“The strike does not start on November 11, it starts today, and it has already begun,” said Enric Aragonès, spokesperson for the Tenant Syndicate. Labor organizers and housing advocates announced on Monday that the main demonstration for the upcoming 24-hour general strike will gather at Jardinets de Gràcia in Barcelona at 5:30 p.m. on November … Read more
The Catalan economy is projected to grow by 2.6 percent this year, marking a three-tenth upward revision from spring forecasts, according to data released Monday by the Generalitat’s Ministry of Economy. While overall economic dynamism remains notable despite ongoing energy sector pressures, the regional government’s analysis points to mounting risks from escalating inflation and cooling … Read more
Isabel Díaz Ayuso commands an administrative grip and devoted internal following in Madrid that resemble the court of a 17th-century monarch, according to a newly published unauthorized biography by journalist David Fernández. Published in 2026 by Libros del K.O. and titled Ayuso. Zancadillas, intrigas y venganzas en la Corte de Madrid, the book examines the … Read more
Between 550,000 and 800,000 protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday to demonstrate against the rising cost of living, leading to widespread clashes, public property vandalism, and 1,800 arrests nationwide, ara.cat reported. Law enforcement agencies were overwhelmed during the weekend demonstrations in Paris and other cities, according to Lamia El Aaraje, who stated … 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
Puigdemont Rules Out Opposition Leadership on Return Carles Puigdemont confirmed Thursday that he will not assume the role of leader of the opposition in the Catalan Parliament if and when he returns to Catalonia, citing institutional respect for the presidency. Speaking in an interview on the 2Cat program Pla Seqüència, the former president of the … Read more
Catalonia Set to Outpace Madrid in Economic Growth by 2027 Catalonia’s gross domestic product is projected to expand by 2.3% in 2027, edging out Madrid’s anticipated 2.1% growth rate and breaking a trend of the last few years, according to economic forecasts published by BBVA Research. The shift marks a notable divergence in regional economic … Read more
Barça secured a dramatic 90-87 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel-Aviv in the fifth round of the EuroLeague regular season, lifting the club into the sixth position and playoff territory with a 3-2 record. Justin Robinson delivered the decisive play at the Palau Blaugrana, sinking a three-pointer with just one second remaining on the clock to … Read more
Joan Piqué Vidal, a Catalan lawyer known for defending former Catalan President Jordi Pujol in the Banca Catalana scandal, died on October 7 at the age of 93. The case, which involved accusations of financial misconduct against Pujol, saw Piqué Vidal’s legal strategies prevent the former leader from facing trial, according to sources. However, Piqué … Read more
Ona Carbonell Details Eating Disorder Pressures and Female Athlete Sexualization Former artistic swimming star Ona Carbonell has spoken out about the suffocating aesthetic pressures and sexualization women face in elite sports, revealing that she was frequently weighed twice a day during her career and often found herself making front-page news for her swimwear rather than … Read more