Barcelona’s transport authority warns that if an adult is caught using a child’s T 16 card, the child will lose free travel for three years. More than 4,000 cards were blocked last year. The campaign aims to stop abuse and protect public funds.
Catalonia’s government has set a new non-financial spending cap of €43.191 billion for 2027. The decision comes as coalition partners urge the government to focus on the current budget, highlighting ongoing fiscal maneuvering ahead of elections.
Catalonia’s PISA results were discarded after a major testing error. Education officials say local assessments are sufficient, but the OCDE’s decision leaves the region without an international comparison.
Catalonia’s school year begins amid a teacher strike and a Pisa test controversy, alongside a sharp rise in staff numbers. Heatwave conditions and unfinished ventilation work compound the strain, while officials promise reforms under mounting pressure.
Vox and Aliança Catalana have publicly celebrated the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Their support signals a new phase of far-right cooperation across Europe. The Spanish left and mainstream parties now face renewed pressure to respond.
Residents and business owners in Sant Gervasi are preparing a collective lawsuit against the Generalitat over damage caused by a metro construction sinkhole. Delays in returning home and continued disruption have escalated tensions.
Barcelona theatres have set new records for attendance and revenue for the third year in a row. More than 3.17 million tickets were sold, with box office revenue reaching 103 million euros. Growth was strongest in small venues and among younger audiences.
A man in Manresa has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after admitting to killing his pregnant partner. The plea agreement spared him a jury trial. The case exposes severe domestic violence and its legal consequences in Catalonia.
Catalonia will help receive migrant minors from Ceuta, but only within strict boundaries. Salvador Illa rejects unconditional solidarity and criticizes Madrid’s approach to regional funding and social policy.
Biomass consumption in Catalonia jumped 19 percent in 2025. Industrial demand is rising fast, but forest-clearing efforts remain far behind. Underused woodland continues to accumulate, increasing the region’s wildfire risks.
A Barcelona factory supervisor will receive more than 90,000 euros in backdated disability payments after the INSS lost its appeal for failing to pay during the legal process. The court’s decision highlights Spain’s strict rules on provisional pension payments.
A man is fighting for his life after stabbing three people in a Barcelona apartment and jumping from a fourth-floor balcony. One victim remains in serious condition. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Rosa Maria Duran, a central figure for Catalan exiles in Mexico, has died at 99. Her work kept Catalan language and memory alive after the Civil War. She was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi in 2022.
Barcelona has set a new September heat record with 35.5°C. The city faces an intense heatwave, with authorities on high alert for wildfires and health risks. Several Catalan regions have also surpassed 40°C.
A Sestao resident has won 573,615 euros in La Primitiva. The winning ticket was validated at a local lottery office. Several other regions also saw impressive prizes distributed.
Catalonia’s PISA scores were invalidated after nearly a quarter of selected students were excluded. The episode exposes serious problems in the region’s education oversight and raises questions about accountability.
Spain’s used housing market has seen prices rise by 12.5 percent in a year, reaching an average of 2,924 euros per square meter. Yet August brought the first nationwide monthly decline since 2022, raising questions about whether the relentless surge is finally slowing.
Fifty years ago, Ràdio Barcelona broke new ground by airing Barça matches in Catalan, reshaping sports broadcasting and language use in Spain. The anniversary highlights the impact of that decision.
A fast-moving wildfire near Tordera prompted urgent evacuations and a lockdown in two residential areas, showing the high fire risk in Catalonia during the ongoing heatwave.
The number of inmates in Catalonia granted semi-freedom has fallen by 14 percent in five years. Official goals for open prison regimes remain unmet. Legal and demographic hurdles are driving the decline.
Barcelona’s Focus theatres launch a €14.5 million season featuring 60 productions and headline names such as Josep Maria Flotats and Emma Vilarasau. The group celebrates its 40th anniversary after drawing more than half a million spectators last year.
Nearly 200 fans lined up at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona for Aitana’s concert. Some camped for days to secure a prime spot. The singer’s return to the stage after a break has sparked intense dedication among her followers.
A carbon monoxide leak in a ship’s hold at Barcelona’s port left ten workers injured, one critically. Emergency services responded overnight at the Muelle de la Energía.
The Superior Court of Catalonia has refused to grant amnesty to Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó. Judges are seeking further answers from the EU Court before applying Spain’s new law, leaving the legal status of two senior ERC officials uncertain.
The Catalan court has enforced a partial pardon for Laura Borràs, reducing her prison term from 4.5 years to two and keeping her out of jail. The rest of her sentence, including a 13-year ban from public office, remains.
Aitana will fill Palau Sant Jordi for four consecutive nights in Barcelona. All tickets are sold out, confirming her dominance after a summer of chart-topping hits. The venue braces for 74,000 fans as the artist closes her Spanish tour.
Catalonia’s public health portal La Meva Salut will drop passwords and require idCAT Mòbil for access. The change aims to improve security and make logins easier. Delegated access for family members is also coming.
Catalonia’s education department urged unions to pause their strike plans, but union leaders insist the September 8 walkout will proceed. The government’s proposed reforms failed to convince teachers, setting the stage for disruption as schools reopen.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Spain’s prison sentences for four Catalan protesters were excessive. The court found no evidence that the accused used violence but denied their request for compensation. The decision challenges Spain’s handling of political dissent.
A truck fire on the AP-7 near Cerdanyola del Vallès brought traffic to a standstill for 13 kilometres. Emergency crews are working to control the blaze. Nearby routes and Barcelona’s Ronda Litoral are also heavily affected.
A deadly stabbing in Manresa has triggered a wave of misinformation. Far-right groups blamed Maghrebi migrants, but police confirmed the suspects are Spanish minors. The incident has exposed deep divisions over security and immigration in Catalonia.
The inclusive idea of 'un sol poble' in Catalonia is under threat. New ethnic-based narratives are dividing residents. The shift marks a sharp break from the region’s long-standing approach to identity.
More than 260 Spanish municipalities are mobilizing for Ceuta Day, with major rallies planned in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities. Political divisions are sharpening as the PP and Vox back the movement, while Podemos and Izquierda Unida abstain.
A 15-year-old, recently released from a juvenile center, is back in custody after a deadly stabbing in Manresa. The incident has reignited debate over youth crime and public safety in Catalonia.
Desigual’s new ad campaign has sparked anger in Barcelona. The brand’s attempt at humor touched a nerve with locals frustrated by tourism and gentrification. Desigual apologized but kept the video online.
