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.
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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.
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.
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.
Madrid drives Spain's private healthcare expansion
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias is catching up fastest, alongside Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs widen differences in access.
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.
Sabadell Builds a Defensive Shareholder Bloc With BPCE
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Banco Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion. The stake gives Sabadell a powerful new shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover attempt.
Jencore opens its renewable construction business to outside clients
Jencore has signed its first disclosed contract outside Audax: an agreement with Heliades Energy to develop around 5 MW in Italy. Four former OHLA executives will lead the expansion, which targets 150 MW for outside clients by 2027.
Sabadell builds a defensive shield with BPCE stake
BPCE has acquired around 7% of Banco Sabadell, becoming a major long-term shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover bid. The stake could support a wider banking partnership across the Iberian Peninsula.
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.
Storms batter Spain as rain and hail sweep the north and center
Spain faces another day of relentless storms, with heavy rain and hail hitting the north and central regions. Meteorologists warn of intense downpours and falling temperatures, with weather alerts across much of the country. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue before conditions gradually stabilize.
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.
Vall d'Hebron study points to p38α in melanoma resistance
Researchers at Vall d’Hebron found that blocking p38α improved anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma models. The work also identified a nine-gene signature linked to treatment response and survival.
Search for missing young man resumes in Pineda de Mar after torrential rains
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have resumed their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rain. The operation paused overnight and now faces fresh challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
Meningitis demands urgent action when warning signs appear
Meningitis can worsen quickly, and its first signs may look ordinary. High fever and severe headache, especially with neck stiffness, need urgent medical assessment.
Red alert hits Barcelona outskirts over extreme rainfall threat
AEMET has raised the warning to red across Barcelona's inland outskirts. Torrential rain threatens sudden flooding while emergency teams search for one missing person.
Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces
Spain is reeling from a powerful storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing and roads cut off; fatalities have been reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.