INUNCAT plan issues flood alert for rivers and streams on 12 May
The INUNCAT plan issued a flood alert yesterday for rivers and streams in north-east Catalonia, Central Catalonia, the pre-coastal and coastal areas. The warning indicated that more than 20 l/m2 could fall within 30 minutes from midday onwards in those zones. (generalitat_premsa:822144)
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Catalan Government approves over €55.6 million extra for social services in 2026
The Catalan Government approved on 12 May an addendum to the Contracte Programa with local authorities to reinforce social services with more than 55.6 million euros in additional funding in 2026. The agreement, reached with the FMC and ACM, aims to improve home care, strengthen basic social services, and expand coverage of children's services. The Government is also allocating an additional 1 million euros to reinforce the reception and inclusion of migrants during the extraordinary regularisation process for foreign nationals. (generalitat_premsa:822220)
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Nearly a hundred incidents reported after yesterday's rainfall, mainly on the coast
Rainfall recorded yesterday caused nearly a hundred incidents in Catalonia, concentrated mainly in the coastal and pre-coastal areas. No further details are provided in the source regarding the nature of the incidents or the emergency services involved. (generalitat_premsa:822296)
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School voucher of 60 euros per pupil to continue in 2026-2027
The fourth edition of the school voucher will continue to reach all primary and secondary school pupils in the 2026-2027 academic year. The vouchers, worth 60 euros per pupil, may be used to purchase school materials and can be transferred to the educational centre. As a new feature, a digital format is being adopted to promote the ecological sustainability of the scheme. The Govern maintains an annual investment of 50 million euros. (generalitat_premsa:822256)
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Catalan Culture Department launches first Information Management Cluster
The Departament de Cultura has launched the first Clúster de Gestió de la Informació de Catalunya, a project framed within the Pla d'Arxius i Gestió Documental de Catalunya – Arxius 2030. The project was presented on 12 May to more than a hundred business representatives and sector stakeholders. In collaboration with the sector, 5 areas of work and 16 actions have been defined to address strategic challenges. Catalonia currently has 150 companies in the sector offering information management services and solutions, with revenues of around 470 million euros and generating more than 4,700 jobs. (generalitat_premsa:822276)
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Councillor Dalmau today presented the expansion project for the Hospital de Calella, involving an investment of nearly 83 million euros. The project aims to improve hospital care for a population of 218,000 people in the Alt Maresme and Selva Marítima areas. The Minister of the Presidency also inaugurated the new CAP in Pineda de Mar today. (generalitat_premsa:822700)
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Catalan Parliament debates motions on education, culture, feminism and mobility on 30 April
The Parliament of Catalunya held session 44, third and final meeting (session 44.3), on 30 April, presided over by president Josep Rull i Andreu, with the President of the Generalitat and several ministers present on the government bench. The session, which had been suspended on 29 April, resumed at nine in the morning and included motions consequent to interpellations on the precariousness of the Catalan education system (302-00235/15), the renewal of subsidised-school agreements (302-00236/15), cultural policies (302-00237/15), feminist policies (302-00238/15), combating hate speech and discrimination (302-00239/15), the use and promotion of Catalan in sport (302-00241/15), the state of the justice system (302-00240/15), the effects of the abandonment of minors (302-00242/15), and mobility policies in the Maresme (302-00243/15). The session also included two parliamentary declarations: one in support of the Hazara people (401-00066/15) and one in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla (401-00067/15). (parlament_dspc:094/15)
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Barcelona council and Generalitat agree permanent reinforcement of language normalisation body
The Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat reached an agreement on May 11 to permanently reinforce the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística. The agreement includes the addition of 23 new professionals to the CNL de Barcelona. Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, 5,000 new places will be created annually. (bcn_premsa:180887)
Sonia Fuertes to take part in International Digital Rights Meeting in Barcelona tomorrow
Sonia Fuertes will participate tomorrow, Thursday 14 de maig, at 17.15, in the I Trobada Internacional pels Drets Digitals. The event is organised by the Govern d'Espanya and Mobile World Capital. It will be held at the Edifici Llotja, Pg. d'Isabel II, 1. (bcn_premsa:180973)
