Ara.cat reported that the increase marked the highest cost-of-living increase since February 2023, outpacing September's rate by three tenths of a point. Prices climbed 0.7 percent from September to October. That monthly change more than doubled the 0.3 percent tick recorded between August and September. Across all of Spain, the consumer price index climbed 4.9 … Read more
Courts in Barcelona suspended nearly half of all scheduled evictions in the city last month after a new housing decree took effect, ARA reported. The decree, designed to protect vulnerable tenants, led to 129 evictions being halted in the last 30 days. That figure represents an increase from the 30 suspended in September, before the … Read more
Only two out of 79 minors detained following civil unrest in Barcelona on Oct. 24 remain free of judicial precautionary measures, according to figures released by the Tribunal Superior de Justícia de Catalunya. The vast majority of the youths who appeared before the investigating judge face strict supervision terms, while parallel police investigations have targeted … Read more
More than 60 people are dead following a high-speed train collision in Urda, Toledo, after leaked cab radio recordings revealed that control center staff instructed the driver of the AVE train to resume normal operations shortly before the crash. Conflicting Directives Issued From Atocha Station Leaked audio published by El País and Eldiario.es shows that … Read more
Nearly 130 people were arrested in Barcelona following a weekend of destructive street disturbances, with judicial authorities confirming that 74 of the detained individuals are minors, according to reporting by ara.cat. Detained Minors Face Strict Judicial Measures Of the 74 minors taken into custody following Saturday night’s protests, the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office requested the internment … Read more
Toni Comín crossed the Franco-Spanish administrative border on foot at the Coll dels Belitres on Sunday, October 25, ending nine years of exile in Belgium, according to regional reporting. The former health minister and Junts politician completed a walk from the lighthouse in Cerbère to Portbou accompanied by family, friends, and political figures, returning to … Read more
Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum has invested 12.4 million euros to open a 9,330-square-meter logistics platform at the Zona Franca in Barcelona dedicated exclusively to managing waste from its stores, ara.cat reported. The facility employs around 50 workers and is designed to process an estimated 800 tons of cardboard, 50 tons of plastic, 140,000 pallets, and … Read more
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank town of Taybeh on Saturday, striking Bernard Baudoux and damaging a Belgian consular vehicle, according to Maxime Prévot. Diplomatic Delegation Targeted in Taybeh The Saturday assault in Taybeh unfolded while a delegation of European diplomats and Catholic Church representatives toured the Christian-majority Palestinian town … Read more
Barcelona’s Premis FAR ceremony, organized by ARA, was noted for its adherence to time constraints, with scientists emphasizing precision and focus on work over prolonged acknowledgments. “Es nota que la gent de ciència tenen la precisió com a divisa,” reported the event’s coverage, highlighting the structured approach to recognition. The ceremony, held at the Macba, … Read more
The Girona-based sports and cultural association GEiEG recorded approximately 20,000 people linked to the entity across competitive federated sports, social gym facilities, and community leisure programs, according to figures released by the organization. The entity unveiled its sections for the upcoming season during a gathering at the Palau Sports Complex, highlighting an operational scope that … Read more