Carlos Cuerpo says there are no plans to close the Madrid-Barcelona line. He promises major reforms over the next three weeks and says lower train speeds remain an option after the Urda crash that killed 69 people.
Barcelona has suspended a Guardia Urbana officer for 24 days after he refused to serve a woman in Catalan. A recording helped establish the conduct; her fine for allegedly insulting officers remains before the courts.
The Supreme Court has archived the case after investigators found no evidence linking Alvise Pérez to the creation of the forged PCR test. A police report traced it to an unidentified Twitter account.
Francesc Augé, 56, is scheduled to receive euthanasia on 26 November after a two-year legal battle. The Generalitat authorised the procedure in 2024 after two heart attacks and four strokes.
Umar’s journey sits alongside Julia Otero’s choices of classics and contemporary books. Her selection also includes books about identity and power, as well as an essay on cancer.
Salvador Illa defended former chief of staff Eduard Rivas after a newly unsealed court file raised questions about contracts awarded in Esparreguera. The parliamentary session also addressed rail safety and Catalonia's network.
Three wagons broke loose from a private rail spur in Martorell and struck a Renfe Mercancías locomotive. The driver was taken to a medical centre and was in good condition. Rodalies services were unaffected.
Six young people have been arrested in Catalonia over alleged efforts to organise or promote looting linked to Blocus. Two adults are in prison without bail; four of the suspects are minors.
Manuel Muñiz warned that Europe relies on AI models developed in the United States and China. He also cautioned against dependence on open models at the final day of World In Progress in Barcelona.
Ehang’s two-seat electric aircraft was among the technologies featured at Smart City Expo. The company said it was operating in 40 zones in China, with a range of 30 kilometres or up to 20 minutes.
Barcelona City Council recorded 242 breaches during inspections of 23 food shops in Gràcia. Eleven businesses were ordered to close temporarily after inspectors found electrical irregularities and pest infestations.
Barcelona has put the second phase of the Diagonal tram link between Verdaguer and Francesc Macià out to tender. The city estimates its contribution at €120 million including VAT; the ATM will provide €97 million excluding VAT.
Therese Jamaa bought a 94-square-metre flat in Barcelona’s Quadrat d’Or on 29 November 2024, eleven months after joining Hispasat’s board. The property record lists a €400,000 CaixaBank mortgage but does not state the sale price.
The girls are aged 14 and 17. Investigators say they ran WhatsApp groups used to coordinate Blocus vandalism on 24 October, with access promoted through fake TikTok posters carrying QR codes.
Eduard Rivas resigned as Salvador Illa’s chief of staff after the secrecy order was lifted in an inquiry into municipal contracts from his time as mayor of Esparreguera. He continued to maintain his innocence, according to RTVE.
The 21-year-old is accused of helping run a group used to coordinate violence during the 24 October unrest. Two girls aged 14 and 17 were also arrested over alleged violence and looting.
Salvador Illa says the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed service should remain open during necessary safety upgrades. The line carries about 40,000 passengers a day; the government is weighing a suspension lasting up to two years.
The supplied INUNCAT notice has no publication date, so its rain forecast cannot be confirmed as current. It refers to “tomorrow Tuesday”, although 3 November 2026 is a Tuesday.
The Mossos d'Esquadra say two girls aged 14 and 17 administered messaging groups linked to the 24 October disturbances in Barcelona. TikTok posters and QR codes were used to direct people to the channels.
A lorry carrying a large beam was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the A-2 near Sant Andreu de la Barca at about 18:30. Twenty people were injured, one seriously; firefighters freed four people from a vehicle.
Salvador Illa’s chief of staff Eduard Rivas has resigned while under investigation over alleged irregularities in Esparreguera municipal contracts. The department of the Presidency said Xavier Amor’s appointment was set to be formalised at Tuesday’s Govern meeting.
At the World in Progress forum in Barcelona, Sánchez outlined a four-part support package for victims of the Urda crash, which killed at least 69 people. The account does not confirm whether the cabinet later approved it.
Sagunto residents and municipal representatives observed a minute of silence after the suspected gender-based killing of a 38-year-old woman in Barcelona. Official figures record 44 women killed in 2026 so far.
Barcelona’s Cities Programme will bring municipal leaders to the Smart City Expo World Congress from 3 to 5 November. Its central sessions will examine housing policy and cities’ control over digital infrastructure, including AI and data.
Barcelona’s Provincial Court has upheld a residents’ association’s refusal to allow an outdoor air-conditioning unit on the roof. The flat had no balcony, but the court said that did not oblige neighbours to approve the proposed location.
An 18-year-old accused of helping organise the 24 October Barcelona looting has been remanded in prison. The Mossos have made four arrests across Catalonia; a separate police deployment on 31 October ended without reported incidents.
An 18-year-old arrested over Blocus has been remanded in custody without bail in Barcelona. Separately, Catalonia reported 2,264 police identifications linked to the group’s calls.
Spanish cities reported no major incidents on Halloween night after calls linked to Blocus circulated online. Two people connected with the movement also entered prison under separate judicial decisions.
More than 1,000 Mossos d’Esquadra officers took part in the Blocus operation across Catalonia. Police identified 2,264 people and made three arrests as online calls to loot shops ended without incident.
The 26th Posa’t la Gorra! campaign will sell its €8 cap at 21 Barcelona municipal markets on 7 November. Proceeds support AFANOC services for children and young people with cancer and their families.
A Barcelona court has ordered an 18-year-old linked to the violent digital group Blocus into provisional detention without bail. The judge cited indications of a conspiracy to cause public disorder and alleged membership of a criminal group.
Emilio Delgado says two fatal rail accidents in a short period demand political accountability and a deep review of the system. He cites a rise from 15 to as many as 40 trains monitored at once on the Madrid-Seville line.
Police deployed across several Spanish cities as shops closed ahead of Blocus gatherings. In Barcelona, officers identified young people at security checkpoints; a Valencia court ordered a 20-year-old man held without bail.
Enric Juliana argues that the rail disasters have damaged confidence in Spain's high-speed network and put Óscar Puente's political responsibility under scrutiny. A possible year-long Madrid-Barcelona suspension could deepen the crisis ahead of the 29 November election.
Eight young people linked to Blocus have been detained in an investigation into disturbances in Barcelona. Among them are a 20-year-old who presents himself as the movement’s leader and a 16-year-old.
