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Mossos seize 8 tonnes of hashish in Cabanes and arrest seven people
Mossos seize 8,025 kilos of hashish in a warehouse in Cabanes (Girona) and arrest seven men. The drugs were valued at 16 million euros.
Catalonia Faces Final Rains of the Storm Before the Pilar Bridge
Roberto Brasero marks Thursday as the last day of heavy rain and wind in Catalonia's coast. The Pilar Bridge will arrive with sun and rising temperatures.
Catalonia, key for Sánchez on 29-N despite the rightward shift
Catalonia faces 29-N as the PSOE's stronghold and key for Sánchez's investiture, despite the rise of VOX and PP in the polls.
Catalonia Leads Tourism in Spain with 14.3 Million Visitors by August
Catalonia welcomed 14.3 million tourists by August, 20.4% of the national total, with a 3.9% growth. The sector warns about new cruise fees and apartment closures.
Pérez Llorca: "You will never see me make a public comment against a fellow party member"
The leader of the Valencian PP defends his "cordial" relationship with Vicent Mompó and avoids commenting on whether he will support him as a candidate.
Barcelona, Salou and Lloret Address Tourist Overcrowding at Forum
Barcelona, Salou and Lloret de Mar presented their strategies to manage tourist overcrowding at the ACAVe forum amid record figures and citizen discontent.
The storm leaves €117.5 million in losses for Catalan SMEs
Pimec estimates the storm's impact on SMEs in five Catalan regions at €117.5 million. Nearly 2,400 companies reported damage.
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Floods, power cuts and rescues on the Catalan coast due to torrential rains
Barcelona and Generalitat buy a block in Sant Andreu and halt the eviction of 32 residents
Housing is now the second biggest problem in Barcelona, with 23% mentions
Weather. The chaos of Rodalies wears down Illa and questions his management
Torrential rains and train drivers' refusal to operate without guarantees collapse Rodalies and weaken Illa's narrative as a good manager.
Sport. Mirella Bernabeu completes 510 metres of highline at Congost de Montrebei
Athlete Mirella Bernabeu walks 510 metres high above Congost de Montrebei, at 180 metres high, setting a female record in Spain.
Sport. An X account names Lamine Yamal as the winner of the Ballon d'Or
Lamine Yamal is considered the favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to an X account with a history of accurate predictions.
Sport. The 3 favourites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2026
We discuss who the three favourites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be, with the World Cup as a key factor in the race.
Sport. What is the price of an ATV in Spain?
What is the price of an ATV in Spain? Discover real costs, taxes, registration, and hidden expenses before buying an ATV.
Economy. No-commitment tariffs: the formula to pay less for mobile and electricity
No-commitment tariffs allow savings on mobile and electricity. Compare flexible options and choose what you really need without ties.
Business. Facility management solutions: the comprehensive management gaining traction in companies
Facility management solutions are revolutionising the management of professional spaces, enabling efficient service coordination and enhancing user experience.
Business. Indra maintains its headquarters in Madrid but strengthens its presence in Catalonia
Indra keeps its headquarters in Alcobendas (Madrid) and strengthens its industrial presence in Catalonia with 1,500 more jobs by 2027.
Business. Ledind Carbox installs chargers for hotels and restaurants in Catalonia
Ledind Carbox develops chargers for hotels and restaurants in Catalonia and Andorra with dynamic power management and integrated payment.
Business. Seat strengthens its leadership with Daniel Cortina at the helm of Institutional Relations
Daniel Cortina expands his role at Seat and Cupra as head of Institutional Relations, while Alberto Ruano joins Telefónica.
Gastronomy. Viladecans launches culinary route to celebrate cherry tomatoes
Viladecans celebrates its signature cherry tomato with a new culinary route featuring six local restaurants until August 2.
Home. How to Create a Guest Room Without an Extra Bedroom
The living room can become a perfect bedroom without sacrificing anything during the day, and the key is choosing the right furniture.
Home. New Developments Near Barcelona
Discover three new developments near Barcelona: Porta Barcelona II, Abrera Park, and El Mirador II, and learn about their features and locations.
Home. La Ràpita initiates major street resurfacing project with €1.3 million budget
La Ràpita begins major street resurfacing affecting key roads with €1.3 million budget.
