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Five Turkish Nationals Arrested in Lloret de Mar for Armed Detention
Catalan police detained five Turkish men in Lloret de Mar after a reported armed standoff. Three pistols were seized. Authorities are investigating possible links to organized crime.
Man Arrested in Barcelona for Sexual Assaults on Two Homeless Women
A 44-year-old man with a criminal record has been jailed in Barcelona. He is accused of sexually assaulting and robbing two homeless women in separate incidents in Barcelona and Blanes. Police connected the cases through similar patterns.
Unexpected delays, discontent and hours of waiting — how Rodalies disrupted the morning for thousands of commuters
Catalan trains paralyzed again: new disruptions and delays on key lines. Rodalies passengers faced widespread disruptions and were forced to transfer to buses. Speed restrictions and accidents have brought traffic to a standstill on dozens of sections. The situation worsens by the day.
Why Catalonia's railway trouble could hit residents much harder than expected, according to experts, with new risks and unexpected turns ahead
Catalonia faces transport collapse as buses buckle under pressure. Transport chaos continues in Catalonia: while train services have only been partially restored, buses are stretched to their limits. Authorities promise a quick resolution, but passengers grapple with delays and uncertainty. Why has the situation spiraled out of control, and what lies ahead for the region in the coming days? Here’s a closer look.
What led to the tragic incident on the tracks in Barcelona
Deadly rail disaster in Catalonia as train derails after striking wall. A train in Catalonia derailed after colliding with a collapsed wall. The driver was killed, 15 passengers were injured, with four in serious condition. Train services have been suspended.