Catalonia’s entrepreneurial activity reached an all-time high in 2025, with the region’s Total Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity rate climbing to 9.7 percent, according to data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report. The figure marks a 1.1 percentage point increase year-on-year and represents the highest value recorded since the data series began in 2004. Catalonia Outpaces National … Read more
“Passàvem l’estiu a Llafranc i ens agradava anar nedant fins a Calella. Llavors poca gent feia aquestes coses… I xerrant amb el farmacèutic del poble un dia esmorzant després de nedar, em va preguntar si no seria una bona idea fer colla per a una travessa. I mira, vaig escriure un missatge al Facebook, que … Read more
“Quedeu-vos a casa,” Catalan President Salvador Illa urged residents across twenty affected counties as a violent Mediterranean hurricane threat forced widespread transportation shutdowns, event cancellations, and emergency alerts throughout the region. Catalonia faced an exceptional weekend of severe weather as a potent maritime phenomenon—known locally as a medicana—triggered maximum alerts across the coastal and pre-coastal … Read more
Jordi Solé traveled from Sant Miquel de Balenyà in Osona to Kyrgyzstan to compete at the World Nomad Games, entering an international tournament that grew from 500 athletes in 2014 to 3,000 competitors across more than 40 disciplines by its sixth edition. Recognized by UNESCO, the festival preserves traditional nomadic sports and cultural heritage, bringing … Read more
Housing protesters in Barcelona have established an encampment in Plaça de Catalunya following a wave of demonstrations across Spain, setting up roughly 20 tents by Tuesday night as they demand immediate action against soaring rents and evictions. Roughly one hundred participants gathered in the central Barcelona square on Tuesday evening, hours after the Spanish government … Read more
Marina Vilalta i Fajula has died at the age of 99, according to confirmation from her family. Born near the Taga mountain in 1927, Vilalta spent nearly a century tending her flock of Guirra sheep across the Ripollès mountains, continuing her daily routine through changing weather conditions until her final days. A Lifetime Dedicated to … Read more
The political movement advocating for Catalan identity in Northern Catalonia suffered a definitive setback following a local departmental referendum regarding the official nomenclature of the region, according to departmental data released after the vote. Proponents of a distinct Catalan designation had framed the plebiscite as a high-stakes test of political influence, but the outcome reaffirmed … 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
Catalonia’s One-in-Four Electrified Milestone During the recent vehicle registration cycle in Catalonia, electrified vehicles accounted for approximately 25 percent of all new passenger car sales, according to data compiled by automotive manufacturer and dealership associations. Despite the steady growth of vehicles plugging into the electrical grid, traditional non-plug-in hybrids continued to dominate the new car … Read more
L’Agència Tributària de Catalunya recovered 333 million euros in fiscal fraud during 2025, according to a report presented by the Generalitat. The figure marks a 13% increase compared to the previous year, highlighting intensified collection efforts by the regional tax authority across taxes assigned directly to its jurisdiction. Generalitat releases official data According to official … Read more