The Catalan national basketball team narrowly fell to Great Britain in a 74-76 exhibition match held this past Sunday at the Nou Congost arena in Manresa. Despite a competitive performance that saw the hosts challenge the British side throughout the contest, the visitors secured the win in the final stages of the game, which drew … Read more
Catalonia Leads in EU Recovery Funds with €10.18 Billion Since 2021, Says Regional Government As of 2023, Catalonia has received €10.18 billion in Next Generation EU funds since the program’s launch in 2021, according to the Conselleria d’Economia. The figure, disclosed by President of the Generalitat Salvador Illa during an event at Palau de Pedralbes … Read more
Heatwave Claims 13 Lives in Catalonia Over Two Days, Marks Deadliest Start to Summer Since 2015 Spain’s Catalonia region recorded 13 heat-related deaths between June 22 and June 23 as a severe heatwave reached its peak, according to the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) operated by the Institut de Salut Carles III. The toll marks … 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
Firefighters Contain Multiple Wildfires Across Catalonia Emergency crews in Catalonia successfully brought three separate wildfires under control this Sunday, according to official reports from the regional fire service, Bombers de la Generalitat. The incidents, which broke out in distinct locations across the territory, prompted a coordinated response to prevent the flames from spreading in areas … Read more
Lewis Hamilton Secures Victory at 2026 Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at the 2026 Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking a significant performance in the ongoing Formula 1 season. The race, held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain, saw the seven-time world champion navigate the technical demands of the track to … Read more
George Russell set the fastest time of 1:16.363 in the first free practice session of the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking a strong start for Mercedes despite the absence of the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, who did not participate in the session. Mercedes Dominates Early Barcelona Testing Mercedes … Read more
Centenary of Gaudí’s Death Marked by Papal Blessing of Sagrada Família’s Tower The Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, received a papal blessing on Wednesday as Catalonia commemorated the 100th anniversary of the architect’s death. Pope Francis presided over the ceremony, delivering his homily predominantly in Catalan and officially consecrating the basilica’s central … Read more
Barcelona’s Digital Twin Identifies Solar-Ready Sites to Solve Housing Crisis in 20 Years—And Sports Cities Could Follow By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 26, 2026 • Updated 14:30 UTC Aretian’s Barcelona Metropolitan Digital Twin uses AI to pinpoint underutilized solar sites—potentially unlocking 20 years of housing solutions. Source. Barcelona, Spain —Imagine a city where … Read more
Paula Blasi’s Meteoric Rise Sparks Transfer War in Women’s Cycling The landscape of professional women’s cycling has a new focal point, and her name is Paula Blasi. In a matter of months, the 23-year-old Catalan sensation has evolved from a promising talent into the most coveted rider in the peloton, triggering a high-stakes bidding war … Read more