Spanish police arrest man smuggling drugs in his wig A Colombian man was arrested at Barcelona airport with half a kilo of cocaine hidden under his wig, Spanish police said. World • 16 Jul 19
Spanish police arrest man smuggling drugs in his wig A Colombian man was arrested at Barcelona airport with half a kilo of cocaine hidden under his wig, Spanish police said. World • 16 Jul 19
Sagrada Familia gets building permit after 137 years Construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia may have started 137 years ago, but the emblematic basilica only got a building permit on Friday. Europe • 08 Jun 19
Sagrada Familia gets building permit after 137 years Construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia may have started 137 years ago, but the emblematic basilica only got a building permit on Friday. Europe • 08 Jun 19
Hundreds of thousands march over Catalan leaders' trial Around 200,000 people have marched through Barcelona against the high-profile trial of Catalan separatist leaders that started this week, which they dismiss as a farce. World • 16 Feb 19
Hundreds of thousands march over Catalan leaders' trial Around 200,000 people have marched through Barcelona against the high-profile trial of Catalan separatist leaders that started this week, which they dismiss as a farce. World • 16 Feb 19
Barcelona on alert after US warns of possible attack Barcelona is on alert after the US State Department warned of the risk of a terrorist attack in Spain's second-largest city during the Christmas holidays. World • 24 Dec 18
Barcelona on alert after US warns of possible attack Barcelona is on alert after the US State Department warned of the risk of a terrorist attack in Spain's second-largest city during the Christmas holidays. World • 24 Dec 18
11 arrested during separatist protests in Barcelona Police dragged Catalan separatists off roads and arrested 11 during protests as Spain's government brought a cabinet meeting to regional capital Barcelona in both a show of central power and attempt at negotiation. Europe • 21 Dec 18
11 arrested during separatist protests in Barcelona Police dragged Catalan separatists off roads and arrested 11 during protests as Spain's government brought a cabinet meeting to regional capital Barcelona in both a show of central power and attempt at negotiation. Europe • 21 Dec 18
One dead, 44 injured as train derails near Barcelona One person has died and at least 44 others were injured after a passenger train derailed near Barcelona in Spain. Europe • 20 Nov 18
One dead, 44 injured as train derails near Barcelona One person has died and at least 44 others were injured after a passenger train derailed near Barcelona in Spain. Europe • 20 Nov 18
Grenade-shaped belt buckle stops trains in Spain A woman carrying a grenade-shaped belt buckle on a train from Barcelona to Madrid caused a security lockdown and forced a station to be partly evacuated as well as railway delays. Europe • 07 Nov 18
Grenade-shaped belt buckle stops trains in Spain A woman carrying a grenade-shaped belt buckle on a train from Barcelona to Madrid caused a security lockdown and forced a station to be partly evacuated as well as railway delays. Europe • 07 Nov 18
Six arrests on day of protest over Catalan independence Six people have been arrested in Barcelona as protesters for and against independence scuffled with police, two days before the first anniversary of a vote on secession that polarised the Spanish region. World • 29 Sep 18
Six arrests on day of protest over Catalan independence Six people have been arrested in Barcelona as protesters for and against independence scuffled with police, two days before the first anniversary of a vote on secession that polarised the Spanish region. World • 29 Sep 18
Crowds fill Barcelona to support independence call Around one million people have filled central Barcelona to celebrate Catalonia's commemorative day and boost a bid for independence which has left deep divisions almost a year after it brought Spain to a constitutional crisis. Catalonia • 11 Sep 18
Crowds fill Barcelona to support independence call Around one million people have filled central Barcelona to celebrate Catalonia's commemorative day and boost a bid for independence which has left deep divisions almost a year after it brought Spain to a constitutional crisis. Catalonia • 11 Sep 18
Police treating Barcelona attack as terrorism A man, wielding a knife and shouting "Allah is great", lunged at an officer in a police station near Barcelona, Spain, in what police said was a terrorist act, and was shot dead. Barcelona • 20 Aug 18
Police treating Barcelona attack as terrorism A man, wielding a knife and shouting "Allah is great", lunged at an officer in a police station near Barcelona, Spain, in what police said was a terrorist act, and was shot dead. Barcelona • 20 Aug 18
Barcelona remembers victims of Las Ramblas van attack A year after jihadist attacks in Catalonia killed 16 people, Barcelona has paid homage to the victims. Barcelona • 17 Aug 18
Barcelona remembers victims of Las Ramblas van attack A year after jihadist attacks in Catalonia killed 16 people, Barcelona has paid homage to the victims. Barcelona • 17 Aug 18
Ship with 60 migrants on board docks in Barcelona A ship belonging to Spanish non-governmental organisation Proactiva Open Arms has docked in the port of Barcelona with 60 migrants rescued off the Libyan coast on board. Europe • 04 Jul 18
Ship with 60 migrants on board docks in Barcelona A ship belonging to Spanish non-governmental organisation Proactiva Open Arms has docked in the port of Barcelona with 60 migrants rescued off the Libyan coast on board. Europe • 04 Jul 18
Migrant rescue boat offered safe port in Barcelona A humanitarian boat carrying 59 migrants rescued off the Libyan coast is said to be making for Barcelona. News • 01 Jul 18
