Tourism
Catalunya sees record hotel stays in May with 2.4 million visitors
Catalunya welcomed a record-breaking 2.4 million hotel guests in May 2026.
Catalonia
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Society
Emergency services overwhelmed with over 4,200 calls during Sant Joan festivities
Emergency services received over 4,200 calls during Sant Joan festivities amid extreme heat warnings.
Culture
Catalonia marks 40 years in the EU with significant economic growth
Catalonia celebrates four decades in the EU with remarkable economic growth.
Culture
Catalonia celebrates 40 years in the EU with significant economic growth
Catalonia celebrates four decades in the EU with notable economic growth.
Society
Supermarkets in Barcelona adjust hours for Sant Joan celebrations
Supermarkets across Barcelona adjust their opening hours ahead of Sant Joan celebrations.
Environment
Catalonia braces for extreme heat as temperatures soar to 40 ºC this weekend
Catalonia faces its first summer heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 40 ºC, raising health and fire risks.
Security
Catalonia’s interior minister calls for international police cooperation against organized crime
Núria Parlon calls for stronger international police collaboration amid rising drug-related violence in Catalonia.
Society
Castelldefels seeks funding for urban transformation in Vista Alegre and Can Vinader
Castelldefels plans a major project for Vista Alegre and Can Vinader under Pla de Barris funding aimed at urban renewal.
Mobility
New bus validation system aims to enhance public transport efficiency in Catalonia
Catalonia introduces mandatory bus ticket validation upon exit to enhance transit efficiency through better data collection.
Society
Train user groups in Catalonia demand reform of government communication
Train user groups in Catalonia express frustration over ineffective government meetings following a fatal accident earlier this year.
Society
Catalonia launches 280 safety points to combat sexual harassment on public transport
Catalonia introduces 280 Puntos Lila across its transport network aimed at tackling sexual harassment effectively.
Education
Catalonia approves university tuition discounts for single-parent families
Catalonia equates university discounts for single-parent families with those for large families. Measure takes effect in the 2026/27 academic year.