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ADIF opens public information process for removal of two level crossings in Gurb (Barcelona)
The Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF) has opened a public information process for the construction project to eliminate the level crossings at PP.KK. 74/913 and 75/404 on line 222 Frontera-La Tour de Carol-Enveigt-Bif. Aigües. The works fall within the municipal district of Gurb (Barcelona). The procedure is aimed at declaring the necessity of occupation of the relevant land. (BOE-B-2026-15348)
Catalan Traffic Service opens merit-based competition for Girona Road Safety Section head
Resolution ISP/1454/2026, dated 8 de maig, announces a specific merit and capacity competition to fill the post of head of the Road Safety Section in Girona at the Servei Català de Trànsit. The competition is identified under the code ISP/06/26. The resolution was published today in the official gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044096)
Public information process opened for 4.95 MW PSFV Santa Oliva solar plant
A request for prior administrative authorisation, construction authorisation, authorisation of a specific public-interest action project on non-developable land, and environmental impact assessment has been submitted to public information for the PSFV Santa Oliva photovoltaic solar plant. The facility, rated at 4.95 MW, would be located on non-developable land in the municipal district of Santa Oliva, in the province of Tarragona. The project also includes an evacuation infrastructure comprising an underground line at 25 kV, likewise within the municipal district of Santa Oliva. The file is identified under reference FUE-2025-04508102. (dogc:1044100)
Catalonia's Economy and Finance Department opens competition for 11 fixed staff posts
The Catalan Department of Economy and Finance has published Resolution ECF/1453/2026, dated 5 de maig, launching a new-entry selection process to fill 11 fixed-contract staff positions. The selection method is the competitive examination combined with merit assessment (concurs oposició), covering various professional categories within the department. The call is registered under number L008/26. (dogc:1044102)
Catalan Justice Department opens merit-based competition for process planning post
Resolution JUS/1455/2026, of 8 de maig, announces a specific merit and capacity competition for the post of responsable de planificació de processos at the Direcció de Serveis. The competition is identified as convocatòria de provisió núm. JUS/002/26. The resolution was published today in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044108)
Resolution PRE/1451/2026 fills a singular post at the DGAL of the Department of the Presidency
Resolution PRE/1451/2026, dated 8 de maig, resolves the specific merit and capacity competition to fill a singular post at the Direcció General d'Administració Local of the Department of the Presidency. The competition was identified under provision call number PRE/09/26. The resolution was published today in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044109)
Non-substantial modification of environmental permit for Papelera de Sarrià, SL
Resolution TER/1411/2026, dated 9 April, determines that the modification of environmental authorisation G1CS200096 granted to the company Papelera de Sarrià, SL is non-substantial. The authorisation covers the exercise of a paper manufacturing activity in the municipality of Sarrià de Ter. The resolution was processed under file reference G1CNS250131. (dogc:1044110)
OSIC approves subsidy rules for cinemas subtitling feature films in Catalan in 2026
The Board of Directors of the Oficina de Suport a la Iniciativa Cultural (OSIC) approved on 6 de maig the specific rules governing the award of subsidies for commercial cinema venues. The subsidies target venues that subtitle feature-length films in the Catalan language for the year 2026. Resolution PLG/1430/2026 gives public notice of this decision in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044115)
Catalan Agriculture Department opens merit-based competition for Lleida command post
The Catalan Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food has published Resolution ARP/1457/2026, dated 20 April, calling a specific merit and capacity competition. The competition concerns the filling of a command post at the Territorial Services in Lleida. The call is identified as competition number ARP/009/26. (dogc:1044117)
Statutes of the Barcelona-Lleida Property Administrators' College registered in Catalonia
Resolution JUS/1417/2026, of 27 April, has registered the Statutes of the Col·legi d'Administradors de Finques de Barcelona-Lleida in the Register of professional associations of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The resolution was issued by the Catalan Department of Justice. No further details about the content of the registered statutes are specified. (dogc:1044121)
Draft law on unjustified enrichment and unilateral will for Catalan Civil Code opened for public consultation
An edict dated 5 de maig de 2026 submits to public consultation the preliminary draft law on the incorporation of unjustified enrichment and unilateral will into Book Six of the Catalan Civil Code. The proposal concerns the addition of these two legal concepts to Book Six of the Codi civil de Catalunya. Publication in the DOGC opens the public information procedure for this legislative proposal. (dogc:1044123)
