Rodalies trains resume after Semaf validates safety reports
Rodalies services are returning in stages after Semaf approved the safety reports required by drivers. Storm-damaged sections remain closed while further operational checks are carried out.
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Frente Amplio weighs shared leadership before election deadline
Nine days remain before Frente Amplio must settle its electoral formula for Spain's 29 November elections. Mónica García and Ada Colau lead the discussion as the coalition weighs a shared structure across Spain's territories.
Bolaños says Catalonia has gained from amnesty policy
The government is defending its Catalonia strategy ahead of the 29-N election. Félix Bolaños says pardons and amnesty have restored political coexistence, while Carles Puigdemont could now return without arrest.
EBRO S700 takes on Toyota Corolla Cross with bold hybrid punch
The EBRO S700 is challenging rivals in Spain’s SUV market with a plug-in hybrid system that delivers up to 90 km of electric driving. Priced below basic competitors and assembled in Barcelona, it pairs Chinese technology with a well-equipped interior.
Rodalies train drivers halt all service across Catalonia
Rodalies has suspended all service in Catalonia after drivers refused to run trains. Renfe and Adif say safety conditions are met, but passengers must rely on road alternatives as the return to normal service remains uncertain.
Gonzalo Bernardos warns new housing decrees could freeze Spain's rental market
Gonzalo Bernardos, economist and professor at the University of Barcelona, has sharply criticized the government’s proposed housing decrees. He argues they will make it harder for tenants to find homes and could push landlords to withdraw properties from the market.
Torrential rain traps drivers across Tarragona
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
Storm Cuts Rail Link Between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Tarragona
Rain stopped trains between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Tarragona for about 40 minutes, disrupting the R14, R15, R16 and R17 lines. Renfe restored service at 21:50.
Shakira pide a Piqué compartir los viajes por sus hijos
Shakira argues that trips between Miami and Barcelona should not fall solely on Milan and Sasha. Her proposal has Piqué make the journeys during shorter holidays.
Torrential rain cuts Catalonia roads and triggers emergency rescues
Catalonia is facing a fourth day of torrential rain. Rescuers have freed 22 people as roads remain closed across Tarragona and alerts spread to 12 comarcas.
Tropical cyclone forms off Catalonia, breaking Mediterranean weather records
A tropical cyclone formed over the Mediterranean off Barcelona, a first for the region. The rare storm, distinct from a medicane, highlights the risks of a warming sea.
Shakira Asks Barcelona Court to Change Travel Terms for Her Children
Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to change the travel arrangements for Milan and Sasha. Her lawyers say the proposal would share the burden between the adults without reducing the children's time with Gerard Piqué.
Shakira and Piqué face Barcelona court over child travel plan
Shakira and Piqué appeared in Barcelona over travel arrangements for their children. Shakira's lawyers want Piqué to make short holiday visits in Miami instead of having Milan and Sasha fly between Spain and the United States.
Mónica García Seeks Congress Seat as Left Alliance Lacks Candidate
Spain's general election is set for 29 November 2026, but the Frente Amplio still has no agreed leader or formal structure. Mónica García wants the top Madrid slot, while support for Ada Colau is growing and Podemos remains central to any broad deal.
Shakira seeks Miami visits for her children in Barcelona court dispute
Shakira and Gerard Piqué appeared in court in Barcelona over their children’s visitation schedule. She wants shorter holiday visits to take place in Miami to protect their routine.
Women carry a heavier lifetime burden of pain
Women report more pain across most stages of life. Researchers link the gap to physiology and to the combined effects of paid work and unequal family care.
Barcelona Brings Back #EstàsON Science Workshops for Young Learners
Barcelona libraries and Barcelona Activa have reopened #EstàsON workshops for children. Registration is open for sessions that use experiments and play to explore science and technology.
Catalonia storm keeps emergency services on high alert
Rain is moving north across Catalonia, with storms expected to bring up to 60 mm in three hours. Crews are restoring power while firefighters search for a missing child in Granollers.
Puigdemont puede regresar a España, pero faltan documentos oficiales
Carles Puigdemont could return to Spain without facing immediate arrest. The Supreme Court set aside the national arrest warrant, information from the material provided, but the application of the amnesty and the formal lifting of the warrants still need to be confirmed by official documents.
Constitutional Court clears path for Puigdemont's return
Spain's Constitutional Court is expected to extend the amnesty to embezzlement. The decision could remove the basic legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont's return before the elections.
Torrential rain triggers flood alerts across Spain
Spain faces another day of severe downpours as unstable Mediterranean conditions fuel unpredictable storms. Flooding risks remain high, with emergency alerts in place for multiple regions and rainfall totals already breaking records in some areas.
Barcelona triggers emergency plan as rain pounds city
Barcelona is on high alert after heavy rain prompted the city to activate its emergency flood plan. Residents have been told to stay indoors and protect their homes as drains struggle to keep up.
Melanoma study identifies p38a as a target for stronger immunotherapy
Researchers in Barcelona identified p38a as a possible target in melanoma. Blocking the protein strengthened anti-PD-1 treatment in animal models and sometimes cleared tumours completely, but the findings remain preclinical.
Constitutional Court ruling could clear path to amnesty for procés embezzlement
The Tribunal Constitucional is due to rule Tuesday on a basic amnesty appeal. Its decision could set binding guidance for the Supreme Court and remove the legal barrier facing Puigdemont and other fugitive leaders.
Melanoma target may improve immunotherapy response
A Vall d'Hebron study points to p38a as a possible melanoma treatment target. Blocking the protein improved anti-PD-1 therapy in animal models, while a nine-gene profile may help identify tumours more likely to respond.
Spain battered by deadly storms as rare weather sparks floods
Severe storms have swept across Spain, killing three people and breaking rainfall records. Nine regions remain under alert as experts assess whether the Mediterranean is seeing new, tropical-like weather patterns.
Junts hits Sánchez over early election and corruption claims
Junts has accused Pedro Sánchez of calling early elections to distract from corruption allegations and failed policies. The party is also fighting to retain support as Catalonia’s political field shifts.
Granollers in turmoil after late storm alert
A sudden downpour flooded Granollers and stranded commuters. Residents say emergency alerts came too late and are demanding answers from city officials.
Primavera Sound unveils its 25th anniversary lineup
Doechii leads a 151-artist bill built around indie favourites, new voices and a stronger female presence. Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 3 to 5 June 2027, with a free opening day and an electronic programme on 6 June.
Gabriel Rufián and Mireia Varela: After the Split, Life Goes On
Mireia Varela’s open letter broke the silence on her split from Gabriel Rufián after more than a decade together. Their private breakup became a public reckoning with loss and regret, alongside the hard work of starting over.
Granollers hit by flash floods as Catalonia faces severe weather emergency
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Disruption hit transport and hospitals, affecting thousands of residents, while authorities warned that conditions had exceeded all forecasts.
Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 puts learning factories on display
More than 330 exhibitors will gather in Barcelona in October. Live production tools will show how artificial intelligence is moving onto the factory floor, with sensors and automation in use.
Primavera Sound 2027 sets its 25th anniversary lineup
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Vall d'Hebron identifies a target linked to melanoma resistance
Vall d'Hebron researchers identified p38α as a possible target in melanoma treatment. Blocking the protein improved anti-PD-1 responses in experimental models and revealed a nine-gene signature linked to treatment outcomes.
Primavera Sound Barcelona drops 2027 headliners: Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, with Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. leading a lineup of 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.