Barcelona atelier remakes antique lace for brides https://barna.news/barcelona-atelier-remakes-antique-lace-f/

Police flag Barcelona transport theft hotspots https://barna.news/police-flag-barcelona-transport-theft-ho/

Mossos chief race narrows to two candidates https://barna.news/mossos-chief-race-narrows-to-two-candida/

Barcelona keeps aid in place after L9 sinkhole Barcelona City Council says support for residents evacuated by the Metro Line 9 sinkhole in Putxet will remain in place until they are cleared to return home. https://barna.news/barcelona-keeps-aid-in-place-after-l9-si/

Spain heat deaths surge as hospitals face strain https://barna.news/spain-heat-deaths-surge-as-hospitals-fac/

Regularisation lets workers sign first contracts Spain’s extraordinary regularisation is moving some undocumented migrants into formal jobs, with provisional permits already allowing thousands to work and pay into Social Security. https://barna.news/regularisation-lets-workers-sign-first-c/

Barcelona renters: lawyer explains rent cap doubts https://barna.news/barcelona-renters-lawyer-explains-rent/

Barcelona starts El Coll access works near Park Güell https://barna.news/barcelona-starts-el-coll-access-works-ne/

Two arrested over 16 motorcycle thefts in Barcelona The Mossos d'Esquadra say two men with more than 20 previous offences were arrested after an investigation into 16 stolen motorcycles in Barcelona and nearby towns. https://barna.news/two-arrested-over-16-motorcycle-thefts-i/

Illa praises Aragonès at archive handover https://barna.news/illa-praises-aragones-at-archive-handove/

Barcelona bar draws praise for its patatas bravas https://barna.news/barcelona-bar-draws-praise-for-its-patat/

Tenants urge Generalitat to enforce home-buy rules https://barna.news/tenants-urge-generalitat-to-enforce-home/

Barcelona sets new heat record at 40.7C Barcelona has recorded 40.7C during the latest heatwave, setting a new city temperature record and pushing extreme heat risks higher for residents and visitors. https://barna.news/barcelona-sets-new-heat-record-at-40-7c/

Collboni to present Barcelona Pla de Barris bid https://barna.news/collboni-to-present-barcelona-pla-de-bar/

Barcelona tourism chief says visitor growth must stop José Antonio Donaire, Barcelona's new commissioner for sustainable tourism, says the city has reached its limit and is pursuing measures to cut tourism's impact on residents. https://barna.news/barcelona-tourism-chief-says-visitor-gro/

Ciutat Vella starts Born anti-noise plan Barcelona City Council has launched a phased anti-noise plan for Passeig del Born, with possible tighter closing-time restrictions for bars and terraces if sound levels do not fall. https://barna.news/ciutat-vella-starts-born-anti-noise-plan/

Hospital Clínic isolates suspected CCHF case A patient in Barcelona with symptoms consistent with Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has been moved to an isolation unit at Hospital Clínic while test results are pending. https://barna.news/hospital-clinic-isolates-suspected-cchf/

L9 boring machine due at El Putxet this month https://barna.news/l9-boring-machine-due-at-el-putxet-this/

Barcelona arrest in anti-ISIS police operation National Police say one of four suspects arrested in a Spain-wide operation linked to Islamic State support was detained in Barcelona, with no public disruption announced for residents. https://barna.news/barcelona-arrest-in-anti-isis-police-ope/

L'Hospitalet raid identifies 51, fines scooter riders https://barna.news/lhospitalet-raid-identifies-51-fines-s/

Castelldefels road works finish on C-31 and C-32 The Generalitat says around 20 road safety and maintenance works on the C-31 and C-32 in Castelldefels have been completed after a €5.2 million investment. https://barna.news/castelldefels-road-works-finish-on-c-31/

Raval restaurants cite rents and decline in closures Restaurant owners in El Raval say rising rents, street-level degradation and changing eating habits are contributing to a steady loss of historic venues in the neighbourhood. https://barna.news/raval-restaurants-cite-rents-and-decline/

Mossos arrest 12 over 788 diverted phones Mossos d'Esquadra say a network based in Granollers diverted 788 mobile phones worth €1.1 million by impersonating customers and falsely recording deliveries that never reached them. https://barna.news/mossos-arrest-12-over-788-diverted-phone/

Grec marks 50th edition across 58 Barcelona venues https://barna.news/grec-marks-50th-edition-across-58-barcel/

V29 bus adds summer Saturday and holiday stops Barcelona is extending the V29 on summer Saturdays and public holidays, adding four stops and more articulated buses to ease beach travel between Diagonal Mar and Virrei Amat. https://barna.news/v29-bus-adds-summer-saturday-and-holiday/

