Barcelona: New Documentary Exposes Abuse Cover-Ups in Catholic Schools & Churches

Barcelona: New Documentary Exposes Abuse Cover-Ups in Catholic Schools & Churches

Barcelona – A new documentary, La fugida, veritats ocultes (The Escape, Hidden Truths), is set to air this Tuesday, expanding on previous investigative operate into allegations of sexual abuse within the Jesuit order in Catalonia, and beyond. Building on the 2024 documentary La fugida, the new production, a collaboration between 3Cat, Ottokar, and El Periódico … Read more

Barcelona Housing: 28 Residents Offered Solutions After Eviction Threat

Barcelona Housing: 28 Residents Offered Solutions After Eviction Threat

Barcelona Reaches Agreement to Rehouse Residents Facing Eviction in Vallcarca Barcelona has reached a resolution this Tuesday in a particularly sensitive case involving residents threatened with eviction from occupied buildings on Avinguda Vallcarca 83 and 87 bis and Carrer Farigola number 3. Barcelona’s Síndic de Greuges (Ombudsman), David Bondia, announced the successful mediation between the … Read more

Spanish Election Polls: Right-Wing Gains in Castile and León – Media Spin & Key Findings

Spanish Election Polls: Right-Wing Gains in Castile and León – Media Spin & Key Findings

The upcoming regional elections in Castilla y León, Spain, are drawing intense scrutiny from Madrid-based newspapers, each publishing polls that subtly reveal their editorial leanings. While the numerical discrepancies between the surveys are relatively minor, the headlines themselves offer a glimpse into the perspectives of each publication. This dynamic highlights the complexities of political reporting … Read more

Young Men & Feminism: Rising Traditional Views on Gender Roles in Spain & Globally

Young Men & Feminism: Rising Traditional Views on Gender Roles in Spain & Globally

Barcelona – A recent survey reveals a growing sentiment among men in Spain, particularly younger generations, that they are experiencing discrimination as a result of efforts to promote gender equality. The findings, released this week, highlight a complex shift in attitudes towards feminism and gender roles, raising questions about the future of equality initiatives. According … Read more

Osona’s Meat Industry & Housing Crisis: The Strain on Services & Rise of the Far-Right

Osona’s Meat Industry & Housing Crisis: The Strain on Services & Rise of the Far-Right

The seemingly simple act of enjoying a pork product often obscures a complex web of labor, immigration, and social challenges. A forthcoming report by journalist Mònica Bernabé, previewed this week, shines a light on the pressures facing towns in the Osona region of Catalonia, Spain, as they struggle to provide adequate housing and services for … Read more

Catalunya’s €21 Billion Fiscal Deficit in 2022: What It Means for the Region

Catalunya’s €21 Billion Fiscal Deficit in 2022: What It Means for the Region

Barcelona – New data reveals that Catalonia’s fiscal deficit reached €21.092 billion in 2022, representing 8.2% of the region’s GDP. The figures, calculated by the Generalitat and set to be made public alongside the 2026 budget proposal, highlight a persistent imbalance between Catalonia’s contribution to the Spanish state and the funds it receives in return. … Read more

Cuba Shoots Dead 4 on US Speedboat in Territorial Dispute

Cuba Shoots Dead 4 on US Speedboat in Territorial Dispute

Villa Clara, Cuba – The Cuban Border Guard Troops shot and killed four individuals aboard a speedboat originating from the United States on Wednesday. According to a statement released by the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, the vessel failed to comply with orders to stop, operating “infractionally” within Cuban territorial waters. As Cuban military personnel … Read more