Barcelona's human pyramid fest steps up to Covid challenge
Festival officials advise wearing a KN95 face mask ... and a helmet.
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Trading company, NZ director guilty of financial register misuse
Pegasus Markets Ltd also ignored a warning by the New Zealand Companies Office.
Stricken cruise ship leaves passengers in the lurch
Thousands of cruise passengers have been stranded after sailing cancels at last minute.
What's it like to live in Barcelona's most famous Gaudí home? A bit inconvenient
New York Times: Every year, more than 1 million people visit her home in Barcelona.
Why 5G will arrive with a whimper, not a bang
Comment: 5G looks more like an extension of 4G than the cataclysm that has been promised.
Spain: Gaudi inspires by way of Piha
West Auckland memories find their way into Barcelona for actress Rose McIver.
#BalconingIsFun: Trolls target tourists in Barcelona
In Barcelona anti-tourist posters are encouraging visitors to jump off their balconies.
Room check: Ohla Barcelona
In the heart of the Gothic quarter, though you'll loathe to leave this neoclassical hotel.
Sagrada Familia: Barcelona's Masterwork in progress
Antoni Gaudi's Catalan cathedral is Barcelona's most beloved building site.
YouTuber faces jail for forcing homeless man to eat toothpaste-filled Oreos
YouTuber faces jail after he fed Oreos filled with toothpaste to a homeless man.
Spain overtakes USA in world rankings, attracting 82million tourists
82million people visited Spain in 2017, despite terror attacks and a crisis in Catalonia.
Room check: Chic&basic Ramblas
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to Chic&basic Ramblas in Barcelona.
Suspects planned 'much bigger explosive attack'
Alleged suspect of Barcelona van attack says they had been planning a much bigger attack.
Hopes fade for missing seven-year-old
Father of 7yo Julian Cadman who went missing in the Barcelona attack arrives in Spain.
ISIS's propaganda machine is thriving
The "ideal vehicle" would be large in size and with a raised chassis that can clear curbs.
Barcelona: Five minutes of pure panic and absolute terror
The chilling new reality of urban life: vehicles transformed into weapons of mass murder.
Manchester bombing survivor narrowly escapes death again in Barcelona
Manchester bombing survivor caught up in second terror attack in Barcelona.
'Sad, scary' video reveals terror aftermath
GRAPHIC WARNING: Horrified onlookers can be seen running for their lives.
Barcelona horror: 'Absolute terror etched on their faces'
Aussie tourist tells of horror that unfolded in Barcelona.
The Med: On the run
The running of a marathon disrupts the scenic start of a Mediterranean odyssey.
Spain: Shots that echo nearly eighty years later
Walking through Barcelona, it's easy to forget that great political passions were once played out in its streets, writes Stephen Burgen.
How compact cities help curb climate change
As the world urbanises at break-neck speed, the way we design growing cities will heavily determine the environmental impact of the people who live there.
Top five travel-inspiring movies
There's nothing like a beautifully shot film to make you feel like up-and-leaving the very next day. Here are five examples that show off their stunning destinations to full effect.
Europe: Trans Europe Express
Europe’s rail network has long enabled travellers to piece together unique itineraries. A new high-speed connection from London to Barcelona will be a welcome addition. Gavin Bertram reports.
Barcelona: The irresistible edge of reason
Barcelona's blend of madness and good sense has Jamie Melbourne-Hayward entranced.