Stories from Barcelona · Spain

A food recovery project in Barcelona successfully repurposed 250,000 kilograms of food into meals last year. The initiative provides employment to 120 people, with 70 percent of workers holding insertion contracts.

Alexia Putellas has become the athlete with the most titles at FC Barcelona, surpassing Lionel Messi. Putellas now holds 36 titles after winning the Spanish League with Barcelona five days ago. The achievement marks a milestone in women's football.

The Catalan government is defending a pilot program to incorporate Mossos d'Esquadra officers into 14 institutes. The decree is scheduled for a vote tonight without an option for validation.

Digital bank Revolut has announced plans to establish its first permanent physical location in Barcelona, Spain.

Unemployment in Catalonia rose by 84,400 people during the first quarter of 2026, pushing the rate above 10 percent. Spain overall saw a loss of 170,300 jobs in the same period.

The Global Sumud Flotilla has departed from Barcelona, Spain, heading toward the Mediterranean Sea. This mission follows preparations in Sicily, Italy, and aims to break the Gaza blockade. Hundreds of activists from dozens of countries are participating in this year's voyage. The first stage of the mission began on April 12 in Barcelona. Last year, the flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters, resulting in the detention of volunteers.

Urban developers in Barcelona are prioritizing space for people over cars, focusing on light and ventilation in their designs. These principles are being adapted to meet modern societal needs. The city's approach to urban development will be a topic at the World Architecture Congress in June. The city of Barcelona is prioritizing urban development strategies that center on the needs and well-being of its residents. This approach aims to create more livable and people-centric public spaces.

A majority of teachers in Catalonia, over 82%, perceive the classroom work environment as conflictive and complicated. Furthermore, 85% of teachers reported an increase in verbal and sometimes physical aggressions. This data emerged in the context of a plan being implemented in cities like Hospitalet, where a primary school faculty staged a walkout. Seven out of ten teachers in Catalonia have experienced some form of aggression, according to reports in Mobile. These incidents include verbal abuse and physical assaults occurring every two to three weeks. The aggressors are identified as being students or their parents.

Dorine Properties 2019 S.L. has issued an eviction notice to Blessing and her family, which includes two children aged 4 and 6. Activists are calling to stop the eviction.

Radio Romania provided an update on the Spanish football league standings. Barcelona leads with 85 points, followed by Real Madrid with 74 points. Aris Avigo is in 7th place with 44 points, and Pece Barcelona is in 3rd place with 65 points.