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Barcelona: City in Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the province of Barcelona and is home to around 5.3 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area of the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range.

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European Parliament: Madrid and Barcelona mayors provide differerent views on solving housing crisis [Video]

European Parliament: Madrid and Barcelona mayors provide differerent views on solving housing crisis

Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:20Published
Italian artist Quayola brings new life to Gaudí's Casa Batlló with 'Arborescent' light show [Video]

Italian artist Quayola brings new life to Gaudí's Casa Batlló with 'Arborescent' light show

Barcelona's Casa Batlló has staged an awe-inspiring audio-visual show designed by Italian multimedia artist Quayola. 'Mapping 2025' is part of the 'Heritage of Tomorrow' artistic program which aims to..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 03:16Published
Watch: protesters rally to postpone eviction at Barcelona's building [Video]

Watch: protesters rally to postpone eviction at Barcelona's building

Hundreds protested outside Barcelona's Casa Orsola to prevent the eviction of long-term tenant Josep Torrent, highlighting the city's housing crisis and rising rents.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published

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Rashford hopeful of Barca move - Sunday's gossip

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England midfielder Keira Walsh says she still has "a lot to improve on" after making her first Chelsea appearance since joining the club from Barcelona.
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Hamilton continues Ferrari testing in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton is continuing his preparations for the Formula 1 season by testing for his new Ferrari team at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this week.
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Chelsea's Nkunku offered to Barca - Tuesday's gossip

The agent of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has offered the Frenchman to Barcelona, Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, plus more.
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Barcelona's Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award

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Barcelona and Spain's Lamine Yamal is named the best young player in Europe.
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Bellingham on target as Real close gap on Barca

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Real Madrid close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona with a dominant win over Leganes ahead of their Champions League match with Liverpool on Wednesday.
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Man Utd want Sporting teenager Quenda - Monday's gossip

Manchester United keen to sign Sporting's teenage star Geovany Quenda, Barcelona set to give new deal to veteran goalkeeper, Diego Carlos could exit Aston Villa, and more.
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Jorge Martin takes maiden MotoGP title despite championship rival Francesco Bagnaia winning the season-ending race in Barcelona.
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From shy schoolboy to Spain's most decorated - what next for Iniesta?

Spanish football writer Guillem Balague talks to former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta about his plans after retiring.
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Inter & Barcelona eye Chelsea's Fernandez - Tuesday's gossip

Inter Milan and Barcelona eye move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, Arsenal target Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Manchester United face battle to sign Sporting's Geovany Quenda.
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A red alert warning of "extreme danger" because of torrential rain has been issued for Barcelona, as elsewhere in Spain search teams continue to scour flooded areas for bodies.
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Barca aim to pull clear, 'McTomadona' & Amorim begins farewell

Barcelona have the chance to pull clear in Spain, Napoli are backed to win Serie A and the departing Ruben Amorim eyes a 10th win in 10 games.
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Friday's gossip: Man Utd agree Amorim deal

Sporting reach agreement with Manchester United for manager Ruben Amorim, Steven Gerrard is under pressure at Al-Ettifaq, while Barcelona eye a move for Rafael Leao.
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Friday's gossip: Gyokeres to join Amorim at Man Utd

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