Illa calls for limits on speculation, defends housing rights
Catalan President Salvador Illa urges action against housing speculation and affirms the right to affordable housing for vulnerable residents.
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Olesa and Terrassa Push for Better Bus Links
Local councils demand improved bus frequency and a restored direct route between Olesa, Castellar, and Terrassa to address long-standing transport gaps.
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Girona Housing Sales Rise While Catalonia Falls
Girona was the only Catalan province to see a year-on-year increase in home sales in July 2026, driven by new builds.
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2.5M EUR for Tarragona IRB CatSud Expansion
The Catalan government will invest €2.5 million to double research space at the IRB CatSud in Tarragona, with works due to finish by late 2027.
Lleida
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Castellers de Lleida claim landmark festival display
The local human-tower group’s performance in Plaça de la Paeria was reported as the best in its history during Lleida’s Festes de la Tardor on Sunday.
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438 Sign Petition Against Igualada Town Hall Square Column
Residents have formally called for the removal of a metal column recently installed in Igualada’s main square, citing heritage and architectural concerns.
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La Seu d'Urgell Launches Free School Meal Surplus Vending
A new vending machine offers leftover school meals free to the public for one year, cutting food waste and aiding access to nutritious food.
Penedès
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Vinseum Partners with Local Media
Vinseum has formalised new media partnerships to boost visibility of its cultural and educational activities in Vilafranca del Penedès.
Terres de l'Ebre
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Man Found Dead in Amposta Irrigation Channel
The Mossos d’Esquadra are investigating after a man in his 50s was found dead in a farming waterway near Amposta on Monday morning.