Barcelona, Spain News

The new smartphone taxi app Uber shows how to select a pick up location backdropped by La Sagrada Familia on July 1, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain.

This two-bedroom penthouse apartment, high on its 25th floor, in Barcelona, Spain, is found in the Illa del Mar area of the city.

I figured my Barcelona drinking companion was just being mischievous when he called my plan to travel the following day to Madrid a "bad idea."

Spain's Caixabank on Friday posted a 6 percent rise in second-quarter lending income and said bad debts had fallen again since the end of March, mirroring a broader turnaround taking root across the banking sector as the economy improves.

What it does: It's a bike-sharing service that lets you rent a bike or list one.

Night owls and early birds have different personalities Early birds and night owls -- which one are you? Check out this story on wtsp.com: http://on.wtsp.com/1rDMxgU Whether you are an early bird or a night owl may not only determine when you prefer to sleep -- it can also affect your personality and quality of life.

Six men have been charged in connection with a $1m fraud of the ticket marketplace StubHub that took place in March of last year.

Listed Philippine power company Basic Energy Corp. has tied up with a company registered in Spain for the joint development of domestic hydropower projects.

Karen Grigoryan wins in Barcelona 13:12 22/07/2014 >> SPORT Armenian GM Karen Grigoryan played excellently at the open in Barcelona, Spain.

The Canoe Hill Road resident, who said she's a been a victim of fraud before, told police she recently received a phone call from a man claiming to be from Clear Creek tax firm, according to the report.

This six-bedroom apartment in the center of Barcelona, Spain, is unique, from its painted ceilings to its chill-out area and vast rooftop terracing.

This line of retro electric bicycles is a refreshing change from the futuristic designs that have been hitting the market and the World Wide Web over the last few months.

The way we navigate in cities has been revolutionized in the last few years by the advent of GPS mapping programs.

When most of us imagine retirement, our minds wander to what we'll get to do that we don't have enough time for now.

From landmarks to interactive museums, to the best places to hear music and melody roads, this list will definitely make your next trip around the globe a more musical one! Roots and Branches Visit the Experience Music Project in Seattle where this amazing musical 2-story fountain/tornado of over 700 instruments tower over.

Lyft and other ride services find themselves up against the powerful insurance and attorney lobbies, which are backing legislation in Sacramento.

"In few other cities is it possible to walk from spectacular location to spectacular location," writes photographer Rob Whitworth as an introducion to his video "Barcelona GO!" on Vimeo.

Next year, 11 Stanford students and alumni will fan out across the globe to pursue special projects funded by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program .

Miley Cyrus performs on stage during her concert at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, 13 June 2014, as part of her Bangerz Tour.

Soon, you will not have to tilt your smartphone or tablet to avoid glare while watching your favourite movie or video.