The Catalan economy is projected to grow by 2.6 percent this year, marking a three-tenth upward revision from spring forecasts, according to data released Monday by the Generalitat’s Ministry of Economy. While overall economic dynamism remains notable despite ongoing energy sector pressures, the regional government’s analysis points to mounting risks from escalating inflation and cooling … Read more
Housing costs in Spain surged by 12.1% during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official data published by Eurostat. At the same time, hourly labor costs for workers grew by just 4.3%, leaving property purchase prices climbing nearly three times faster than employee salaries. The … Read more
The geopolitical and economic landscape facing the European Union presents a compounding series of structural tests, marked by tightening monetary pressures, shifting global trade alignments, and intense internal legislative negotiations. According to recent institutional assessments and policy reports from Brussels, European policymakers are confronting a complex convergence of fiscal strains, industrial competitiveness challenges, and energy … Read more
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
Spar Uni Girona has officially confirmed that captain Ainhoa López will remain with the club for the 2025-26 season. The announcement marks the veteran guard’s fifth year with the Girona outfit, solidifying her role as a central figure in head coach Roberto Íñiguez’s tactical rotation. Continuity at Fontajau The renewal of Ainhoa López serves as … Read more
Brexit’s Lingering Impact on UK Sports: How the 2016 Vote Still Shakes British Athletics By Daniel Richardson | June 23, 2026 Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the fallout in sports remains as divisive as the referendum itself. From £1.3 billion in lost EU funding for grassroots programs to new … Read more
RCD Espanyol’s Chaotic Season Ends with a Whimper, Not a Bang Barcelona, Spain — For a club that spent half the season teetering between Champions League football and the abyss of Segunda División, RCD Espanyol’s 2025-26 campaign has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. The final chapter—a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on the 38th … Read more
MICFootball Hits Participation Record as Director Maite Colomer Navigates Growth Limits on Costa Brava The Mediterranean International Cup (MIC) has evolved from a regional gathering into a global youth football phenomenon, reaching a scale that now challenges the exceptionally infrastructure of its home. The 24th edition of the tournament recently concluded, cementing its status as … Read more
Badalona, Spain – A growing social crisis is unfolding in the coastal city of Badalona, with five individuals experiencing homelessness dying on the streets so far in 2026. The latest death, confirmed by the Badalona Acull platform, occurred on February 15th in the Puigfred neighborhood, where a homeless man was found deceased although sleeping outdoors. … Read more
Nicole Kidman is set to return to television with a compelling new role, starring as the brilliant forensic doctor Kay Scarpetta in the upcoming Prime Video series, Scarpetta. The series, based on the popular novels by Patricia Cornwell, premieres this Wednesday and has already been renewed for a second season, currently in production. Kidman, known … Read more