The purchase of entire buildings plummets in Barcelona by 31% in just twelve months
26/05/2026
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Street markets in Barcelona replace collective licenses with 15-year individual permits
26/05/2026
Barcelona will regulate street vending for the first time with an ordinance in effect in 2027 that will change collective licenses for 15-year permits to provide legal stability to more than 70 markets.
172,000 vehicles clog the AP-7 in just six hours returning to Barcelona
26/05/2026
172,000 vehicles return in six hours and collapse the AP-7 with 17 km of tailback. The toll reaches five dead. Trànsit enables reversible lanes, bans trucks, and deploys 1,260 agents.
The public housing offer in Terrassa halts its direct construction until 2030 to now depend on assignments to developers
26/05/2026
Terrassa allocates 27.6 million to reach 10% of public housing by 2031. The strategy yields land to developers, postpones municipal works, and finances rehabilitation and protection against housing harassment.
The campaign to curb hate starts in the middle of the pre-campaign, just as polarizing discourse invades public debate
26/05/2026
The Third Sector Table launches #ÉsOdi to curb the normalization of hatred against migrants and minorities. It includes a video with real testimonies and guides for young people, presented in the midst of the municipal pre-campaign.
Closing the Terrassa Hospital car park for 4 months drives the largest healthcare solar project in Catalonia
26/05/2026
El Consorci Sanitari will close parking 2 from May 22 until mid-September to install photovoltaic pergolas. Public transport will be prioritized and arriving in advance while the premises keep other areas operational.
Hate speech leaves social networks to establish itself in the public debate of Catalonia
26/05/2026
The Third Sector Table launches the ÉS ODI campaign to curb discrimination one year before the municipal elections. It offers a website with guidelines for identifying and acting against hate, supported by real testimonials.
The closure of the official games in Glòries diverts families to the prohibited water feature
25/05/2026
The Easter heat filled Barcelona's beaches and parks. The Bogatell beach bars hung the full sign and families used the Glòries sheet despite the prohibition, due to the lack of official games.
The workshops of the Terrassa library leave the shelves to preserve Vallparadís
25/05/2026
The Central Library of Terrassa celebrates European Park Day on May 24 with workshops and routes through Vallparadís, uniting culture and nature to promote the conservation of municipal green spaces.
The lack of hot water in the Municipal Pools of L'Hospitalet forces the activation of approved compensations for subscribers
25/05/2026
ERC+EUiA brings three initiatives to the plenary to repair the swimming pool boiler and apply compensation, improve Vallparda and activate a summer plan with surveillance and mediation in eight spaces.
The circuit that supplies Barcelona breaks its dependence on rain by returning treated water to the river to be re-potabilized
25/05/2026
Barcelona will extend the Llobregat regeneration circuit to the Besòs in ten years to ensure supply without depending on rain, replicating a scheme that already covered 25% of consumption during the last drought.
A municipal leader who preserved the industrial memory of Terrassa for 100 years
25/05/2026
Terrassa says goodbye to Joan Antoni Pujals i Vallhonrat at 100 years old. Former deputy mayor, textile leader and local chronicler, he presided over economic entities and received the Terrassenc of the Year in 1997. The funeral is on Monday.
The arrival of 20,000 people in 11 days clashes with the schedule cut in Barcelona
25/05/2026
The council has assisted more than 47,000 people in the regularization, adding 20,000 in 11 days. To absorb the demand, it redistributes procedures to Miquel Bleach and reduces the schedule of Pavilion 2 in Montjuïc.
The stolen phone unlocks instant loans in the plot that moved 14,600 euros in Barcelona
25/05/2026
The Mossos arrest two men in Barcelona for a network that used stolen mobile phones and cards to empty accounts, request loans, and move 14,600 euros with money mules.
The proximity unit approved slows its deployment in L'Hospitalet despite the latest incidents
25/05/2026
The PP demands more police and the activation of the proximity unit in L'Hospitalet after the incidents, in addition to urgent repairs in nursery schools and alternative spaces due to the closure of the Teatre Joventut.
