Plans to transform one of Barcelona’s best-known cinemas into the new Thyssen museum has sparked anger among locals, who say that it is nothing but property speculation masquerading as culture. The Federation of Neighbourhood Associations of Barcelona is leading the opposition against the nine-storey project at the former Cinema Comedia, in the city’s Eixample District. Developers are accused of trying …

Spain’s drivers have been warned about a scam involving a petrol station. Credit : non c, Shutterstock It seems innocent at first. You are in a hurry and heading out on vacation when a stranger leans forward with a polite grin. ‘Could you put five euros on your card for me? I will give you the money now. It sounds …

Friday, September 12, 2025, 9:46 Last updated at 09:52h. | Updated 09:52h. The 16th ArtWalk Cómpeta is on from today, Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September and venues are open from 11am to 2pm and then from 4 until 8pm. Around 40 artists from Spain and abroad will be exhibiting their work in the town. The works range from photography, …