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Torrential rain warnings grip Catalonia as storms threaten twelve regions
Spain’s weather has flipped overnight as twelve regions activate rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of over 100 litres per square metre in just hours. Authorities warn of possible flooding and severe disruption.
Spain faces shifting holiday calendar as key 2026 dates move
Spain’s 2026 public holiday calendar brings major changes for workers. With Christmas falling on a Friday and several national holidays shifting to Mondays, the traditional long weekends are reshaped. Regional differences mean not everyone will benefit equally from the new schedule.
Barcelona draws 121000 people to its new beach Piromusical
Works at the Fira de Barcelona complex moved La Mercè's closing show from Maria Cristina to Nova Icària. Around 121000 people watched the music and fireworks from the beach and higher points across Barcelona.
Spanish mortgages slow as average loans hit €180,785
Spain recorded fewer mortgage deals in July, but the average loan reached a record €180,785. Higher interest rates are adding to the pressure on buyers.
Spain Opens 2026 Flu and COVID Vaccination Campaign
Spain is setting dates for the 2026-2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign. Flu infections have tripled since last year, and surveillance data show the season is starting early. Regional calendars now set the dates for priority groups.
Clouds tighten grip on Barcelona as temperatures hold steady
Barcelona faces a Sunday of increasing cloud cover and persistent warmth, with highs near 29°C and lows around 19°C. The forecast signals a shift toward heavier skies, while neighboring cities brace for similar patterns and the prospect of rain early in the week.
Barcelona puts Oques Grasses at the heart of its new Piromusical
Barcelona closed La Mercè from the beach for the first time. Dulceida led TV3's broadcast while Oques Grasses shaped a Catalan-led soundtrack for the 30-minute coastal finale.
Maricarmen's eviction sends Sánchez's fragile coalition back to talks
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid has reopened a fight over housing inside Pedro Sánchez's government. Junts and Podemos are negotiating again as ministers prepare the possible decreto Maricarmen.
Netrebko returns to the Liceu under a shadow of war
Anna Netrebko returned to Barcelona after five years away. Her Aida opened the Liceu season amid protests and Shirin Neshat's fiercely anti-war production.
Josep Juanpere case turns on unexplained neck injuries
Josep Juanpere died after a suspected heart attack in Baqueira. An autopsy found internal cervical injuries linked to external force. His partner is free on bail as investigators examine a possible homicide.
Delta Air Lines flight returns to Barcelona after engine smoke scare
A Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta had to turn back to Barcelona’s El Prat airport after smoke was spotted coming from one engine. No one was hurt. The emergency response briefly disrupted airport routines.
Baqueira death case turns on an €80,000 bail
The first autopsy pointed to a heart attack. Belén L. is now free on €80,000 bail while the Vielha court examines a possible homicide linked to Josep Juanpere's death in Baqueira.
Helena Guardans to lead Barcelona's Liceu
Helena Guardans will lead the Liceu for five years. Her appointment follows a record sponsorship season and comes ahead of the Liceu Mar project.
Josep Juanpere Partner Ordered to Prison With Bail Option
A Vielha judge has ordered Josep Juanpere's partner to prison, with release possible on 80,000 euros bail. She faces a homicide investigation after the architect died at his Baqueira home in December.
Body of a Woman Discovered on Vilassar de Mar Beach
A woman's lifeless body was found Thursday morning on the sand of Vilassar de Mar, prompting a police investigation. The discovery was made after beachgoers alerted authorities to the presence of a person on one of the town's busiest beaches.
Helena Guardans takes over as Liceu president
Helena Guardans now leads Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu. She brings fundraising experience and a long record of building ties between businesses and institutions.
Lleida approves new ban on covering the face in public
Lleida's city council has approved a ban on fully covering the face in public spaces. The rule covers the burka and nicab without naming either garment, with fines of up to 750 euros.
Joaquim Saurina takes executive control at WiZink
By August, WiZink's result had turned positive, according to bank sources, but the bank remains under pressure from legal claims and an open deal with Unicaja. Joaquim Saurina takes executive control after Iheb Nafaa's departure.
Junts demands ban on evictions by investment funds
Junts per Catalunya is pressing the Spanish government to block evictions of vulnerable families by investment funds and to restrict these funds from buying up homes. The party’s proposals aim to curb speculation and protect tenants as the government prepares new housing measures.
Super El Niño Could Put 451000 Lives at Risk
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
Junts under fire as Maricarmen's eviction sparks housing fight
The forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home has set off a political storm. With a new housing decree up for debate, Junts per Catalunya faces public anger and tough questions about its stance on property owner protections.
Rent arrears behind most evictions in Spain
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
Spain has seen 272000 evictions under Pedro Sánchez
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Ayuso turns Maricarmen eviction into a national housing fight
Isabel Díaz Ayuso defended Maricarmen's eviction as a court-ordered action. She blamed Pedro Sánchez for Spain's housing failures and for protests that she says are becoming more violent.
Higher Progesterone Linked to Weaker Emotional Processing
A Universitat de Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to separate easier situations from harder ones.
Partial human remains discovered in Cabrera d'Anoia home
Catalan police found a man's decomposed body inside a house in Cabrera d'Anoia. The case has shocked the town as investigators try to find out if the death was natural or if a crime took place.
Police find man dead for two years in Barcelona home
Catalan police found a 77-year-old man's remains in Cabrera d’Anoia after neighbors noticed years of silence and neglect. His wife and daughter had not left the house since the pandemic and kept living with his body.
Ceuta detains Moroccan terrorism convict barred from Spain
A Moroccan man convicted of terrorism has been detained in Ceuta and expelled to Morocco after police confirmed he was barred from entering Spain. The arrest came as Spain and Morocco tightened security along the border.
Nou Barris fills La Mercè week with concerts and local culture
Nou Barris is turning La Mercè into a full local programme. Concerts lead the week, while Tasta Nou Barris brings five district establishments together and La Titellada adds puppetry from Tuesday.
High progesterone may blur the brain's emotional signals
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels to less distinct brain responses to emotional situations. The finding could lead to more tailored assessments of hormone-related mood disorders.
Architect's Partner Arrested in Josep Juanpere Death Case
Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested Josep Juanpere's partner in Madrid. His death was first attributed to a heart attack after an autopsy found no signs of violence, but a Vielha court later ordered further examination.
Architect Josep Juanpere’s wife arrested in Madrid over Baqueira death
The sudden death of architect Josep Juanpere in Baqueira has taken a sharp turn. Police have arrested his wife in Madrid, suspecting homicide after months of quiet investigation.
One dead and 13 injured in fire at Catalan care home
One resident died after a fire broke out at a care home in L'Ametlla del Vallès. Thirteen people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, while emergency crews assisted 78 people and evacuated residents from two floors.
Spain faces record-breaking four-month summer as heat rewrites the season
Spain just lived through its longest, hottest summer in more than 150 years. Two out of every three days brought heatwave conditions, starting in mid-May and still not letting up. The north and northeast saw the sharpest spikes.
Catalan court backs firing of teacher who refused duties and defied school rules
A Catalan secondary school teacher making over €2,300 a month was fired for refusing to grade students, skipping meetings, and working remotely without approval. The region’s top court has ruled the dismissal was justified, drawing a clear line on teacher autonomy in private schools.
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