The thermometer climbs in Catalonia but the record of 38.5 ºC holds before the real peak that arrives next week
25/05/2026
Catalonia faces a new rise in temperatures that will reach its peak in the middle of next week. Although the heat is already intense, current records do not yet exceed the historical records of May 2022.
The current regulation prevents L'Hospitalet from canceling definitive licenses for entertainment venues that repeatedly cause disturbances
25/05/2026
The PSC of L'Hospitalet, with the support of ERC, PP and L'H En Comú, demands a legal reform from the Government so that town councils can definitively cancel licenses for repeat offenders in leisure venues.
An industrial polygon in Terrassa concentrates thousands of families for the biggest rociera event in Catalonia
25/05/2026
The Romería del Rocío gathers thousands of people and brotherhoods from all over Catalonia in the Can Petit industrial estate in Terrassa, combining the pontifical mass with a marked intergenerational and social character.
259 families accompanying patients in Barcelona end up sleeping in their cars
24/05/2026
In 2025, 259 requests for accommodation for patients' families in Barcelona remained unmet. The shortage of places forces many companions to sleep in their cars or in campsites far from the hospital.
The density of terraces in l'Eixample unleashes 967 municipal sanctions
24/05/2026
Barcelona nears 7,000 terrace licenses after growing 6.1% in three years. The city council alternates concessions with sanctions, concentrating tension in L'Eixample and Ciutat Vella over the use of public space.
The neighborhood lines up to buy at a 107-year-old pastry shop that closes in Gràcia without losing customers
24/05/2026
The Ideal Pastry Shop closes after 107 years due to a lack of successors, despite maintaining a loyal clientele. The neighborhood rallies for the farewell while the family negotiates a transfer that guarantees the continuity of its recipes.
Breaks windows with a fire extinguisher in an Eixample parking lot after accumulating 40 priors in one year
24/05/2026
The Mossos arrest a 23-year-old man for 18 robberies in a parking lot in the Eixample. Identified by cameras, he had accumulated 40 prior offenses and used a fire extinguisher to steal everyday objects.
The staff with disabilities halts the file in Terrassa before the offer of 22 days
24/05/2026
The Verdisseny ERE in Terrassa closes without an agreement. The company imposes 22 days of compensation and rehirings after the rejection by the workforce, mostly with disabilities, which is considering suing for collective dismissal.
The bet on megaprojects in Terrassa clashes with an income 1,800 euros lower than that of Sabadell
24/05/2026
ERC prioritizes housing and economy in Terrassa, demanding a halt to the Sant Roc parking, a review of planning, and a commitment to clean industry to curb the fall in family income.
The 40.7% drop in bus thefts in Terrassa reveals a method that uses crutches to create crowds
24/05/2026
The Mossos arrest eight people for thefts on buses in Barcelona and Terrassa. The Kanpai Plan reduces cases by 40.7% this quarter and dismantles highly recidivist networks.
A fire on a bus controlled in 20 minutes collapses the C-31 at the height of Badalona
24/05/2026
A fire on a bus cut off the road in both directions. Controlled in 20 minutes, the fire affected the entire roadway and generated smoke visible from Montjuïc. The Mossos partially reopened access after enabling two lanes.
The 50% increase in tutoring supplements clashes with the demand for a universal bonus in Catalonia
23/05/2026
USTEC and CGT reject the salary offer from the Department of Education, which allocates 78.67 million over five years to improve bonuses. Both parties meet on Tuesday in the face of the threat of new strikes.
Nissan's cutback that reduces the Prat workforce to 12 forces the committee to report a closure
23/05/2026
The Nissan workforce mobilizes 211 families in Catalonia after announcing layoffs in El Prat. The committee rejects negotiation, resorts to legal channels, and demands mediation, considering the cutback equivalent to a closure.
The drop in crimes certified by the Mossos in Collblanc-La Torrassa clashes with the lack of protection that emptied the council
23/05/2026
A security council meeting in District II ended with protests and the abandonment of the room following the discrepancy between the reduction in crimes reported by agents and the perception of insecurity among residents.
Two police forces will share 10,000 square meters in L'Hospitalet to resolve the lack of space at the current police station
23/05/2026
L'Hospitalet approves a competition to design a single police station for the Guàrdia Urbana and the Nacional, with 10,000 m² that will resolve the current lack of space and improve operational coordination.
