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
Emergency services in Almeria remain on high alert as a wildfire continues to threaten the municipality of Lubrín, according to reports from regional authorities. The blaze, which has caused 12 confirmed fatalities and left 23 individuals unaccounted for, has forced the confinement of local residents as smoke and shifting winds complicate containment efforts. The situation … Read more
Catalan fire crews have reached a critical turning point in their battle against a series of simultaneous wildfires, successfully bringing the year’s first major blaze under control. According to the Generalitat Fire Department, the fire in Les Gavarres is now controlled, while other major incidents in the Anoia and Segarra regions have been stabilized following … Read more
GEiEG Marks New Era for Girona Athletics with Palau-sacosta Track Inauguration The GEiEG officially inaugurated its new athletics track at the Palau-sacosta sports complex this morning, hosting the 106th Catalan Absolute Athletics Championship. The event marked a significant return for the city, as Girona welcomed back the regional championship 25 years after the last edition … Read more
Financial Resources Significantly Influence Legal Defense Strategies in Catalonia, Study Shows Legal experts in Catalonia confirm that the effectiveness of criminal defense strategies varies substantially based on a defendant’s financial resources, with wealthier individuals often securing more comprehensive legal support through specialized consultants and investigators. This disparity, highlighted in multiple judicial analyses, underscores systemic inequalities … Read more
ERC Launches Esquerra Democràtica to Broaden Centrist Separatist Appeal Spain’s left-wing republican party ERC announced the creation of Esquerra Democràtica, a new organization aimed at strengthening its political base by attracting centrist separatist voters, according to a statement from the group’s parliamentary representatives. The initiative, presented by ERC deputies Carles Campuzano and Francesc-Marc Álvaro, marks … Read more
Spanish Government Invests 115 Million Euros in Catalan Microchip Firm Openchip The Spanish government has injected 115 million euros into Barcelona-based Openchip through the Societat Espanyola per a la Transformació Tecnològica (SETT), according to a statement released Monday. The funding, part of the government’s broader strategy to bolster technological innovation, aims to accelerate Openchip’s development … Read more
Èric Surís, coach of Bisbal, is balancing his professional development with administrative duties this summer as he prepares for his second consecutive season in the Segunda FEB. Between managing roster construction for the upcoming campaign and overseeing a youth basketball camp at GEiEG, Surís has scheduled a professional trip to New York City to observe … Read more
Girona’s season officially concludes on June 30 after the club confirmed administrative closure following their failure to avoid relegation from La Liga. The club, which secured a 1-1 draw against Elx in late May, faced the prospect of descending to Segunda División. The announcement comes amid a flurry of off-field developments, including new season ticket … Read more
King Charles III has paid more than £28 million—approximately €34 million—in personal taxes since ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. This disclosure, released by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, marks the first time the British monarchy has publicly detailed the sovereign’s specific tax contributions, a move palace officials … Read more