Public information notice on a 110 kV high-voltage overhead line variant in Manresa
The Official Gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya published today a public information notice concerning a request for prior administrative authorisation and construction administrative authorisation for a variant of a high-voltage overhead line. The project involves the 110 kV double-circuit line SE Congost - SE Manresa and SE Congost - SE Terrassa, between supports T1 and T4, in the municipal district of Manresa. The file is identified under reference FUE-2024-04209551. (dogc:1044124)
Catalonia approves grant rules for local bodies funding arts and design training cycles
Order EDF/73/2026, of 7 de maig, approves the regulatory bases governing the procedure for awarding grants to local bodies in Catalonia. The grants are intended to finance intermediate and/or higher-level specific training cycles in plastic arts and design taught at art schools under the ownership of those local bodies. The order applies to the 2024-2025 academic year. (dogc:1044126)
Catalonia approves grant rules for municipally owned music schools
Order EDF/75/2026, of 7 de maig, approves the regulatory bases governing the procedure for awarding grants to local authorities in Catalonia for the financing of music schools under their ownership. The grants relate to the 2024-2025 academic year. The order was published today in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044127)
Síndic de Greuges publishes final list of admitted and excluded candidates for subgroup A2 post
On 6 de maig de 2026, the Síndic de Greuges approved and published the definitive list of admitted and excluded candidates for the selection process to access subgroup A2 of career civil servants. The process is conducted through a competitive examination system and corresponds to convocatòria registration number 04. The resolution was published in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044138)
Catalan Agriculture Department opens merit-based competition for a post in Girona
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food has called a specific merit and competency competition to fill a singular post at the Territorial Services in Girona. The call, identified as ARP/021/26, was formalised through Resolution ARP/1456/2026, dated 7 de maig. The procedure follows a merit and competency-based selection process. (dogc:1044147)
Public information notice on temporary wooden walkway at Altafulla beach
The Generalitat today published a public information notice concerning a request for authorisation of works and temporary occupation of maritime-terrestrial public domain land. The application covers the temporary installation of a wooden walkway at Altafulla beach and in the area around Passatge Faustina, in the municipality of Altafulla. The file is identified under reference FUE-2025-04966857. (dogc:1044150)
Catalan authority rules on appeal against suspension of divorce settlement registration
Resolution JUS/1418/2026, of 9 April, resolves a governmental appeal lodged by N. S. B., legally assisted by lawyer M. A. S., against the qualification issued by the property registrar of the Registre de la Propietat de Sant Vicenç dels Horts núm. 1. The registrar had suspended the registration of a court judgment approving a divorce settlement on the correctable ground that it did not specify the period for which use of the family home was attributed. The resolution addresses that registral qualification and the defect identified. (dogc:1044161)
Non-substantial modification of environmental permit for Comercial e Industrial Aries in Olesa de Bonesvalls
Resolution TER/1390/2026, of 15 April, classifies as non-substantial the modification of environmental authorisation no. B1RA160320. The authorisation had been granted to the company Comercial e Industrial Aries, SA, for the operation of a calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide production activity. The activity is located in the municipality of Olesa de Bonesvalls, under file reference B1CNS250301. (dogc:1044164)
CIR-CAT holds conference on good research practices
The CIR-CAT, the reference body for promoting integrity within the Catalan knowledge system, held a conference yesterday on good practices in research. The body expressed its intention to consolidate a culture that strengthens the impact and quality of research in Catalonia. (generalitat_premsa:821736)
Territori holds information sessions ahead of second Pla de barris call
The Departament de Territori has organised online information sessions ahead of the opening of the second call under the Pla de barris. The sessions, aimed at representatives of any interested local council, took place yesterday, 12 de maig, with a further session scheduled for Tuesday, 19 de maig. Their purpose is to explain the characteristics of the forthcoming grants call, which is set to open in the coming weeks. (generalitat_premsa:822124)
Duch calls for Catalonia's contribution to EU strategic autonomy
