Forensic analysis of video evidence presented in a Barcelona courtroom indicates that a National Police officer did not aim directly at Roger Español when firing a rubber bullet during the October 1, 2017, independence referendum, according to testimony from the Mossos d’Esquadra. Specialists from the regional police force’s Audio and Visual Photography Unit told the … Read more
Fuel Costs Drive Highest Inflation Rate Since February 2023 The 4.9% consumer price index figure marks a six-tenth increase from August’s 4.3% annual rate, representing the highest level recorded since February 2023. According to data reported by La Ciutat, this rate matches the highest variation seen in three and a half years. The primary catalyst … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a 40-minute address at the United Nations General Assembly, defending his government’s military operations against Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah while sharply rejecting international accusations of genocide. Speaking 33 days before Israel’s scheduled October 27 legislative elections, Netanyahu claimed Israel’s military actions have averted a broader catastrophe and criticized multiple … Read more
In his annual address marking Catalonia’s National Day, regional president Salvador Illa warned against the rise of xenophobic rhetoric and political polarization, declaring that hatred has no place in Catalan society. Speaking from the Palau de la Generalitat, the president emphasized the importance of maintaining a unified community and honoring the region’s long-standing tradition of … Read more
Catalan pro-independence organization Assemblea Nacional Catalana (ANC) brought together all of its former presidents for a public display of unity in Barcelona, aiming to heal internal fractures and rally support for the upcoming Diada celebrations. Bridging Internal Divides After the Procés The failed conclusion of the political independence push, known locally as the Procés, left … Read more
The decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt has triggered profound political fallout across Berlin, directly testing the federal governing coalition led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz acknowledged the severity of the setback during a press conference following a meeting with party leadership, stating that … Read more
Antonio Garamendi will secure a third term as president of the Spanish business confederation CEOE without facing a single rival, as confirmed by organizational officials following the close of the candidacy window on Monday at 23:59 hours. Automatic Proclamation Set for October 1 According to updates from the CEOE, Antonio Garamendi will be officially proclaimed … Read more
For three years, Íngrid Ruiz logged onto the online administrative portal of the Generalitat every single day without success, hoping to request a vital social assistance grant known as the PUA (Prestació d’atenció social a les persones amb discapacitat). Ruiz, who has both legs amputated and relies on a wheelchair, was forced to shoulder the … Read more
The Lull on La Rambla de Catalunya Outdoor dining spaces along the central boulevard saw significantly fewer patrons than typical for mid-August, creating an unusual midday stillness in one of the city’s most active commercial zones. Staff working local establishments noted an immediate drop in patronage as daylight softened unexpectedly. “You can tell it is … Read more
The Exhausted Return From Benicàssim That Sparked a Decades-Long Retreat The serendipitous detour occurred as her team traveled home from a fashion show performance at the Festival de Benicàssim, where they had been invited to showcase their work. Camping on Untamed Sands With a 1970s Caravan The journey was marked by profound fatigue. Towing a … Read more