A Barcelona priest remained in his parish for months after abuse warnings reached Archbishop Omella. The Church acted only after police intervened, raising questions about internal accountability and its handling of abuse allegations.
Catalonia suspends classes and public activities in five regions as torrential rain triggers a red alert. Authorities urge residents to stay home and brace for major disruption.
Catalonia faces a day of dangerous weather, with Meteocat warning of torrential rain and strong winds, while hazardous waves are also expected. Several areas face a high risk of flooding and storm damage, and authorities are urging people to take precautions.
Barcelona’s transport authority warns that if an adult is caught using a child’s T 16 card, the child will lose free travel for three years. More than 4,000 cards were blocked last year. The campaign aims to stop abuse and protect public funds.
Catalonia’s government has set a new non-financial spending cap of €43.191 billion for 2027. The decision comes as coalition partners urge the government to focus on the current budget, highlighting ongoing fiscal maneuvering ahead of elections.
Catalonia’s PISA results were discarded after a major testing error. Education officials say local assessments are sufficient, but the OCDE’s decision leaves the region without an international comparison.
Forest fires have reignited rural anger over city-driven policies. Farmers blame excessive paperwork and distant decision-makers. Calls for hands-on management grow as traditional practices vanish.
Catalonia’s school year begins amid a teacher strike and a Pisa test controversy, alongside a sharp rise in staff numbers. Heatwave conditions and unfinished ventilation work compound the strain, while officials promise reforms under mounting pressure.
Vox and Aliança Catalana have publicly celebrated the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Their support signals a new phase of far-right cooperation across Europe. The Spanish left and mainstream parties now face renewed pressure to respond.
A British tourist drowned after jumping from a ferry near Cambrils during a drunken challenge with his brother. The incident comes amid a spike in beach fatalities across Catalonia this summer. Emergency services responded but could not save him.
Residents and business owners in Sant Gervasi are preparing a collective lawsuit against the Generalitat over damage caused by a metro construction sinkhole. Delays in returning home and continued disruption have escalated tensions.
Barcelona theatres have set new records for attendance and revenue for the third year in a row. More than 3.17 million tickets were sold, with box office revenue reaching 103 million euros. Growth was strongest in small venues and among younger audiences.
A cold front from the Atlantic is set to break Spain’s September heat. Rain will hit the north and Mediterranean, while temperatures plunge across many regions. Southern cities still face highs above 35°C.
A man in Manresa has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after admitting to killing his pregnant partner. The plea agreement spared him a jury trial. The case exposes severe domestic violence and its legal consequences in Catalonia.
Spain recorded 240 road deaths this summer, up from last year. Most fatalities occurred on single-lane roads. After a series of deadly crashes and policy setbacks, the government is again seeking to lower legal alcohol limits for drivers.
A chemical explosion at the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona injured three people. Firefighters and medical teams rushed to the scene, renewing concerns about safety in academic laboratories.
Catalonia will help receive migrant minors from Ceuta, but only within strict boundaries. Salvador Illa rejects unconditional solidarity and criticizes Madrid’s approach to regional funding and social policy.
Over 44,000 tons of fallen timber remain in Catalonia’s Pyrenees after severe storms. Bureaucratic hurdles and a shortage of forestry firms are holding up the cleanup, while local officials warn of pest outbreaks and fire risks.
Biomass consumption in Catalonia jumped 19 percent in 2025. Industrial demand is rising fast, but forest-clearing efforts remain far behind. Underused woodland continues to accumulate, increasing the region’s wildfire risks.
A 64-year-old woman died after being gored by a bull during Ayna’s festival run. Emergency teams intervened but could not save her, and all planned festivities were suspended.
A Barcelona factory supervisor will receive more than 90,000 euros in backdated disability payments after the INSS lost its appeal for failing to pay during the legal process. The court’s decision highlights Spain’s strict rules on provisional pension payments.
A man is fighting for his life after stabbing three people in a Barcelona apartment and jumping from a fourth-floor balcony. One victim remains in serious condition. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Rosa Maria Duran, a central figure for Catalan exiles in Mexico, has died at 99. Her work kept Catalan language and memory alive after the Civil War. She was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi in 2022.
Barcelona has set a new September heat record with 35.5°C. The city faces an intense heatwave, with authorities on high alert for wildfires and health risks. Several Catalan regions have also surpassed 40°C.
Spain faces a new round of weather alerts as AEMET issues orange and yellow warnings for extreme heat. Andalusia and Catalonia are preparing for unusually high temperatures, while authorities monitor coastal and wind-related risks.
Spain’s new regional funding model won approval with Catalonia and the Canary Islands in support. PP-led regions rejected it, citing a deal with Catalonia despite clear financial gains. The standoff points to a growing divide over resource allocation.
Catalonia’s PISA scores were invalidated after nearly a quarter of selected students were excluded. The episode exposes serious problems in the region’s education oversight and raises questions about accountability.
Fifty years ago, Ràdio Barcelona broke new ground by airing Barça matches in Catalan, reshaping sports broadcasting and language use in Spain. The anniversary highlights the impact of that decision.
A fast-moving wildfire near Tordera prompted urgent evacuations and a lockdown in two residential areas, showing the high fire risk in Catalonia during the ongoing heatwave.
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Segrià after his partner suffered serious injuries in Aitona. The woman remains in intensive care at Hospital Arnau de Vilanova. Authorities activated the gender violence protocol.
Personal letters and memoirs from Alfons de Batlle, a frontline medic, expose the harsh realities and moral dilemmas faced by ordinary Spaniards during the Civil War. Preserved by his family, his story challenges official narratives and reveals the private cost of conflict.
The number of inmates in Catalonia granted semi-freedom has fallen by 14 percent in five years. Official goals for open prison regimes remain unmet. Legal and demographic hurdles are driving the decline.
A Catalan court has ordered the parents of a deceased 18-month-old into custody without bail. They face charges of homicide and child abandonment, as well as animal cruelty, after police found the baby's remains and dozens of neglected dogs.
Barcelona’s Focus theatres launch a €14.5 million season featuring 60 productions and headline names such as Josep Maria Flotats and Emma Vilarasau. The group celebrates its 40th anniversary after drawing more than half a million spectators last year.
Nearly 200 fans lined up at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona for Aitana’s concert. Some camped for days to secure a prime spot. The singer’s return to the stage after a break has sparked intense dedication among her followers.