Councillor Duch delivered a lecture on 12 May at the «Europa, ara què?» series organised by the entity Amics del País. He stated that "la UE està fent coses bé" but warned that "encara hi ha molta feina a fer". Duch put forward Catalonia's industrial, scientific and commercial capacity as a means of strengthening EU strategic autonomy, and underlined the country's pro-European commitment. (generalitat_premsa:822164)
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Ferrocarrils to extend rockfall detection system on two slopes of Lleida–La Pobla de Segur line
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya will extend its rockfall detection system to two slopes along the Lleida–La Pobla de Segur line. The work will cover slope 4, between the Santa Linya and Àger stops, and slope 17, between the Àger and Cellers-Llimiana stops. In April, works to improve rockfall protection on slope 3, at the Santa Linya stop in the municipality of Les Avellanes i Santa Linya (Noguera), were awarded. (generalitat_premsa:822184)
Catalan Health dept launches tender for intracranial endovascular material worth over €53 million
The Catalan Department of Health has launched a new tender for intracranial endovascular material valued at more than 53 million euros. The stated aim is to strengthen treatment of high-complexity neurovascular conditions. The initiative forms part of efforts to promote access to highly specialised health technologies. (generalitat_premsa:822216)
Catalan Government approves preliminary report for draft archives and records management law
The Catalan Government approved yesterday the preliminary report for the draft law on archives and records management. The future legislation will address matters including the preservation of digital heritage, data governance, and the impact of artificial intelligence. (generalitat_premsa:822217)
Catalan Government amends CPNL statutes to strengthen funding and expand functions
The Govern amended the statutes of the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística on 12 May to strengthen its funding and expand its functions. As a concrete example of the new operating framework enabled by the statutory change, the Generalitat and the Ajuntament de Barcelona have agreed to increase their annual contribution to the CPNL from 1.9 to 3.1 million euros. (generalitat_premsa:822219)
Intense rainfall episode on 12 May ends without major incidents
An episode of intense rainfall on 12 May ended without major incidents. The emergency telephone service 112 received a total of 258 calls for 120 incidents up to 20:00, mainly in the Vallès Oriental and Barcelonès areas. The fire service received 73 alerts related to the storms, most of them in the early afternoon. (generalitat_premsa:822316)
President Illa begins institutional trip to California today to strengthen technology and research ties
Catalan president Salvador Illa today began an institutional trip to California aimed at strengthening ties in the technological, audiovisual, research, and institutional spheres. On the first day of the visit, Illa is scheduled to hold several meetings in Silicon Valley focused on the technology and research sectors. The president stated: "Volem obrir-nos al món perquè el món vingui a invertir a Catalunya". (generalitat_premsa:822348)
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Catalan Government and AeroS sign agreement to develop security and defence sector
The Catalan Government and the business association AeroS signed an agreement today to develop the security and defence sector in Catalonia. Through ACCIÓ and the Secretaria de Polítiques Digitals (Empresa i Treball), the two parties will work together on information, awareness, and training for the business community, with the aim of consolidating Catalonia as a European reference ecosystem in this field. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister for Enterprise and Labour, Miquel Sàmper, and the president of AeroS, Santiago Ballesté. (generalitat_premsa:822400)
iFest awards six youth teams for entrepreneurship and innovation projects
This year's edition of iFest, described as the most participatory to date, has awarded six youth teams for their entrepreneurial talent. The programme, organised by the Govern, aims to spark young people's interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. The winning projects offer solutions to various challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. (generalitat_premsa:822504)
Montsant Nature Park and Muntanyes de Prades Astronomical Park hold Starlight Monitors course
The Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant and the Parc Astronòmic Muntanyes de Prades have organised a Starlight Monitors course, aimed at territories with good night-sky quality that have been designated as Starlight Tourist Destinations. The initiative is linked to night-sky conservation and astrotourism. The Serra de Montsant holds dual acoustic and light-pollution protection certification from the Generalitat de Catalunya and has been accredited as a Starlight tourist destination since 2021. (generalitat_premsa:822608)
Catalan Research and Universities dept. resolves Parla 3 grants with nearly 200,000 euros awarded
The Departament de Recerca i Universitats has resolved the Parla 3 grants call, awarding nearly 200,000 euros across 776 approved applications. The call received a total of 805 applications and extended the scope of the grants to all courses and levels of third languages. The Parla 3 programme aims to improve the language skills of university students. (generalitat_premsa:822648)
