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Puigdemont return stalls over amnesty ruling and election optics
Carles Puigdemont is unlikely to return to Catalonia soon. The amnesty remains unresolved in his case, while his team weighs the political meaning of his arrival.
ERC, EH Bildu renew Senate pact for 29 November
ERC and EH Bildu will repeat their 2023 Senate alliance on 29 November. Both parties still need to ratify the pact, which puts housing at the centre of their parliamentary agenda.
Rufián Faces ERC Test Before Catalonia’s Snap Election
Rufián has until Sunday to seek ERC’s Barcelona nomination. Junqueras rejects a broad alliance that could weaken the party’s independentist identity.
Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key
The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, yet the amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor
Barcelona’s mayor has presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, citing his decades of work advancing inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony spotlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.
Rufián makes a left-wing alliance a condition for ERC
Gabriel Rufián wants to lead ERC in the 29 November 2026 election, but only with backing from other left-wing and antifascist forces. Party leaders still support him.
Leandre Ribera wins Spain’s 2026 National Circus Award
Spain’s Ministry of Culture has awarded Leandre Ribera its 2026 National Circus Award and €30,000. The jury cited his international career, teaching and influence on younger clowns.
Gincat System adds Keyence vision machine to factory quality checks
A Keyence vision machine is now part of Gincat System's inspection process in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. The system is meant to automate checks and spot possible defects more consistently, but independent sources do not confirm its model or performance.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate is up in the air after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, ERC’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
FIC 2028 takes its campaign to Barcelona
FIC 2028 directors Jesús Manuel Hernández and Darío Sánchez are meeting potential exhibitors and visitors at Alimentaria FoodTech in Barcelona. The visit forms part of the early campaign for the next Feria de la Industria Cárnica in Guijuelo.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Award for Current Music
Rosalía has received Spain's top current music award for LUX. The jury praised the album's ambition, reach and creative risk, while also recognising the wider career behind it.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award
Rosalía has received Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award for 'LUX'. The jury praised the album's reach, experimentation and role in taking Spanish music to audiences abroad.
Rodalies grinds to a halt as drivers demand safer tracks
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across key routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Satellite images expose how humans are reshaping Earth
At CaixaForum Girona, satellite images connect polar ice loss, extreme rain and pollution with places people know. The exhibition asks visitors to look at environmental change from above, then consider its effects on the ground.
Third death confirmed as Catalonia storm searches continue
A third person has died in Catalonia after severe flooding. Two people remain missing as rescue teams deal with damaged rail links, power cuts and new weather warnings.
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 new operational checks continue.
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, while 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 before the 29-N election. Félix Bolaños says pardons and amnesty have restored political coexistence, while Carles Puigdemont could now return without arrest.
Urtasun ties Frente Amplio reset to housing vote
Ernest Urtasun is rebuilding Frente Amplio before the 29 November election while pressing Junts to support two revised housing decrees.
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 face road alternatives and an uncertain return to normal service.
Constitutional Court orders Supreme Court to apply amnesty
Spain's Constitutional Court has told the Tribunal Supremo to apply the amnesty law in the first case it reviewed. Arrest warrants for three Catalan leaders were lifted provisionally as the Supreme Court studies the ruling.
Sabadell builds a shield against hostile takeovers
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may raise its holding to 9.9%. With Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group gives Sabadell a stronger shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
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 these measures will make it harder for tenants to find homes and 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. The disruption affected the R14, R15, R16 and R17 lines, while Renfe restored service at 21:50.
Shakira pide a Piqué compartir los viajes por sus hijos
Shakira reclama que los viajes entre Miami y Barcelona no recaigan solo en Milan y Sasha. Su propuesta reserva a Piqué los desplazamientos durante las vacaciones más cortas.
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
Barcelona just saw a tropical cyclone form over the Mediterranean—a first for the region. This rare storm, different from a medicane, puts a spotlight on the risks of a warming sea.
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 Ada Colau's support is growing and Podemos remains central to any broad deal.
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 built around experiments, play, 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 podría volver a España sin una detención inmediata. El Supremo dejó sin efecto la orden nacional, según el material disponible, pero la aplicación de la amnistía y el levantamiento formal de las órdenes aún deben confirmarse con documentos oficiales.
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