Catalonia News & Information

POP-ROCKER Shakira appeared in court today (Thursday) for a hearing concerning her alleged tax irregularities, facing an accusation of 'defrauding' the authorities of around €14.5 million between 2011 and 2014.

SLIDING doors on Barcelona's underground trains may be abolished if a pilot with a newer version proves to be a success.

WHEN local elections lead to a draw and inconclusive results – as is often the case – highly-technical negotiations are usually necessary to work out which party or parties will govern and who will become mayor.

CHILDREN exposed regularly to nature may be less likely to suffer mental health problems in adulthood, according to research led by La Caixa bank's scientific unit.

STANDING right where his great-granddad King Alfonso XIII did exactly a century ago, Spain's reigning monarch Felipe VI opened Automobile Barcelona yesterday, ready for it to kick off in earnest today (Sunday).

MOST British Formula 1 fans who wanted to see the Spanish Grand Prix on the Catalunya Circuit today (Sunday) would have booked themselves a flight – these days, relatively cheaply, and involving less than two-and-a...

COURTS in Spain have agreed deposed Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont can stand for the European Parliamentary elections on May 26 if he wishes, as can his former ministers, Antoni Comín and Clara Ponsatí.

FORMER Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler announced during his Barcelona concert that he would no longer be going on tour, saying: "This is a beautiful way to say goodbye."

A SEVEN-FOOT teenager has sparked debate about whether he should continue with his junior basketball team or be promoted to the adult side after beating his rivals 49-121.

PERSISTENT rain did not stop the crowds turning out today (Tuesday) for the massive book-and-flower fairs across Catalunya to mark the region's patron saint, Sant Jordi - better known to the English as St George.

IN FOUR months and 11 days’ time, the planet will mark a chilling anniversary only a handful of people alive today will remember the full implications of: the start of World War II, 80 years ago, on September 1. Only...

BARCELONA city council has agreed to issue planning permission for the Sagrada Família cathedral to 'legalise' the works - 134 years after a building licence was first requested by the original architect,...