While overall construction activity in the region increased by 13,46% during the first half of 2024, the growth was primarily driven by non-residential projects rather than new housing development. Construction Trends and the Housing Gap The latest report from the COAC indicates that architects issued permits for 2,41 milions de metres quadrats of new construction … Read more
Catalan Technology Sector Hits Record €30.6 billion Turnover The technology industry in Catalonia has reached a historic milestone, with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector recording a total turnover exceeding €30.6 billion in 2025. This figure, confirmed by the latest annual barometer published by the Cercle Tecnològic de Catalunya, represents a 13% increase over … Read more
German police deployed riot squads in Erfurt to manage crowds during a party convention held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as 20,000 protesters gathered in the capital of Thuringia to oppose the event. The clashes occurred as the party reaffirmed its leadership ahead of critical regional elections in eastern Germany. Leadership Reconfirmed Amidst … Read more
Generalitat of Catalonia Issues First Fines to Large Property Holders The Catalan government has issued its first administrative sanctions against large property holders for failing to comply with national housing regulations, according to reports confirmed by the Efe news agency this Friday. The regional government, known as the Generalitat, has imposed fines of 30,000 euros … Read more
Consum to Surpass 5,000 Employees in Catalonia by 2026 as Retail Giant Expands Workforce By Daniel Richardson | Archysport June 12, 2024 Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is set to surpass 5,000 employees in Catalonia by 2026 after announcing plans to hire more than 300 workers in the region this year. The expansion marks a significant … Read more
OVIEDO, Spain — The landscape of Spanish women’s handball received a significant boost this week as the Principality of Asturias confirmed a new sponsorship agreement with Lobas Global Atac Oviedo. The deal, valued at 100,000 euros, provides a critical financial foundation for the club as it continues its tenure in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola, the … Read more
8,000 Faithful, 600 Singers: The Massive Scale of Pope Leo XIV’s Sagrada Família Mass In my years covering the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, I have seen how cities transform to accommodate the world’s biggest spectacles. The logistical precision required to move tens of thousands of people safely through a city is a … Read more
Court Orders Alhama CF and Former Coach Randri García to Pay €32,000 Fine Over Player Harassment In a ruling that sends a clear message regarding the safety and dignity of athletes in Spanish women’s football, a court has ordered Alhama CF, its former coach Randri García, and current president Tamara Ruiz to pay a combined … Read more
The Spanish Catholic Church has publicly acknowledged more than 1,000 religious figures accused of sexual abuse, marking the first time the institution has disclosed figures of this magnitude. Francisco César García Magán, secretary general and spokesperson for the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE), made the admission during a press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026, following … Read more
Meta Platforms Inc. Will lay off approximately 10% of its workforce in May, affecting around 8,000 employees, according to an internal memo confirmed by the company and reported by Bloomberg. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 20, 2026, as stated in the memo authored by Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer. The … Read more