during summer season

A NEW daily summer route has been launched linking Barcelona with Boston to boost transatlantic travel options for Spain. JetBlue began the seasonal service on

21 Apr, 2026 @ 16:01

Barcelona·Lead·Travel News

MISSING: British tourist, 51, vanishes before flight home from Barcelona after passport and wallet are ‘stolen’

A BRITISH man has gone missing in Barcelona after failing to board his flight home, sparking a search with friends and police on both sides

21 Apr, 2026 @ 09:54

Barcelona·Lead

Retiree, 68, is denied a pension after running up a seven-figure tax bill while freelancing in Spain

A 68-YEAR-OLD man has been denied his state pension in Spain despite contributing to Social Security for more than 47 years. Rafael was refused his

20 Apr, 2026 @ 12:30

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Catalunya·National News·Other News

Second climber dies after rockfall while scaling scenic mountain range near Barcelona

A SECOND person has died after a horrifying rockfall wiped out a group climbing mountains in northern Spain. Marc and Laura, both aged 30, were

17 Apr, 2026 @ 11:22

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

Lionel Messi buys 100% stake in fifth-tier Spanish football club located just five miles from old Barcelona stomping ground

ARGENTINE football superstar Lionel Messi has bought Spanish fifth-tier side UE Cornella. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward will have full control after taking a 100%

17 Apr, 2026 @ 11:20

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

Mystery British expat hiding in plain sight in Barcelona old town revealed as feared Scottish mafia boss

A BRITISH man living a quiet expat life in the heart of Barcelona’s old town has been exposed as a senior leader of one of

16 Apr, 2026 @ 16:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

A bloody war between Balkan mafias is erupting on the streets of Barcelona – and it’s already claimed two lives amid a string of shootings

BARCELONA has become the latest battleground in a bloody dispute between two rival Balkan mafias, with two people already killed in a series of shootings.

16 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Barcelona launches massive crackdown on abusive landlords who flout housing rules and ignore rent caps

ROGUE landlords operating in Catalunya will soon be subject to tighter controls after regional lawmakers narrowly passed a decree doubling-down on recent housing reforms. The

16 Apr, 2026 @ 10:53

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Property

Barcelona fights back against petty street crime: Six foreign criminals responsible for dozens of thefts and muggings are finally deported

POLICE have deported six foreign nationals from Barcelona after they were caught committing a string of repeat offences in the city. These individuals had more

15 Apr, 2026 @ 17:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Horror in Barcelona as hooded thugs shoot and try to slit throat of man sitting with partner and child near major shopping centre

A MAN is fighting for his life after attackers shot him and tried to slit his throat while he sat with his wife and son

15 Apr, 2026 @ 14:14

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

No more tat: Barcelona to impose strict design rules on iconic La Rambla boulevard to create ‘zone of terrace excellence’

BARCELONA will introduce strict new design rules to turn the famous La Rambla boulevard into a ‘zone of terrace excellence’. The City Council will look

14 Apr, 2026 @ 18:05

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead

Delight as two peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia

WILDLIFE gurus in Barcelona are jumping for joy after two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in a nest installed on top of the city’s iconic Sagrada

14 Apr, 2026 @ 13:57

Barcelona·Environment·Lead·Nature

Attendants at 6GLabNet's opening ceremony.

Top Spanish university unveils fibre-optic network to test next-gen 6G internet

A LEADING Spanish university is set to test faster-than-ever 6G internet for the first time, in what officials say will ‘revolutionise connectivity’ across the country.

10 Apr, 2026 @ 12:47

Barcelona·Lead·Technology

Seat launches an entirely Spanish-made electric car for €26k – curiously named after Barcelona’s most notorious barrio

A SPANISH carmaker has launched the first in a new series of electric vehicles built entirely in-country – and the name is sure to raise

9 Apr, 2026 @ 14:35

Barcelona·Lead·Technology

Outrage in Barcelona as wheelchair-bound pensioner is locked up for killing thief who tried to snatch his gold chain

MEMBERS of Barcelona’s Bon Pastor community have protested the arrest of Pepe, a 66-year old wheelchair user who stabbed a thief to death in a

9 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

Wheelchair-bound pensioner ‘stabs and kills thief who tried to steal his gold chain’ in Barcelona horror robbery gone wrong

