Blackout started with losses of generation in Andalusian cities, Spanish government informs
Authorities rule out that it was a problem of coverage, reserve, or size of networks
May 14, 2025 11:38 AM
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Inflation rate in Catalonia drops to 2.1% in April
Fall in gas and electricity prices drives reduction
May 14, 2025 09:27 AM
Spain agrees to make 'direct financial contribution' to Catalan-medium schools in France
ERC celebrates "historic agreement" to fund La Bressola in Northern Catalonia
May 13, 2025 03:44 PM
Top Manta adds 500 places to first anti-racist race in Barcelona
1,500 expected to join "historic" five-kilometer race on June 1
May 13, 2025 12:33 PM
Barcelona court investigates two ships for supplying arms to Israel
Maersk's captains and legal representative called to testify
May 12, 2025 01:34 PM
Firefighters estimate warehouse fire will be out 'in a few days'
Cleanwater Pool building no longer poses health risk but in danger of collapse
May 11, 2025 12:10 PM
Owner of burned-down warehouse: ‘Everything is gone, it’s a total disaster’
Cubelles mayor thanks residents for “exemplary behavior” during fire
May 10, 2025 05:51 PM
Two periods of oscillation recorded on European power grid before power outage
Blackout investigation to be conducted by team of experts
May 10, 2025 04:41 PM
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Vilanova, Roquetes, Cubelles, Cunit, and Calafell after chemical fire
Authorities warn order may be activated if wind conditions change
May 10, 2025 09:09 AM
Barcelona archbishop to remind new Pope of millennium anniversary of Montserrat Abbey
Pope Leo XIV to meet with cardinals, including Catalan archbishop, on Saturday
May 9, 2025 07:30 PM
Europe opens investigation into possible diversion of funds from Barcelona quantum computer project
Police have requested information from the Supercomputing Centre
May 9, 2025 01:49 PM
Catalan church leaders 'joyfully welcome' election of Pope Leo XIV
Inauguration of Sagrada Família could be good reason for papal visit, says Archbishop of Tarragona
May 9, 2025 04:43 PM
Police enter building occupied by Vallcarca protesters and find it empty
Six activists slept in the three-storey property on Thursday night after shantytown eviction
May 9, 2025 10:07 AM
Two men arrested for attempted robbery at library in Les Corts
Suspects had outstanding arrest warrants for two similar robberies, one of them during the Conde de Godó tennis tournament
May 9, 2025 11:25 AM
'He will not have a smooth or easy mandate' - political leaders react to Pope Leo XIV election
Pedro Sánchez hopes new Pontiff will help "reinforce dialogue and the defense of human rights"
May 8, 2025 08:19 PM
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