Puigdemont Rules Out Opposition Leadership on Return Carles Puigdemont confirmed Thursday that he will not assume the role of leader of the opposition in the Catalan Parliament if and when he returns to Catalonia, citing institutional respect for the presidency. Speaking in an interview on the 2Cat program Pla Seqüència, the former president of the … Read more
Class Bàsquet Sant Antoni Defeats Bisbal Bàsquet 88-64 in Pavelló Vell Opener Class Bàsquet Sant Antoni secured an 88-64 victory over Bisbal Bàsquet at the Pavelló Vell, spoiling the hosts’ home return in Spanish basketball competition. Led by a 27-point performance from Kai Johnson, the Ibiza-based club asserted its status as a top contender for … Read more
The 30th edition of the Concurs de Castells opens this weekend at the Tarraco Arena Plaça in Tarragona, Spain, bringing together top-tier human tower building teams for a weekend of competition. Broadcaster La Xarxa and local public television station TAC12 are producing comprehensive live coverage of both days of the event for local television stations … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a 40-minute address at the United Nations General Assembly, defending his government’s military operations against Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah while sharply rejecting international accusations of genocide. Speaking 33 days before Israel’s scheduled October 27 legislative elections, Netanyahu claimed Israel’s military actions have averted a broader catastrophe and criticized multiple … Read more
Mateu Morey has dismissed suggestions that his transfer to Girona represents a backward step in his career, insisting he was immediately convinced by the club’s sporting project following his arrival from Mallorca. The 26-year-old right-back was officially unveiled by the Catalan club after completing his move during the final stages of the summer transfer window. … Read more
International tourism in Catalonia reached a historic milestone this July, pulling in nearly 2,7 milions de visitants despite soaring temperatures and climbing airline ticket prices. According to official data reported by local news sources, the influx represents a 2,5% increase compared to the same period last year, marking an all-time record in a historical series … Read more
The Lull on La Rambla de Catalunya Outdoor dining spaces along the central boulevard saw significantly fewer patrons than typical for mid-August, creating an unusual midday stillness in one of the city’s most active commercial zones. Staff working local establishments noted an immediate drop in patronage as daylight softened unexpectedly. “You can tell it is … Read more
Quim Rocas, a handball player from Palafrugell who recently concluded an eight-year tenure within the youth and development ranks of FC Barcelona, will compete in the Liga ASOBAL during the upcoming season on loan to Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil. Granollers secured his long-term future by signing him to a contract extending through June 2030, but … Read more
Firefighters in Catalonia are battling a significant wildfire in the Vall de l’Infern area of Aiguamúrcia, which has already consumed approximately 114.8 hectares. As of Sunday evening, the blaze remains active, with authorities warning it holds the potential to spread across as much as un miler d’hectàrees if conditions do not stabilize. The emergency has … Read more
Former Health Minister Argimon Testifies in COVID-19 Vaccination Trial Former Catalan Health Minister Josep Maria Argimon testified in court regarding the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to National Police and Civil Guard officers stationed in Catalonia. Argimon, who served as the director of the Catalan Health Service and Secretary of Public Health during the pandemic, maintained … Read more