Montilla defends 2006 Statute’s continuing relevance Former Catalan president José Montilla said the 2006 Statute of Autonomy remains in force and argued that Catalonia’s self-government carries a clear socialist imprint. https://barna.news/montilla-defends-2006-statutes-continui/

Sirera seeks protection for historic shop signs The PP leader in Barcelona City Council wants the Ajuntament to shield old signs and shopfronts from removal rules that, he says, put long-standing local businesses at risk. https://barna.news/sirera-seeks-protection-for-historic-sho/

Generalitat probe after Les Gavarres fire https://barna.news/generalitat-probe-after-les-gavarres-fir/

David Byrne brings stripped-back set to Cruïlla The musician headlined Friday night at Barcelona's Cruïlla Festival with a minimalist show that put songs and movement ahead of spectacle. https://barna.news/david-byrne-brings-stripped-back-set-to/

Alexandre plans 330-room hotel in L'Hospitalet https://barna.news/alexandre-plans-330-room-hotel-in-lhosp/

Housing stays top concern in Barcelona survey Barcelona City Council’s Barometer says housing remains residents’ main concern in 2026, ahead of insecurity, with immigration now in third place. https://barna.news/housing-stays-top-concern-in-barcelona-s/

Benahavís evacuees cleared to return after wildfire Residents evacuated from the Flamingos urbanisation in Benahavís have been told they can go home after emergency crews brought the wildfire that shut part of the AP-7 under control. https://barna.news/benahavis-evacuees-cleared-to-return-aft/

Barcelona barometer puts PSC ahead, ERC closes gap Barcelona City Council’s latest municipal barometer places PSC first on direct voting intention at 13%, with ERC rising to 11.1% less than a year before the next local elections. https://barna.news/barcelona-barometer-puts-psc-ahead-erc/

Mossos officer jailed 21 years for rape in Manresa https://barna.news/mossos-officer-jailed-21-years-for-rape/

Two held after L1 chain theft at Espanya https://barna.news/two-held-after-l1-chain-theft-at-espanya/

Sant Feliu water plant adds 1,000 litres a second A new drinking water treatment plant in Sant Feliu de Llobregat was inaugurated on Friday, adding capacity intended to strengthen water supply for Greater Barcelona during drought. https://barna.news/sant-feliu-water-plant-adds-1-000-litres/

Draft funding plan could add €4.7bn for Catalonia https://barna.news/draft-funding-plan-could-add-eu4-7bn-for-catalonia/

Castelldefels Sea Market returns from 10 to 12 July https://barna.news/castelldefels-sea-market-returns-from-10-to-12-july/

Former Cine Liceu in Sants to become an Aldi Building work has started at the former Cine Liceu on Carrer de Sants, where the site is being prepared to house an Aldi supermarket near Plaça de Sants. https://barna.news/former-cine-liceu-in-sants-to-become-an/

Barcelona to extend Christmas lights across more areas Barcelona City Council says its 2026 Christmas lighting will reach more neighbourhoods, restore the giant glowing galets and expand designer installations beyond the city centre. https://barna.news/barcelona-to-extend-christmas-lights-acr/

UAB law degree posts Catalonia’s top cut-off mark https://barna.news/uab-law-degree-posts-catalonias-top-cut/

Pyrotechnics eyed as cause of Gavà fire https://barna.news/pyrotechnics-eyed-as-cause-of-gava-fire/

Used diesel car sales keep rising in Catalonia Catalonia recorded 149,099 used passenger car sales in the first half of 2026, with older diesel cars still dominating while demand for used electric models outstrips supply. https://barna.news/used-diesel-car-sales-keep-rising-in-cat/

Police warn legal firms can shield Barcelona gangs https://barna.news/police-warn-legal-firms-can-shield-barce/

Palau carillon festival returns for two July weekends https://barna.news/palau-carillon-festival-returns-for-two/

Queen tribute band stages surprise set on Barcelona Metro https://barna.news/queen-tribute-band-stages-surprise-set-o/

Mossos investigate alleged assault at Polinyà festa https://barna.news/mossos-investigate-alleged-assault-at-po/

Catalan parties seek Israel ban at Barcelona event https://barna.news/catalan-parties-seek-israel-ban-at-barcelona-event/

Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Cubelles https://barna.news/man-arrested-after-fatal-stabbing-in-cubelles/

L'Hospitalet jobs plan offers 25 year-long contracts https://barna.news/lhospitalet-jobs-plan-offers-25-year-lo/