A THIEF was stabbed to death after trying to steal a necklace from a wheelchair-bound pensioner in a horrendous Barcelona robbery gone wrong. Catalan police

8 Apr, 2026 @ 15:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead

Catalonia shatters 2007 housing record as second-hand prices hit historic peak

Catalonia’s second-hand property market has reached a new milestone, with resale prices finally eclipsing a record set during the 2007 housing bubble. According to the

8 Apr, 2026 @ 09:26

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Catalunya·Property

WATCH: Shocking moment two thieves violently rob a family of tourists as they get into a Barcelona taxi

A FAMILY of tourists had the shock of their lives when they were violently robbed while getting into a taxi in Barcelona last Sunday. The

7 Apr, 2026 @ 14:45

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

BAD news has arrived for Catalunya’s holidaymakers as the region doubles its tourist tax. From April 1, Catalonia’s new law doubling the tourist tax across

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:02

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Travel News

Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, slams supporters as ‘ignorant and racist’ after football friendly in Barcelona is marred by anti-Muslim chanting

SPANISH football superstar Lamine Yamal has blasted ‘racist and ignorant’ fans after shocking anti-Muslim chants rang out during an international match in Spain. The wunderkind,

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:18

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review

A BARCELONA restaurant has been whacked with a €4,000 fine after publicly revealing the sexuality and personal details of a customer in retaliation for a

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:42

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

‘It’s intolerable’: Spain’s football head coach speaks out after friendly against Egypt is overshadowed by racist anti-Muslim chanting

LAST night, racist and anti-Muslim chants broke out in Barcelona during Spain’s friendly with Egypt. The chants, including shouts of “if you don’t jump you

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:20

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

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Illegal football streaming kingpin’s life of luxury ends after Spanish police cuff him in raid on €1.8m Barcelona villa

Worry for Spain as Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal to miss rest of season with injury – but ‘is expected to be fit for the World Cup’

No Catalan, no residency renewal: New rules make language skills essential for those hoping to settle in Barcelona

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

US airline JetBlue launches daily flights between Barcelona and Boston during summer season

MISSING: British tourist, 51, vanishes before flight home from Barcelona after passport and wallet are ‘stolen’

Second climber dies after rockfall while scaling scenic mountain range near Barcelona

Lionel Messi buys 100% stake in fifth-tier Spanish football club located just five miles from old Barcelona stomping ground

Mystery British expat hiding in plain sight in Barcelona old town revealed as feared Scottish mafia boss

A bloody war between Balkan mafias is erupting on the streets of Barcelona – and it’s already claimed two lives amid a string of shootings

Barcelona launches massive crackdown on abusive landlords who flout housing rules and ignore rent caps

Barcelona fights back against petty street crime: Six foreign criminals responsible for dozens of thefts and muggings are finally deported

Horror in Barcelona as hooded thugs shoot and try to slit throat of man sitting with partner and child near major shopping centre

No more tat: Barcelona to impose strict design rules on iconic La Rambla boulevard to create ‘zone of terrace excellence’

Delight as two peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia

Top Spanish university unveils fibre-optic network to test next-gen 6G internet

Seat launches an entirely Spanish-made electric car for €26k – curiously named after Barcelona’s most notorious barrio

Outrage in Barcelona as wheelchair-bound pensioner is locked up for killing thief who tried to snatch his gold chain

Wheelchair-bound pensioner ‘stabs and kills thief who tried to steal his gold chain’ in Barcelona horror robbery gone wrong

Catalonia shatters 2007 housing record as second-hand prices hit historic peak

WATCH: Shocking moment two thieves violently rob a family of tourists as they get into a Barcelona taxi

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, slams supporters as ‘ignorant and racist’ after football friendly in Barcelona is marred by anti-Muslim chanting

Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review

‘It’s intolerable’: Spain’s football head coach speaks out after friendly against Egypt is overshadowed by racist anti-Muslim chanting

Illegal football streaming kingpin’s life of luxury ends after Spanish police cuff him in raid on €1.8m Barcelona villa

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under strict new trade union rules

WATCH: Four injured in bone-chilling scenes at Sevilla’s Feria de Abril as fairground ride suddenly snaps in mid-air

Woman, 77, dies following fire at house owned by ‘English-speaking’ couple on Spain’s Costa Blanca

OPINION: Spanish media reacts to corruption allegations involving PM Sanchez’s wife – plus analysis from The Olive Press