El Milà takes over representation of Plaseqta municipalities on advisory council
The mayor of El Milà has taken over representation of the municipalities within the Plaseqta affected zone on the advisory council for 2026. The handover was made by the mayor of El Catllar to her counterpart in El Milà. (generalitat_premsa:822720)
Catalan Parliament publishes BOPC 487 with two adopted resolutions and multiple ongoing proceedings
The Official Bulletin of the Parliament of Catalonia, number 487 of the XV legislature, published today, includes the adoption of Resolution 721/XV on the deployment of a comprehensive support programme for clubs, federations and athletes in Catalonia, and Resolution 722/XV on the reform and adaptation of the AISS football ground, both approved by the Sports Committee on 5 de maig de 2026. Among ongoing proceedings, the Parliament's Presidency agreed on 11 de maig to a 2-working-day extension for the submission of amendments to the bill on the creation of the Centre Català d'Empresa i Drets Humans, with a deadline of 14.05.2026 at 10:30, while the committee rapporteur for the bill on the transport of persons in vehicles of up to nine seats named MP José Ignacio Aparicio Ciria as rapporteur on 30 d'abril de 2026. The bulletin also records requests for information sessions before the Interior and Public Security Committee regarding the alleged infiltration of Mossos d'Esquadra officers into teachers' assemblies in Barcelona, as well as several deadline extensions for amendments to draft resolutions on matters including the Hospital Ernest Lluch de Montcada i Reixac, homelessness, public transport in the Terra Alta, and others. (parlament_bopc:487/15)
Catalan Parliament's Language Policy Committee meets today with five agenda items
The Catalan Parliament's Comissió de Política Lingüística held an ordinary session today, Wednesday, 13 de maig de 2026, at 10:00h in the Sala de grups. The agenda included two requests for an informational session with the Minister for Language Policy regarding planned actions in response to decisions by the Tribunal Superior de Justícia de Catalunya, as well as an informational session on the educational language model (Tram. 355-00206/15). The committee also considered a resolution proposal on the elimination of financial allocations and subsidies involving cultural interference (Tram. 250-00943/15), put forward by the Grup Parlamentari del Partit Popular de Catalunya, and a resolution proposal on the Correllengua Agermanat (Tram. 250-01085/15), sponsored by Marta Vilalta i Torres of the Grup Parlamentari d'Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya, Carme Renedo i Puig of the Grup Parlamentari de Junts, and Imma Ferret Raventós. (parlament_cat:0131215018)
Catalan Parliament Economy and Finance Committee meets today with four agenda items
The Economy and Finance Committee of the Parlament de Catalunya holds an ordinary session today, Wednesday 13 de maig de 2026 at 15:00h in Sala 10, with four items on the agenda. The first item is a resolution proposal on the deadline for pre-contractual mortgage information (Tram. 250-01079/15), submitted by the Grup Parlamentari de Junts, with Toni Castellà i Clavé and Ignasi Prat i Sarri listed as signatories. The committee will also consider two requests for appearances: a delegation from Foment del Treball Nacional to present the report "El dèficit d'inversió en infraestructures a Catalunya 2009-2025" (Tram. 356-01641/15), and a delegation from the Consell General de Cambres de Catalunya to present the report "Projectes estratègics per a Catalunya - Març 2026" (Tram. 356-01642/15). The fourth item is the appearance of Miquel Puig i Raposo, former secretary for Economic Affairs and European Funds, to report on the economic outlook for Catalonia and on threats, challenges and opportunities. (parlament_cat:0131315022)
Catalan interior committee to debate 7 items today on alleged Mossos infiltration of teacher assemblies
The Committee on Interior and Public Security is holding an ordinary session today, Wednesday 13 de maig de 2026 at 16:30h in the Sala de grups, with 7 items on the agenda. Four of the items are requests for an information session with the Minister for Interior and Public Security — and in one case also with the Minister for Education and Vocational Training — concerning the alleged infiltration of Mossos d'Esquadra officers into teachers' assemblies in Barcelona, including an assembly of workers of the Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona. The remaining three items are requests for the Director General of Police to appear before the same committee to report on the alleged infiltration of Mossos d'Esquadra officers into teachers' assemblies in Barcelona. (parlament_cat:0131715035)
Catalan Parliament's Ecological Transition Committee meets today with six agenda items