The new budget of 49.162 million enables Barcelona to veto speculative purchases in tense neighborhoods
23/05/2026
Catalonia approves a budget of 49,162 million for 2026 that finances the tram, 10 new CAPs and the expansion of the Clínic, and includes an urban reform to veto speculative purchases.
The Council demands investments to save 172 jobs in Viladecavalls when the company already questions the future of the plant
23/05/2026
The Consell of Vallès Occidental backs the Ficosa workforce in Viladecavalls and demands investments to save 172 jobs. The plenary session urges the Generalitat to activate policies that ensure the plant's continuity.
Taking a patient out of the ICU to the outside accelerates their recovery in Terrassa
23/05/2026
Mútua Terrassa starts 'Walks that heal', taking stable patients out of the ICU for walks. Reserved for stays longer than fifteen days, the program improves physical and emotional recovery.
BComú claims to redirect 50 million from tourism promotion to housing in Barcelona
23/05/2026
Barcelona en Comú will present on May 29 a motion to redirect 50 million from tourism promotion to housing, prioritizing residential access over the current tourism model.
The police device stops in Barcelona networks that transform mobile phone thefts into 40,000 euro scams
23/05/2026
The police dismantle five bus theft gangs and arrest 85 people. The operation reveals scams of 40,000 euros with stolen phones, supported by video surveillance and restraining orders from the network.
Sexual contagion among 9 patients in Barcelona breaks the animal pattern of a tropical infection
23/05/2026
Vall d'Hebron confirms sexual transmission of dermatophytosis in 9 patients in Barcelona, breaking its animal link. Successfully treated, the cases coincide with outbreaks in Paris, Lyon, and Berlin.
Marfil Perfumery closes in Gavatxons after 80 years despite retaining a loyal clientele
23/05/2026
The Marfil Perfumery closes on June 30th on Gavatxons street after more than 80 years of activity. The closure is due to the retirement of its owners and puts an end to a family tradition started in 1941.
Lawyers reveal 6 cases of sexual harassment against crew members before their expulsion from Israel
22/05/2026
Global Sumud activists denounce abuses after their detention in Israel. Lawyers documented harassment before the expulsion. Flights have already arrived in Istanbul and the Spaniards return this Friday.
Gun control in Barcelona clashes with the direct jump of youth gangs to handguns
22/05/2026
A shooting in Barcelona reopens the debate on access to weapons. Experts warn of their easy availability, their role as a drug hub, and the leap of youth gangs towards guns, calling for coordinated policies.
Three unions leave the education table demanding first the 500 euros that the administration postpones
22/05/2026
Educational negotiation without agreement on the order of the agenda. CGT, Intersindical, and COS left when inclusive education was prioritized. USTEC, CCOO, and UGT will resume dialogue on Friday to finalize the salary increase.
A high school in Terrassa channels 60,000 euros to transform leftover bananas in the Canary Islands
22/05/2026
The Institut Terrassa has obtained 60,000 euros from Erasmus+ to lead an initiative that reuses surplus Canarian bananas together with centers in Naples and Turkey.
The transformation of La Magòria gains 13,500 m2 of equipment at the cost of eliminating the garden that the neighborhood platform claims
22/05/2026
Barcelona awards the reform of La Magòria into a 13,500 m2 sports and municipal complex that will start in 2028. Residents reject the plan due to the loss of the current garden and the possible effects of the underground cleaning center.
The school that will save 75% of energy in L'Hospitalet will start the school year in provisional modules
22/05/2026
The Escola Paco Candel will start September in provisional modules due to delays in the works of the definitive building, designed with high energy efficiency and natural ventilation criteria.
The sanctions of 60,000 euros for leaving bulky items in the street pursue in Terrassa those who disregard the free municipal service
22/05/2026
Terrassa activates daily controls and a transversal team to curb the increase in bulky waste, despite operational reinforcements and a 55% increase in collection teams.
