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Explosion at Barcelona Port Kills One

Jan 21, 2025

An acetate tank explosion during maintenance work at the Tipsa facility in Barcelona's port claimed one life and injured another, who was hospitalized. The blast triggered a fire and activated a chemical risk emergency plan, according to…

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Barcelona Airport Floods Disrupt Travel Amid Severe Rains

Nov 4, 2024

Severe rainfall in Catalonia, Spain, flooded Barcelona International Airport, submerging the passenger terminal, runway, and parking areas. Numerous flights were canceled, and rail access was halted, while airport authorities established a…

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Türkiye’s Limak Orchestra Debuts in Barcelona

Nov 1, 2024

The Limak Philharmonic Orchestra made its international debut at Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana, one of Spain's most esteemed cultural venues and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The concert, titled "Fascinating…

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Direct Flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport to Begin on October 29

Oct 19, 2024

Istanbul Airport operator İGA announced on its social media account that the second-biggest Spanish airline company, Vueling, is starting direct flights from Barcelona to Istanbul Airport. It was noted that the flights will begin on October…

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La Sagrada Familia’s Final Phases

Mar 25, 2024

La Sagrada Familia, hailed as a global architectural gem and Antoni Gaudi's magnum opus, is nearing completion, with expectations to remove the iconic crane by 2026. This basilica, a must-see for tourists in Barcelona, Spain,…

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Atlanta to Barcelona Flight Diverted Due to Diarrhea Emergency

Sep 7, 2023

A flight from Atlanta, USA, to Barcelona, Spain, had to make an emergency landing due to a passenger experiencing severe diarrhea. The pilot declared a biohazard situation, and the plane returned to Atlanta about two hours…

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spanish people celebrate sant jordi day and world book day

Apr 24, 2023

Numerous people flocked to the streets of Barcelona on Sunday to celebrate Sant Jordi Day and World Book Day, which coincide with each other. The Spanish people celebrated the occasions with roses, resembling the rose the knight Sant Jordi…

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dazzling Christmas celebrations in Barcelona

Dec 25, 2022

The Spanish capital Barcelona is celebrating the new year with Barcelona Christmas Festival and lightning decorations on big avenues and significant places until December 30th. The festival which will be taking place in the two main…

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Train collision in Barcelona suburb kills engine driver, injures dozens

May 17, 2022

A freight train and a commuter train collided at the station in Sant Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona, Spain. The driver died in the accident, and a total of 85 others were injured, 2 of them seriously, authorities said. About 100 passengers…

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King of Spain Felipe VI paid visit to Turkish booths in Alimentaria Barcelona International Food…

Apr 5, 2022

Alimentaria Barcelona International Food Fair that held every 2 years in Barcelona, Spain, is being held for the first time this year after the Covid-19 pandemic. The 23rd Alimentaria Barcelona 2022 International Food Fair, where Turkey is…