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Pinoys in Barcelona up in arms against violent crimes

Sandra Sotelo Aboy, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 11:02 PM

Members of the Filipino community gathered in front of the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelon in Spain early this month to express alarm over rampant violent robberies in the city wherein an elderly Pinoy fell victim. Read more »

Bespoke Barcelona: names in dining, lodging, and design that should be on your itinerary

Rone Valles Guerrero
Updated as of Mar 11 06:35 PM

With a creative scene comparable only to a handful cities in the world, the Catalan capital is bursting at the seams with talented artists, from food to fashion. Here, we recommend some of our favorites.  Read more »

Huawei, foldable phones and fast 5G

Adam Satariano and Edu Bayer, The New York Times
Updated as of Feb 28 05:40 PM

The Trump administration sent a delegation to Spain this week to make its case against the Chinese technology company Huawei at one of the world’s biggest tech trade shows. Read more »

Shakira to be questioned in June over alleged tax fraud

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 26 08:15 PM

The 42-year-old is suspected of not paying taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014, according to prosecutors. Read more »

'HELP!': Pinoys in Barcelona want consular office reopened

Sandra Sotelo Aboy, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Apr 12 08:39 PM

BARCELONA, Spain - Several Filipinos, representing various groups and organizations in Barcelo, held a rally in front of the Consular Mission Outreach by the Philippine embassy at Silken Hotel, on April 7, 2018. Read more »

Catalan leaders to declare independence in Spain crisis

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 03:33 AM

Catalan leaders were preparing Wednesday to declare independence after a violence-hit referendum, defying a warning from the country's king that national stability was in peril. Read more »

Pinoys join massive march against terrorism in Barcelona

Dan Tuaño, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Sep 02 11:51 AM

Members of the Filipino community were among those who filled the streets of Passeig de Gracia last Aug. 26 to condemn terrorism that hit Barcelona and Cambrils, a town in nearby province Tarragona, leaving 16 people dead and more than 100 injured.    Read more »

Death toll from Spain attacks rises to 16: local officials

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 09:35 PM

The number of people killed in twin vehicle attacks in Spain last week rose to 16 on Sunday, local authorities in Barcelona said. Read more »

DFA reminds Filipinos abroad on safety after Barcelona attack

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 12:44 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday reminded Filipinos travelling abroad to take additional precautions following the terrorist attack that killed 13 people and wounded more than 100 others at a popular tourist destination in Spain. Read more »

World markets, US yields fall on US policy doubts, Barcelona attack

Reuters
Posted at Aug 18 08:58 AM

World equity markets and US bond yields fell while gold rose on Thursday as investors favored safe-haven investments amid growing skepticism US President Donald Trump, embroiled in controversy, would achieve his economic agenda. Read more »