Octavi Vilà was named to succeed Cardinal Juan José Omella in Barcelona. His installation at the Sagrada Família was scheduled for 19 December, but the supplied account does not confirm whether it took place.
Pope León XIV has appointed Mons. Octavi Vilà Mayo to lead Barcelona’s archdiocese. The appointment was announced at noon on Wednesday 11 November; Vilà has been bishop of Girona since 2024.
Catalonia faces a general strike today after days of rail disruption. The Mossos d’Esquadra are deploying 9,000 officers, while peak-hour public transport is guaranteed at a minimum of 25%.
Spain’s Civil Guard has authorised the closure of its explosives unit in Tarragona, removing four specialist posts. JUCIL says the province’s petrochemical complex and unexploded Civil War ordnance make local cover essential.
The supplied INUNCAT notice has no publication date, so its rain forecast cannot be confirmed as current. It refers to “tomorrow Tuesday”, although 3 November 2026 is a Tuesday.
Several people fell ill after eating frozen razor clams in Tarragona, prompting a European food-safety alert. Catalan authorities say suspected batches have been identified and withdrawn; tests found GI and GII norovirus.
Nine diners fell ill after eating contaminated razor clams at a Tarragona restaurant. Spain reported the affected batches through the EU food alert system on 28 October. The products have been withdrawn.
Parties have published their lists for the 29 November election, bringing internal disputes and contentious candidate choices into view. PSOE resignations and a major PP reshuffle accompany Vox candidates with disputed pasts.
The PP and Vox have agreed to coordinate Senate candidacies after PSOE and Frente Amplio reached their own deal. Vox will stand aside in six provinces while the PP leaves three without its own candidate and includes Vox-backed independents in 14 territories.
A rapidly deepening low could bring gusts above 100 km/h to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast between Thursday and Friday. Waves may reach 10 metres as temperatures fall.
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate remains uncertain after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, the party’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
A third person has died in Catalonia after severe flooding. Two people remain missing as rescue teams contend with damaged rail links and power cuts, while new weather warnings take effect.
Rodalies services are returning in stages after Semaf approved the safety reports required by drivers. Storm-damaged sections remain closed while further operational checks are carried out.
Rodalies has suspended all service in Catalonia after drivers refused to run trains. Renfe and Adif say safety conditions are met, but passengers must rely on road alternatives as the return to normal service remains uncertain.
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
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.
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.
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.
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is expected to extend to 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Catalonia faces its most severe weather alert in years as authorities ban movement from 18:00 amid torrential rain. Forecasts of more than 200 liters per square meter have raised fears of flooding, while marine tornadoes and widespread disruption are also expected.
The Barcelona housing demonstration has been moved from Saturday to Monday, 5 October. Authorities issued their highest-level rain warnings and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activity.
Authorities in Catalunya warn of a possible Mediterranean hurricane, with more than 200 l/m² of rain and dangerous winds expected. Emergency alerts and restrictions could affect millions across the region.
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. Parts of eastern Spain face up to 90 litres per square metre per hour and the risk of flash floods.
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after more than 90 liters per square meter fell in one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn that rainfall could exceed 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Rainfall has pushed the highest warning level toward Catalonia, with Barcelona recording around 100 litres per square metre in one hour. Renfe suspended several services as flooding risks grew across the region.
Civil Protection has issued an ES-Alert for thirteen Catalan comarcas, warning of locally intense rain and violent weather expected Tuesday morning. Residents are urged to avoid flood-prone areas and adjust travel plans as authorities monitor for further risks.
Authorities have issued a critical weather warning for Catalonia, with torrential rain and possible local flooding expected. Thirteen regions are under an ES-Alert, and rainfall could reach up to 180 litres per square metre in some areas. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions.
A sweeping ES-Alert has landed on Catalan phones, warning of intense rainfall expected to hit the coast and nearby areas on September 29. Civil Protection urges residents to avoid flood-prone zones and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.
Civil Protection has issued an ES-Alert to thirteen Catalan regions, including five in Tarragona, warning of locally intense rainfall expected in 8 to 14 hours. Residents are urged to exercise caution; no travel or school restrictions have been announced.
Spain’s weather has shifted overnight, with twelve regions activating rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of more than 100 litres per square metre in just a few hours. Authorities warn of possible flooding and severe disruption.
Barcelona faces increasing cloud cover and persistent warmth on Sunday, with highs near 29°C and lows around 19°C. Neighboring cities are set for similar conditions, while rain is expected early in the week.
A Tarragona judge has paused a pension case to ask the Court of Justice of the European Union whether Spain’s rules unfairly penalize women. The dispute centers on a widow forced to choose between her retirement and survivor’s pension under a law affecting mostly women who divorced or separated before 2008.
