Barcelona heads into Monday with temperatures expected to hit thirty-one degrees. The city will see mostly clear skies, while nearby towns face their own weather shifts. The heat is expected to last through midweek.
A major police operation has led to the arrest of 44 people accused of orchestrating large-scale online scams across Spain. The group allegedly used advanced social engineering and laundered stolen funds through cryptocurrencies, leaving more than 140 victims and losses exceeding 430,000 euros.
Catalonia’s prisons are nearing capacity after a sharp rise in inmates. Authorities now plan up to 700 new places using prefabricated modules. The move comes as convictions in Barcelona jump 40 percent in a year.
A head-on collision in Torrelles de Llobregat has left one woman dead and four people injured, bringing Catalonia’s Diada holiday road death toll to four. Multiple emergency crews responded. The crash highlights the risks on regional roads during holiday periods.
Three people lost their lives in separate road accidents across Catalonia during the Diada holiday. Two of the victims were motorcyclists. Authorities urge caution as traffic volumes reach record highs.
Thousands marched in Barcelona for Catalan independence as party leaders faced public indifference and open criticism. The rally exposed growing fractures within the movement and rising pressure from the far right.
High-speed rail service between Madrid and Barcelona restarted after a two-hour suspension caused by storm damage to overhead lines. Delays and cancellations affected trains and flights across Catalonia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A missing baby in Santa Bàrbara has led to a major police investigation. Authorities rescued 28 neglected dogs from a sealed home, and a couple was detained in Valencia on suspicion of homicide.
A truck fire on the AP-7 near Cerdanyola del Vallès brought traffic to a standstill for 13 kilometres. Emergency crews are working to control the blaze. Nearby routes and Barcelona’s Ronda Litoral are also heavily affected.
A couple was arrested in Valencia after their baby disappeared in Tarragona. Police searching their home found 28 malnourished dogs and dead animals. The search for the missing child is ongoing.
A serious crash involving three cars forced the closure of the AP-7 towards Barcelona at El Papiol. Emergency services responded with multiple units, while impressive delays and traffic jams developed in the area.
Multiple opposition parties in Catalonia are demanding urgent answers from senior government officials over healthcare wait times and education test failures, as well as transport planning. The political season is beginning under mounting pressure.
Taulant Toma, who escaped from four European prisons, was detained in Tarragona. Spanish police arrested him after days of surveillance, ending a months-long search for one of Europe’s most elusive fugitives.
A mother and her minor daughter died in Tarragona after a wall collapsed during a severe storm. The incident has raised questions about emergency alert protocols, while authorities defend their response as a collective decision based on technical criteria.
The last week of August brought hail and torrential rain, with winds reaching up to 140 km/h. Catalonia and the Balearic Islands reported material damage and emergency alerts as authorities responded to dozens of incidents.
An 18-year-old woman and her mother died after a wall collapsed during heavy rains in Roda de Berà. The incident prompted two days of mourning and renewed scrutiny of emergency alerts.
A mother and daughter injured when a wall collapsed in Roda de Berà remain in critical condition. The local council mistakenly reported that they had been taken off life support. The storm caused major damage across the Costa Dorada.
A mother and her 18-year-old daughter died after a wall collapsed on them during Saturday’s storm in Roda de Berà. The local council confirmed the deaths and announced two days of mourning. The incident has renewed concerns about local infrastructure.
A sudden hailstorm in Tarragona left dozens injured and caused major disruptions. Local mayors say they were not warned in time, while Civil Protection defends its alert policy, citing forecast thresholds.
A violent storm struck Tarragona, flooding streets and killing more than 100 pigeons at the port. Emergency services responded to hundreds of incidents. Weather alerts remain active across Catalonia.
A man died after a violent altercation in La Ràpita. Emergency crews tried to save him, but he did not survive. The Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case under strict secrecy.
Severe overnight rains in Costa Daurada left 11 injured and caused major flooding. Local mayors are demanding urgent structural changes to prevent future disasters. Authorities are assessing damage and reviewing emergency protocols.
Severe overnight storms in Tarragona injured seven people and forced mass evacuations, while disrupting transport. Roads and rail lines were cut, and emergency services remain on alert. Authorities warn of further intense rainfall in the Delta de l'Ebre.
Heavy overnight rains on the Costa Daurada left parts of Baix Penedès flooded. Emergency services rescued trapped motorists and relocated affected families. Tourists lost vehicles and accommodation as local infrastructure struggled.
Severe overnight rainfall in Costa Daurada caused mass evacuations and injuries, while authorities faced criticism over the lack of alerts. Several towns in Tarragona province suffered major flooding and damage.
Severe overnight storms in Costa Daurada caused record flooding, injured 11 people and forced evacuations from a campsite and nightclub. Basic roads and train lines were closed as emergency services responded.
Tarragona is under an orange alert today due to severe rainfall. Storm warnings extend across Aragón, Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. Authorities expect heavy showers and changing temperatures in affected regions.
Civil Protection maintains the Inuncat alert for Tarragona and Terres del Ebre. Intense storms and possible flooding are expected overnight. Authorities urge residents to avoid flood-prone areas and follow safety advice.
Catalonia may reintroduce tolls on the AP-7 to tackle heavy congestion and frequent accidents. Authorities plan to review options this autumn, when a new working group will assess strategies for the region’s busiest motorway.
Catalonia is facing intense storms, bringing heavy rain and hail alongside strong winds. Civil Protection has activated the Inuncat pre-alert, while emergency crews respond to damage in several areas.
A 50-year-old Spanish man drowned at Cunit’s Llevant beach while swimming despite a red flag. Emergency services responded quickly but could not revive him. The incident brings the summer beach death toll in Catalonia to 20.
