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Spain makes loud military statement, rocket fire continues

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Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles gestures as she speaks during the ceremony of the Soldado Idoia Rodriguez 2026 award, at the Ministry of Defence, in Madrid, Spain, March 19, 2026.
ELIJAH BRYANT (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv beat host Barcelona in Euroleague action.

Hapoel Tel Aviv back on track in Euroleague return; Maccabi falls

Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Barcelona 80-75 as Dan Oturu and Elijah Bryant paced the Reds to their first road win after a three-game losing streak away from home.

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The illuminated Nativity Facade of the famous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona at blue hour.

Barcelona doubles tourism tax, charging visitors up to €15 a night

A couple spending two nights in a four-star hotel — nearly half of Barcelona’s hotel stock — could see the bill rise by €45.60.

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A GROUP of youth take part in this week's Maccabi Barcelona inauguration.

Maccabi Barcelona inaugurated with over 300 attendees, celebrates Jewish identity, sports

The inauguration of Maccabi Barcelona is particularly significant as it reflects the solidarity of a growing Jewish community in the face of increasing global antisemitism.

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Spain says cell behind Catalan attacks dismantled, police seek van driver

The driver abandoned the van and fled on Thursday after speeding along a section of Las Ramblas, leaving a trail of dead and injured.

AUGUST 19, 2017ByREUTERS
A Spanish police officer looks over a street in Barcelona after a van ramming attack there killed 13, August 18, 2017.

Following terror attack, Barcelona’s chief rabbi says community is doomed

“I tell my congregants: Don’t think we’re here for good. And I encourage them to buy property in Israel. This place is lost."

AUGUST 18, 2017ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
The suspected van is towed away from the area where it crashed into pedestrians at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, August 18, 2017.

Eight suspected terrorists involved in Barcelona attack

Spanish security forces are still hunting for the van driver of the Barcelona attack.

AUGUST 18, 2017ByREUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF
A Spanish police officer looks over a street in Barcelona after a van ramming attack there killed 13, August 18, 2017.

Spanish police: Seven wounded, five attackers killed in second 'terrorist incident'

The operation came after a van attack in Barcelona on Thursday that left at least 13 dead.

AUGUST 18, 2017ByREUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF
Officers investigate at the scene where police had killed four attackers in Cambrils, south of Barcelona, in this still image taken on August 18, 2017.

Spain hunts van driver who mowed down Barcelona crowd, killing 13

One attacker was shot dead in a shootout with police, two people have been arrested.

AUGUST 18, 2017ByREUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF
Police patrol the area after a van crashed into pedestrians near the Las Ramblas avenue in central Barcelona, Spain August 17, 2017

Tel Aviv City Hall lights up in solidarity with Barcelona

At least 13 people were killed when a van plowed into crowds in the heart of Barcelona.

AUGUST 18, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Tel Aviv City Hall displays the Spanish flag following a deadly terror attack in Barcelona, 17 August, 2017

Barcelona attack hits near kosher restaurant, keeping Jerusalem on edge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to the ministry’s situation room soon after the attack to monitor developments.

AUGUST 17, 2017ByTAMARA ZIEVE, TOVAH LAZAROFF, HERB KEINON
Police evacuate people after a van crashed into pedestrians near the Las Ramblas avenue in central Barcelona, Spain August 17, 2017.

Secret goings-on in the Mediterranean

JULY 21, 2017ByNEVILLE TELLER
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Pro-Israel group seeks legal action against Barcelona BDS declaration

‘Their plan has been derailed but this has not stopped them’

APRIL 25, 2017ByLIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
The Agbar Tower (L) in Barcelona

Barcelona visits Tel Aviv for Euroleague test

Maccabi looks to make it three straight continental conquests, keep Hadar perfect as coach.

NOVEMBER 2, 2016ByALLON SINAI
Maccabi Tel Aviv center Maik Zirbes (right) is still getting used to life at the club, averaging 9.3 points and 3.3 rebounds entering tonight’s game against Barcelona at Yad Eliyahu Arena.