Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign the highly rated 21 year-old Brazilian striker Neymar from Santos. The deal is expected to be finalised on Monday and Neymar will join Barcelona after the Confederations Cup, which starts in Brazil on June 15th and finishes on June 30th.
Tragic death of three year old girl in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona
A three year old girl died on Friday afternoon in a household accident at a home in avenida Barcelona in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona.
Domestic fatality in Terrassa, Barcelona
A 75 year old woman was stabbed to death today in Terrassa, Barcelona, allegedly by her 80 year old husband who has been arrested. After allegedly committing the deed, the husband tried to injure himself and needed hospital treatment. This is the 45th confirmed domestic fatality so far this year.
Man arrested in Barcelona for killing and dismembering a woman who disappeared in August
Police in Barcelona have arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in the death of a woman who went missing last August. Although the body has not been found, the man is accused of killing the woman and then subsequently dismembering the corpse and disposing of the parts in various rubbish containers.
Police seize 248 kilos of cocaine in Barcelona
The National Police, in collaboration with the FBI, DEA and the Attorney General of Colombia, have seized a shipment of 248 kilos of cocaine at a shopping centre in Barcelona, the drugs having originated in Colombia. Four people have so far been arrested.
Fire in Sabadell claims three lives
Three people have died and another is in a critical condition after a fire early this morning in an apartment block in calle Forcanada in Sabadell, Barcelona. Seven other people suffered minor injuries, mostly due to smoke inhalation.
Messi 2-2 Ronaldo
Honours even in the first clasico of the season at the Camp Nou, a better result for Barcelona as they maintain their eight point gap over their fierce rivals. However, it is the first time this season they have not won. Two goals from Messi and two from Ronaldo, as one might expect, so honours even on all counts.
Domestic fatality in Sant Feliu de Codines, Barcelona
Police in Sant Feliu de Codines, Barcelona, have arrested 31 year old Alejandro C.M., a Spanish national, for the alleged killing of his partner, 33 year old Eva E.C., also a Spanish national.
Domestic fatality in Santa Maria de Palautordera, Barcelona
A 57 year old woman has died in Santa Maria de Palautordera, Barcelona, as a result of injuries sustained on Wednesday, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend.
Catalan no longer preferred language of Barcelona Council
The Supreme Court of Justice of Cataluña (TSJC) has declared as void some of the Rules of Use of the Catalan Language, meaning that Catalan is no longer the preferred language of communication within the Barcelona Council.