Barcelona’s Clínic Hospital will relocate, triggering a €1.7 billion urban overhaul. L’Hospitalet will see 800 new homes, half protected. Esplugues will get the new Faculty of Pharmacy. The project will reshape healthcare, housing, and connections between the cities.
Ikea is clearing out its classic white Hauga sideboard in Catalonia, cutting the price by €50 until August 31 or while stocks last. The new model, with glass doors and fewer drawers, returns to the original price point. Here’s what changes and who benefits.
Catalonia’s Education Department has invalidated its PISA test results after a sampling error excluded too many students. The incident led to disciplinary proceedings and the dismissal of a senior official. The OECD will not recognize the region’s results.
The Generalitat de Cataluña will not take part in nationwide rallies for Ceuta. The decision highlights political divisions as PP and Vox urge mass turnout and fuels debate over migration and solidarity measures.
After two decades of legal battles, the Catalan High Court has ruled that Sallent’s town hall and Iberpotash must dismantle the Cogulló salt waste mountain. The decision ends years of appeals and confirms responsibility for the environmental restoration.
Barcelona’s municipal libraries, including the acclaimed García Márquez, remain closed as staff extend their indefinite strike. Workers seek better pay and improved schedules, while also demanding safer conditions. Negotiations with the city have stalled.
The Generalitat of Catalonia will honor chef Ferran Adrià and physicist Caterina Biscari with its highest distinction. The award recognizes their professional achievements and impact on the region. The ceremony is set for September.
Catalonia faces a teachers’ strike on the first day of school, with Ustec ruling out a last-minute deal. The union is demanding more staff and smaller classes, while the Education Department’s response remains limited.
Catalonia will offer financial support to businesses affected by swine fever restrictions. The aid targets restaurants and farms in closed green areas. Companies must show a 30% drop in turnover to qualify.
Santiago Calatrava, known for reshaping city skylines, credits his success to years of disciplined effort and experimentation, not sudden inspiration. His journey from Valencia to global recognition shows how persistence and technical curiosity shaped his most ambitious projects.
A 45-year-old man died after being stabbed in Santpedor during the town’s festival. Police have arrested two young men, one suspected of delivering the fatal blow. Both remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Spain enters a decisive political season amid unresolved crises. The government faces pressure over Ceuta and immigration. In Catalonia, education and transport issues threaten stability.
The Generalitat has published a detailed breakdown of the €3.3 million spent on Pope León XIV’s visit to Catalonia. Security and transport, along with gifts and promotion, accounted for most of the costs, showing the scale of public funding involved.
A 41-year-old former bus driver in Catalonia has secured a full disability pension after a court ruled that his psychiatric condition prevents him from holding any job. The decision highlights how Spanish law distinguishes between partial and absolute incapacity.
Barcelona’s mayor has announced a major international meeting in Sarajevo. The event will unite cities in the District 11 cooperation program, with Palestinian representatives expected to attend as part of post-conflict reconstruction efforts.
A cyberattack has hit the University of Barcelona, affecting some digital services. Authorities say enrollment for the new academic year will go ahead as planned. The university has put security protocols and system monitoring in place.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by a car in central Barcelona. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended. Authorities are investigating several alleged offenses, including reckless homicide.
Catalonia’s Education Department has dismissed its secretary general and launched disciplinary proceedings against three officials after a major error in administering PISA tests raised questions about oversight.
Mercedes Milá reflects on her decades in Spanish television and her political views, including Letizia Ortiz's impact on the monarchy. She also discusses the challenges facing reality show participants and milestones in her own career.
SER Catalunya launches a new season with more Catalan-language shows and a renewed focus on FC Barcelona. The station also celebrates 50 years since the first football broadcast in Catalan.
From October, Spain’s urban traffic lights will operate under new rules. The DGT aims to reduce risks for pedestrians and cyclists, ending a long-standing ambiguity at crossings.
A power drop at La Sagrera station stopped high-speed trains between Barcelona and Girona. Two trains were affected, and passengers were evacuated. Authorities activated emergency protocols and suspended service.
Influencer marketing is reshaping Barcelona’s iconic attractions. Social media sends tourists to the same landmarks and a new wave of globalized cafés. Local businesses are adapting, but the city’s unique flavor risks dilution.
A serious crash involving three cars forced the closure of the AP-7 towards Barcelona at El Papiol. Emergency services responded with multiple units, while impressive delays and traffic jams developed in the area.
Multiple opposition parties in Catalonia are demanding urgent answers from senior government officials over healthcare wait times and education test failures, as well as transport planning. The political season is beginning under mounting pressure.
Junts calls for social aid in Catalonia to depend on immigrants’ integration efforts, alongside legal status or income. The move follows renewed debate after the Ceuta crisis, as nationalist parties sharpen their stance.
Barcelona will face PSG in the Champions League group stage. The draw spared the Spanish club the toughest possible scenario, with the other group opponents considered less challenging.
Barcelona’s transport authority plans to allow direct credit card payments across the metro, rail network and more bus lines in 2027. The move targets tourists and occasional users, changing how single tickets are bought and validated.
Dozens remain unable to return to their homes in Sant Gervasi after a metro sinkhole. Repairs will keep three buildings evacuated until at least January. Authorities cite ongoing ground consolidation as the basic cause.
A police incident involving a Catalan estelada flag in Elche has reignited tensions. Independence groups see new momentum ahead of the September 11 Diada. Authorities and FC Barcelona face renewed scrutiny.
Rodri played his first minutes for Barcelona against Athletic. The midfielder, signed until 2030, entered in the second half and was met with a loud ovation. His arrival is seen as the club’s basic move for the 26-27 season.
The 35th Temporada Alta festival in Girona and Salt will feature 91 shows, including 16 international productions and 22 world premieres. Major names like Needcompany, Peeping Tom, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui are confirmed.
Spanish police rescued a Romanian truck driver held hostage for over a week after half a ton of cocaine vanished. The operation targeted an Albanian trafficking group. The missing drugs remain unrecovered.
Barcelona’s La Boqueria market will undergo a major renovation. The city aims to restore its local food focus and reduce tourist-oriented stalls. New rules and a €12 million upgrade are planned.
After years of legal dispute, Francesc Augé’s father has withdrawn his opposition to his son’s euthanasia. The decision removes the basic obstacle to the procedure, which had been stalled by court battles in Catalonia.
