Argentina’s Milei Government Approves Controversial Glacier Law Reform Amid Mining Protests

Argentina Loosens Glacier Protections to Open Andes to Mining Argentina’s Congress has passed a controversial amendment that reduces protections for the country’s glaciers, clearing the way for expanded mining operations in the Andes. The legislation, backed by President Javier Milei, aims to attract significant foreign investment by easing restrictions on exploration and extraction in regions … Read more

Bàsquet Girona Eyes Historic First Win Over La Laguna Tenerife

Bàsquet Girona Eyes Historic Breakthrough Against La Laguna Tenerife Bàsquet Girona has spent the current campaign transforming potential into progress. After a string of strong results throughout the year, the club has not only secured its position in the league but has begun to eye a more ambitious target: a spot in European competition. With … Read more

Spain’s Kitchen Case: Trial Begins for Illegal Police Plot to Protect PP Leaders

The ‘Kitchen’ Trial Begins: Unpacking the Shadow Operation That Shook Spanish Power By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief The Spanish legal system has once again turned its gaze toward one of the most convoluted chapters of the country’s recent political history. Today, April 6, 2026, the Audiencia Nacional begins the trial for “Operación Kitchen,” a case that … Read more

US Banking Concerns & ‘Shadow Banking’: Risks to Global Finance

Concerns are mounting within the US financial sector following the recent bankruptcies of auto parts supplier First Brands and car dealership Tricolor Holdings, rekindling memories of the instability that gripped markets after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. These events have sparked fears of broader systemic risk, particularly regarding lending standards and the health of … Read more

Barcelona to rehabilitate 432 homes in Trinitat Vella, deal linked to Catalan budget approval

Barcelona, Spain – Following a recent agreement regarding the Besòs-Maresme district, the Barcelona city government, led by Mayor Jaume Collboni and the Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) municipal group have reached another accord to boost the rehabilitation of critically-needed housing within the city. Just ten days ago, the Socialists and Republicans agreed to an additional … Read more

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 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

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