Training to detect harassment multiplies in Terrassa amid the rebound of 1,800 registered cases
22/05/2026
The Municipal Police of Terrassa and teachers meet to improve the detection of harassment in the face of an increase in cases in Catalonia. The conference addressed monitoring behavioral changes, active listening, and the impact of cyberbullying.
10 arrested in L'Hospitalet drive a weekly police strategy against recidivism in high-traffic areas
22/05/2026
A police operation in L'Hospitalet left 10 arrested, 68 identified, and 10 scooters seized. The initiative against repeat offending in transit areas will be carried out every week.
A fire in El Raval forces the council to activate shelter for 7 residents after leaving their apartments uninhabitable
22/05/2026
A fire in El Raval burned down one home and damaged two others. Eight people were treated for smoke inhalation. The City Council activated the CUESB to temporarily house seven displaced residents.
The operators replace 4,250 containers in L'Hospitalet in the early morning to avoid traffic disruptions
22/05/2026
L'Hospitalet begins the change of 4,250 containers and 154 cleaning vehicles in a month-and-a-half night operation, coordinated to maintain service without affecting traffic.
The rise of 24-hour stores in Barcelona clashes with an inspection that detects faults in 230 establishments
21/05/2026
Barcelona suspends 24-hour business licenses for one year. The objective is to curb urban saturation, protect local commerce, and regulate establishments up to 400 m² with new planning.
119 city councils demand Congress that the electricity grid become public property
21/05/2026
119 town councils take a proposal to Congress for the electricity grid to pass into public hands. The text seeks to give municipalities and autonomies greater control over energy distribution.
The new photovoltaic installation in Terrassa limits to 18% the electrical coverage of the reservoir that supplies most of the city
21/05/2026
TAIGUA installs 1,133 panels in Terrassa with 260,000 euros to generate its own energy from water. The surplus will supply local communities and the project aligns with the municipal decarbonization plan for 2030.
The new sports center will gain 9,000 m² of green space in L'Hospitalet by being buried under the Alhambra park
21/05/2026
L'Hospitalet will locate the sports center in the Alhambra park after ruling out other options. The project will bury part of the building and reorder the surroundings to gain 9,000 m² of green space.
A company from Vilafranca del Penedès channeled stolen catalytic converters from l'Anoia to Ukraine
21/05/2026
Four men arrested for stealing and selling catalytic converters in l'Anoia. A company from Vilafranca del Penedès centralized the parts to export them to Ukraine. All were released pending trial.
The decision of 59 anesthesiologists in Bellvitge to abandon overtime reveals the real fragility of the system
21/05/2026
More than 300 doctors gathered in Barcelona for the eleventh strike to demand their own agreement and an end to 24-hour shifts. The union estimates 30% participation, compared to the official 3.5% from the Departament de Salut.
The investigation after 15 cars burned in the Eixample reveals no progress eight days later
21/05/2026
Eight days after 15 vehicles burned near the Sagrada Família, the Eixample investigation remains open for an arsonist with no progress or arrests, in a context of similar recent cases in other districts.
The L'Hospitalet council will build a sports center in a park to add 9,000 meters of green space to the district
21/05/2026
L'Hospitalet processes a sports center in Parc de l'Alhambra. The city council assures that the intervention will add 9,000 m² of green space to the district, despite neighborhood division between support and rejection.
The will of Mango's founder unleashes the investigation into his death in Collbató
21/05/2026
Jonathan Andic is released after paying a one million bail for the death of his father. The judge dismisses the accident and focuses the cause on economic conflict and contradictions in the son's testimony.
The city council deploys more agents in Barcelona for a conflict that 90% of shootings link to drug trafficking
21/05/2026
The city council will reinforce the Guàrdia Urbana after a shooting. Albert Batlle attributed 90% of the incidents to mafias and asked to reform the Penal Code, while all groups supported the intervention.
The centenary pastry shop on Gran de Gràcia multiplies its weekend queues just as its owners announce its closure
20/05/2026
The Ideal Pastry Shop on Gran de Gràcia will close on May 31 if it does not find a professional successor. The closure due to retirement coincides with a surge in customers driven by neighborhood fear of losing a century-old business.
The congresses already drive 25% of overnight stays in Barcelona during the months away from summer
20/05/2026