The Catalan Parliament's Comissió de Transició Ecològica is holding an ordinary session today at 15:00h in Sala 1. The agenda includes six items, among them an appearance by a representative of the Grup de Defensa de la Gola del Fluvià to report on the conflict over land at the gola del Fluvià in Sant Pere Pescador (Tram. 357-00641/15). The committee will also debate and vote on resolutions concerning the recovery of occupied land at the gola del Fluvià (Tram. 250-00831/15), measures to address coastal regression (Tram. 250-00730/15), the cleaning and maintenance of the Anoia riverbed near Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Subirats (Tram. 250-00765/15), the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Torre de Claramunt in the Espoia district (Tram. 250-00867/15), and the recovery of protocols and agreements for the management of strategic energy infrastructure (Tram. 250-00787/15). (parlament_cat:0131915021)
Catalan Parliament's Social Rights Committee holds ordinary session today with 6 items
The Comissió de Drets Socials i Inclusió of the Parlament de Catalunya held an ordinary session today, Wednesday 13 de maig de 2026 at 10:00h in Sala 1, with six items on the agenda. The first item featured an appearance by a representative of Irídia - Centre per la Defensa dels Drets Humans to present the report "Violència i abandonament institucional vers les persones migrants", while the second was a request for an information session on the impact of the mass regularisation of immigrants, submitted by Joan Garriga Doménech of his parliamentary group. The remaining items consisted of resolutions on the full integration of people with total or partial hearing disabilities (Grup Parlamentari de VOX en Cataluña), universal access to water and social rights in the face of restrictive municipal measures (Grup Parlamentari Comuns), the introduction of a mediation figure for the Roma community (Grup Parlamentari del Partit Popular de Catalunya), and universal access to water as a common good and the protection of public water sources (Grup Parlamentari d'Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya). (parlament_cat:0132015035)
Four officials appear before DGAIA inquiry committee on May 11
On May 11, the Minister for Social Rights and Inclusion, Mònica Martínez, the Secretary for Social Rights and Inclusion, Raúl Moreno, the Director General for Child and Adolescent Care, Josep Muñoz, and the former Secretary for Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, Teresa Llorens, appeared before the Investigation Committee on the Activity of the Direcció General d'Atenció a la Infància i l'Adolescència. That same afternoon, the former Director General for Migration, Refuge and Anti-Racism, Eunice Romero, and the former Director of the Office for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination, Manuela Fernández, appeared before the Study Committee for the Elaboration of a National Pact against Anti-Gypsyism and for the Inclusion of the Roma People. The chair of the investigation committee is Jordi Riba. The Parlament de Catalunya published a gallery of 11 images from the hearings. (parlament_noticies:367248788)
Catalan Parliament holds committee appearances on research, childhood and rural agenda
On May 11, the Mesa and the Junta de Portaveus of the Parlament de Catalunya met in the morning. In the afternoon, the committees on Research and Universities, Childhood, and the Follow-up Committee on the Deployment of the Actions of the Agenda Rural de Catalunya held sessions with appearances. At the Research and Universities Committee, Caterina Biscarri, director of the Sincrotró Alba, appeared to report on the project "ALBA II: reptes i oportunitats del creixement del sincrotró ALBA". At the Childhood Committee, Mònica Martínez, representing the association Stop Bullying, and Rosalia Sanglas, Enric Marcos and Judith Calabria, representing the Plataforma d'Infància de Catalunya, presented a report on mental health and emotional wellbeing in childhood and adolescence. At the Rural Agenda Follow-up Committee, appearances included those of the Minister of Enterprise and Labour, Miquel Sàmper, the Secretary General of Enterprise and Labour, Pol Gibert, and representatives of Pimec Agroalimentària, the Unió General de Treballadores i Treballadors de Catalunya, Comissions Obreres de Catalunya, and the Consell de la Cambra de Comerç de Barcelona a Osona. (parlament_noticies:368087772)
Catalan Parliament marks Europe Day with reception for Barcelona consular corps
The Catalan Parliament marked Europe Day yesterday with its traditional reception for the consular corps accredited in Barcelona. In his opening remarks, President Josep Rull described the European Union as a "història d'èxit" (history of success), grounded in "riquesa lingüística i cultural" and "diferents identitats nacionals", and defended a shared European identity based on values including "fraternitat i la solidaritat, la defensa dels drets humans, la democràcia, l'estat de dret i el pluralisme". Rull recalled the speech delivered by French minister Robert Schuman on 9 de maig de 1950, which laid the foundations of the current European Union, and warned that "la banalització del que va passar i els discursos d'odi i discriminació amaguen el risc que la barbàrie es repeteixi". The event opened with a performance of the European anthem, the 'Oda a l'alegria' from Beethoven's 'Simfonia núm. 9', by students of the Centre Superior del Conservatori del Liceu, and was attended by, among others, First Vice-President Raquel Sans, Second Vice-President David Pérez, Mesa secretaries Glòria Freixa and Rosa Maria Ibarra, European Commission representative in Barcelona Manuel Szapiro, and more than fifty members of the consular corps. (parlament_noticies:368615484)
