Catalan parties accuse Badalona mayor of inciting hostility over homeless eviction. The mayor of Badalona is at the center of controversy after evicting homeless people. Catalan politicians accuse him of provocation and exploiting the situation for personal gain. Read our article for the full story.
Temporary Shelters Opened for Migrants in Badalona After B9 Eviction. In Badalona, community organizations have stepped in to support migrants left homeless following their eviction from the former B9 institute. The city authorities declined to provide assistance, prompting volunteers to urgently open temporary shelters.
Emergency Es Alert Issued for Heavy Rains in Catalonia Affects Dozens of Cities. Residents of Badalona and neighboring municipalities received an emergency alert warning of heavy rains. Catalan authorities have activated the Inuncat plan. The situation remains tense—details in our report.
Mass Eviction of Migrants from Abandoned School Begins in Badalona, Catalonia. Police in Badalona are evicting hundreds of migrants from an abandoned building. Many have been left homeless due to high housing costs, highlighting the region’s ongoing rental affordability crisis.
Hundreds of Migrants in Badalona Left Homeless After Eviction from B9. Following the eviction from the former B9 institute in Badalona, around a hundred migrants have been left on the streets. The local authorities did not provide assistance, drawing sharp criticism. The fate of those displaced remains uncertain.
Mass Eviction of Migrants Begins in Former Lyceum in Badalona, Catalonia. A large-scale police operation to evict migrants has begun in Badalona. Most have been left without shelter, with no alternatives offered. The decision has sparked protests and public debate.
Catalonia Eases Restrictions Over African Swine Fever Near Collserola. Catalan authorities have allowed individual walks in the natural areas of the second perimeter around Collserola. Strict bans remain in place within the first perimeter. An investigation is underway into a possible laboratory virus leak.
Catalan Authorities Join Forces to Tackle Rising Homelessness. Catalonia has seen a sharp increase in homelessness. Municipalities are forming task forces and demanding more resources. Authorities are seeking joint solutions to address the crisis.
Gang Busted in Barcelona with 1,200 Marijuana Plants and 60 kg of Ecstasy. Police in Barcelona and its suburbs have dismantled a drug trafficking network. Large quantities of drugs, weapons, and cash were seized. Seven people have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
Court Grants 15 Days to Evict 400 Migrants from Former Institute in Badalona. A court has authorized the urgent eviction of Catalonia’s largest migrant camp. The authorities failed to provide alternative housing for most residents. The decision has sparked controversy and raised concerns for the fate of hundreds of people.
Eight Injured in Residential Building Fire in Badalona Near Barcelona. A fire in Badalona led to the hospitalization of eight people, one of whom is in critical condition. Emergency services worked at the scene throughout the night.
A First in Catalonia: Badalona Allows Pets to Bid Farewell to Their Owners. Badalona now permits dogs and cats to say goodbye to their deceased owners—a first for Catalonia. The move has sparked a strong response from both families and experts.
Nearly 4,000 Repeat Offenders Identified in Catalonia After Six Months of Kanpai Plan. Almost 4,000 active repeat offenders have been identified in Catalonia. In six months, 470 people have been detained. The police's new approach is already changing the situation in cities.
70 Arrested in Catalonia During Major Police Operation Pla Kanpai. A major Pla Kanpai operation took place in Catalonia, resulting in the detention of dozens of suspects with hundreds of prior offenses. Police continue to conduct raids, and the number of arrests may rise.
Catalan Coast and Megacity: Where Rental Properties Generate the Highest Income. Catalonia is seeing a steady rise in rental yields. Both the major urban area and coastal regions draw special attention. Experts assess price trends and investment prospects. Key factors affecting profitability are reviewed.
Migrant Legalization Scheme Using Sham Marriages and Fake Documents Uncovered in Barcelona. In Catalonia, members of a network organizing fake marriages for migrants have been arrested. The cost for legalization reached up to 15,000 euros. The investigation revealed document forgery and human exploitation cases.
Family Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Barcelona for Circulating Fake €100 Bills. Police in Badalona have arrested seven members of the same family suspected of distributing counterfeit €100 notes printed in Naples. The operation spanned several cities across Catalonia.
Barcelona to Introduce New Tax for 240,000 Property Owners Starting 2026. From 2026, owners of apartments and parking spaces in Barcelona and its suburbs will face a new mandatory levy. The average annual payment will be €17.5. The change will impact tens of thousands of residents in the region’s largest cities.