Home. Private developers respond to public land initiative for affordable housing
The Generalitat’s initiative attracts builders for nearly 2K affordable rentals.
Environment. Catalan water agency seeks proposals to enhance Remolar lagoon’s marine outlet
The Catalan Water Agency invites bids for improving Remolar lagoon’s marine outlet amid rising climate challenges.
Mobility. Barcelona will not extend bike-sharing licenses despite pressure from companies
Seven bike-sharing companies request two more years of licenses, but Barcelona City Council denies due to incivility. Licenses expire on December 31.
Mobility. Barcelona’s metropolitan bus service enhances connectivity in Santa Coloma
The AMB is enhancing bus services in Santa Coloma with improved frequency on the B15 line starting September 24.
Mobility. Sant Boi completes major road links enhancing access to C-32
Key road connections in Sant Boi are complete, enhancing access to C-32.
Mobility. Catalonia considers adopting Dutch toll model to ease AP-7 congestion
Catalonia explores a Dutch-inspired toll system amid rising AP-7 traffic levels.
Spam Numbers. Lleida Leads Economic Growth in Catalonia with a 3.5% Increase in 2025
Lleida's GVA grew by 3.5% in 2025, the highest in Catalonia, driven by the primary sector (+13.5%) and construction (+5.8%), according to BBVA.
Politics. Sánchez Chooses Barcelona to Demand Limits on Tourist Rentals
Sánchez calls in Barcelona to prioritise residential use over tourist rentals and urges communities to implement the Housing Law. The decree is approved this Tuesday.
Politics. Sánchez visits the public housing project in Poblenou, Barcelona
Sánchez presents the 'Future Lives' report and visits the affordable rental project 'Illa Siberia' in Poblenou ahead of the housing decree.
Politics. Opposition parties file complaint over potential misuse of municipal resources
Guanyem Badalona files a complaint over possible misuse of city resources for a PP rally featuring Alberto Núñez Feijóo.
Politics. Jordi Martí launches campaign for Barcelona mayor with bold promises
Jordi Martí has officially launched his bid for Barcelona’s mayoralty from Sants-Montjuïc.
Health. Teleassistance for the Elderly: What It Is, How It Works, and When It Is Recommended
Teleassistance allows elderly individuals to request help quickly and effectively, enhancing their autonomy and safety at home.
Society. Overtourism Changes Routines and Schedules for Residents of Gòtic, Barceloneta, and Sagrada Família
A URV study with 44 interviews shows that residents change routes and schedules due to tourist overcrowding.
Society. Catalonia approves 67 measures for the digital wellbeing of minors
The Generalitat agrees on 67 measures for children's digital wellbeing, with six axes and a future specific law. Age 14 is set for generative AI use.
Society. Vallvidrera Revives Its Past with a Walk through Collserola
On Sunday, October 4, the FAVB Heritage Commission organizes a free walk in Vallvidrera to discover how the railway and funicular transformed Collserola.
Society. The Fake Receipt: How Scams Slip In at Payment Time in Barcelona
A man was arrested in Barcelona for scamming €13,000 using fake receipts. The Mossos warn about the rise in this type of fraud.
Crime. Police dismantle large marijuana plantation in Anoia forest
Mossos d’Esquadra shut down a major marijuana plantation in Anoia with over 400 plants valued at nearly €535,000.
Transport. Rodalies starts Monday with six lines cut due to rain
Renfe maintains cuts on R1, R2Nord, R3, R4, R7, R8, and R11 this Monday due to rain. R2Sud, R2, and southern regionals are operating normally.
Transport. New Rodalies trains set for final approval as delivery timeline approaches
Final approval for new Rodalies trains is imminent as manufacturing nears completion.
Transport. Metro passengers jump barriers after malfunction halts L5 service
Passengers jumped barriers at Diagonal metro station after a train malfunction left them trapped.
Transport. Train services disrupted in Barcelona due to new sinkhole near Montcada
A new sinkhole disrupts train services between Sant Andreu and Montcada i Reixac today.
Tourism. How to Organise a Route Through Mallorca with Freedom and No Surprises
Mallorca offers a variety of landscapes and towns to discover. Organise your route with a rental car and enjoy the island at your own pace.
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