Migrant rescue boat offered safe port in Barcelona A humanitarian boat carrying 59 migrants rescued off the Libyan coast is said to be making for Barcelona. News • 01 Jul 18
14 Irish companies at Mobile World Congress 2018 A total of 14 Irish companies, hosted by Enterprise Ireland, will attend the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona this week. Business • 26 Feb 18
14 Irish companies at Mobile World Congress 2018 A total of 14 Irish companies, hosted by Enterprise Ireland, will attend the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona this week. Business • 26 Feb 18
MWC 2018: Sony unveils redesigned Xperia XZ2 Sony has unwrapped a significantly redesigned flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ2, in Barcelona this morning, as Mobile World Congress 2018 prepares to open its doors to visitors. Business • 26 Feb 18
MWC 2018: Sony unveils redesigned Xperia XZ2 Sony has unwrapped a significantly redesigned flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ2, in Barcelona this morning, as Mobile World Congress 2018 prepares to open its doors to visitors. Business • 26 Feb 18
France arrests three people linked to Barcelona attack Three people have been arrested in France for alleged links to a suspect in last year's deadly attacks in Barcelona and a nearby seaside resort. Europe • 20 Feb 18
France arrests three people linked to Barcelona attack Three people have been arrested in France for alleged links to a suspect in last year's deadly attacks in Barcelona and a nearby seaside resort. Europe • 20 Feb 18
Spanish prosecutor calls for rebellion charges Spain's state prosecutor has called for rebellion and sedition charges to be brought against Catalonia's leaders over their push for independence from Spain. News • 30 Oct 17
Spanish prosecutor calls for rebellion charges Spain's state prosecutor has called for rebellion and sedition charges to be brought against Catalonia's leaders over their push for independence from Spain. News • 30 Oct 17
Catalan leaders warn of civil disobedience Catalan leaders have warned of civil disobedience and have said they are confident all officials, including police, would defy attempts by the Spanish government to enforce direct rule on the region. World • 23 Oct 17
Catalan leaders warn of civil disobedience Catalan leaders have warned of civil disobedience and have said they are confident all officials, including police, would defy attempts by the Spanish government to enforce direct rule on the region. World • 23 Oct 17
Hundreds of thousands march for unity in Barcelona Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona yesterday to express their opposition to any declaration of independence from Spain. Catalonia • 09 Oct 17
Hundreds of thousands march for unity in Barcelona Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona yesterday to express their opposition to any declaration of independence from Spain. Catalonia • 09 Oct 17
Leaders say Catalan referendum plans are in doubt Catalan leaders have acknowledged that plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain on 1 October are in doubt following the arrest of senior regional officials and the seizure of campaign material by national police. Catalan referendum • 21 Sep 17
Leaders say Catalan referendum plans are in doubt Catalan leaders have acknowledged that plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain on 1 October are in doubt following the arrest of senior regional officials and the seizure of campaign material by national police. Catalan referendum • 21 Sep 17
Authorities say Spain received warning prior to attacks Catalan authorities have said Spain received a warning in May that the so-called Islamic State group was planning an attack in Barcelona, but decided it lacked credibility. News • 31 Aug 17
Authorities say Spain received warning prior to attacks Catalan authorities have said Spain received a warning in May that the so-called Islamic State group was planning an attack in Barcelona, but decided it lacked credibility. News • 31 Aug 17
German woman dies from injuries in Barcelona attack A 51-year-old German woman has died ten days after she was injured in a militant van attack in Barcelona, authorities have said. World • 27 Aug 17
German woman dies from injuries in Barcelona attack A 51-year-old German woman has died ten days after she was injured in a militant van attack in Barcelona, authorities have said. World • 27 Aug 17
Thousands march against terror attacks in Barcelona Hundreds of thousands people marched in Barcelona in a show of unity amid chants of 'I am not afraid' after two Islamist militant attacks in the Spanish region of Catalonia last week left 15 dead. World • 27 Aug 17
Thousands march against terror attacks in Barcelona Hundreds of thousands people marched in Barcelona in a show of unity amid chants of 'I am not afraid' after two Islamist militant attacks in the Spanish region of Catalonia last week left 15 dead. World • 27 Aug 17
Second Barcelona suspect granted conditional release One of the four suspects in last week's twin terror attacks in Spain has been released this afternoon, pending further investigation. barcelona • 24 Aug 17
Second Barcelona suspect granted conditional release One of the four suspects in last week's twin terror attacks in Spain has been released this afternoon, pending further investigation. barcelona • 24 Aug 17
'Traumatised' Barcelona attack victims return to Dublin The Irish-Filipino family who were caught up in the Barcelona attack spoke to RTÉ News on their return to Dublin. Video • 24 Aug 17
'Traumatised' Barcelona attack victims return to Dublin The Irish-Filipino family who were caught up in the Barcelona attack spoke to RTÉ News on their return to Dublin. Video • 24 Aug 17
