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All commuter and regional trains suspended in Catalonia ‘until safety of citizens can be guaranteed’

News Desk24th January 202626th January 2026

24th January 202626th January 2026996

LATEST: Rodalies commuter trains in Catalonia gradually restart after chaotic Monday morning incidents. The Rodalies commuter and regional rail network in Catalonia was once again...

Early analysis suggests African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia does not match research lab samples

News Desk2nd January 20267th January 2026

2nd January 20267th January 2026970

The strain of African swine fever (ASF) identified in wild boars in Cerdanyola (Catalonia) is different from those handled at the IRTA-CReSA research facility, according...

Spain culls over 120 cattle after first outbreak of lumpy skin disease

News Desk7th October 202513th October 2025

7th October 202513th October 20251413

Spanish officials on Monday confirmed plans to cull more than 120 cattle following the country’s first recorded outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), a highly...

Unions demand review of safety rules after death of cleaner in Barcelona during heatwave

News Desk3rd July 20258th July 2025

3rd July 20258th July 20255976

Barcelona City Council has come under scrutiny following the death of a municipal street cleaner who passed away on Saturday, shortly after completing her shift...

Catalan government to offer loans for young people to cover down payments on first homes

News Desk17th June 202523rd June 2025

17th June 202523rd June 20252802

Catalan president Salvador Illa (main image) has announced a set of measures aimed at helping young people cover the down payment for their first home. ...

Thousands in Catalonia instructed to stay indoors for 7 hours due to toxic fumes

News Desk10th May 202514th May 2025

10th May 202514th May 20252250

More than 160,000 residents in Catalonia were ordered to remain indoors for nearly seven hours on Saturday, following a fire at an industrial warehouse that...

Catalonia eases its water restrictions, following recent rainfall

News Desk7th May 202414th May 2024

7th May 202414th May 20242502

Catalonia is to ease restrictions on water use for a wide area including Barcelona after recent rainfall helped to ease a prolonged drought, the authorities...

Pharmacies across Catalonia start to offer free reusable menstrual products

News Desk5th March 202411th March 2024

5th March 202411th March 20242625

More than 3,000 pharmacies across Catalonia started giving away free reusable menstrual products on Monday, such as menstrual cups, absorbent underwear and reusable fabric pads. With...

Supreme Court maintains misuse of funds & disobedience charges against Puigdemont

News Desk21st March 202328th March 2023

21st March 202328th March 20232915

Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld its decision to indict former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont for the crimes of misuse of public funds and disobedience. The...

Supreme Court maintains public office ban for 4 Catalan pro-independence leaders

News Desk14th February 202320th February 2023

14th February 202320th February 20232411

Four Catalan pro-independence leaders will remain banned from holding public office, Spain’s Supreme Court said on Monday, despite a legal reform pushed through by Spain’s...

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