People
Unemployment in Catalonia Rises in Summer Like It Hasn't Since 2012
Unemployment in Catalonia reaches its worst third quarter since 2012, while Spain sees a year-on-year drop in unemployment.
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Weather
Catalonia ranks 12th in quality of life, below the Spanish average
Catalonia ranks twelfth in quality of life, below the Spanish average. Its annual improvement was 0.14 points, compared to 0.31 for the country as a whole.
Security
El Prat de Llobregat tops Spain's crime rate in 2024
El Prat de Llobregat records 225.1 crimes per thousand inhabitants in 2024, the highest rate in Spain among municipalities with over 20,000 residents.
Security
Five neighbourhoods in Barcelona lead foreign population in Spain
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter has 69% foreign population, the highest in Spain, with eleven of the fifteen top areas in Catalonia.
People
Catalan families choose Gaia, a short name with Greek roots
The name Gaia, of Greek origin meaning earth, is held by 481 women in Catalonia according to Idescat. Its presence is growing among younger generations.
Tourism
Catalunya sees record hotel stays in May with 2.4 million visitors
Catalunya welcomed a record-breaking 2.4 million hotel guests in May 2026.