Tag: Barcelona
Barcelona to fine e-scooter users up to €500 for riding on pavements
Council to crack down on antisocial behaviour linked to rapid rise of e-scooter riders in city Anyone riding an electric scooter on the pavement or without a helmet in Barcelona faces a fine of up to €500 (£415) from 1 February as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour linked to the rapid rise of…
Real Estate Market Outlook for 2025: Trends and Expectations
The Spanish real estate market is poised for sustained growth in 2025. Housing prices are expected to continue rising, driven by demand that could exceed 666,000 property transactions. Experts highlight intense competition and growth supported by lower mortgage rates.
Increase in Tourist Rentals in Barcelona and Madrid
In recent decades, the cities of Barcelona and Madrid have experienced a notable rise in the availability of tourist and seasonal rentals. This phenomenon has transformed the local real estate market, affecting the availability of housing for residential rental.
Spanish Surgeon Performs Historic Kidney Tumor Operation 8,000 Kilometers Away
In a groundbreaking advancement in modern medicine, Dr. Alberto Breda, Head of Oncological Urology and the Kidney Transplant Surgical Team at Fundació Puigvert in Barcelona, has successfully conducted the world’s first transcontinental partial nephrectomy.