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Catalan Parliament holds multiple committee appearances today on security, language and economy
The Minister of Interior and Public Security, Núria Parlon, and the Director General of Police, Josep Lluís Trapero, appeared today before the Committee on Interior and Public Security to report on the alleged infiltration of Mossos d'Esquadra officers into a teachers' assembly. In the morning, the Minister for Language Policy, Francesc Xavier Vila, appeared before a committee to report on the linguistic and educational model. At the Committee on Social Rights and Inclusion, Clara Calderó and Marta Llonch, from NOVACT and Irídia, Centre per la Defensa dels Drets Humans respectively, presented the report 'Violència i abandonament institucional vers les persones migrants'. At the Committee on Economy and Finance, Salvador Guillermo of Foment del Treball presented the report 'El dèficit d'inversió en infraestructures a Catalunya 2009-2025', Alicia Casart of the Cambra de Barcelona presented 'Projectes estratègics per a Catalunya - Març 2026', and Miquel Puig, former Secretary for Economic Affairs and European Funds, reported on the economic outlook for Catalonia. (parlament_noticies:368652516)
R4: disruption and delays between Terrassa Estació del Nord and Manresa
On line R4, trains are starting and ending their journeys at Terrassa Estació del Nord. A shuttle train service is operating between Terrassa Estació del Nord and Manresa, supplemented by a road coach service on the same stretch. Delays averaging more than 30 minutes are affecting services. (rodalies_planned:490788)
Road closure on GIV-5315 due to maintenance works in Sant Martí de Llémena
The GIV-5315 road is closed to traffic between km 0 and km 3.1 in both directions. The stated cause is maintenance works in Sant Martí de Llémena. The incident was reported on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481612)
C-15 road restricted between km 31 and 44 due to gardening works in Mediona
The C-15 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 31 and 44, in both directions, in the Mediona area. The restriction is caused by gardening works. No end date for the works is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1481613)
LP-7041 road restricted between km 7 and 10 for resurfacing works near Aitona
The LP-7041 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 7 and 10 in both directions due to resurfacing works near Aitona. The restriction applies between 08:00 and 19:00. The works were notified on 11 de maig. (sct_transit_planned:1481614)
Carriageway restriction on C-26 near Navès for slope stabilisation works
The C-26 road, between kilometres 115 and 115.2, has a carriageway restriction in both directions near Navès. The works are due to slope stabilisation. The restriction applies between 7 and 15 hours. The measure was notified on 11 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481615)
C-26 road restricted between km 88.8 and 91.7 for resurfacing works
The C-26 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 88.8 and 91.7, in both directions, in the area of Castellar de la Ribera. The restriction is due to road resurfacing works. The works were notified on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481616)
Road closure on L-203 between km 0 and 0.4 due to works in Ribera d'Ondara
The L-203 road is closed to traffic between kilometres 0 and 0.4 in both directions. The stated cause is general construction works in the area of Ribera d'Ondara. No end date for the closure is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1481617)
Carriageway restricted on GI-534 due to gardening works in Vilobí d'Onyar
The GI-534 road, between km 0 and km 6, has a restricted carriageway in both directions. The cause of the restriction is gardening works in the municipal area of Vilobí d'Onyar. The notice was published on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481619)
Roadway restricted on GI-542 between km 0 and 24 due to gardening works
The GI-542 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 0 and 24 in both directions. The restriction is caused by gardening works. The affected area is located in Anglès. (sct_transit_planned:1481620)
GI-551 carriageway restricted in both directions near Sant Hilari Sacalm
The GI-551 road, between km 0 and km 20, has a restricted carriageway in both directions near Sant Hilari Sacalm. The restriction is due to gardening works. The notice was published on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481621)
Roadway restricted on GIP-5251 due to gardening works in Sant Sadurní d'Osormort
The GIP-5251 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 3. The restriction is caused by gardening works. The affected area is located in Sant Sadurní d'Osormort. (sct_transit_planned:1481622)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5201 due to gardening works in Viladrau
The GIV-5201 road has a restricted carriageway between km 0 and km 7 in both directions. The restriction is caused by gardening works. The affected area is located in Viladrau. (sct_transit_planned:1481623)
Carriageway restricted on GIV-5331 due to gardening works in Vilobí d'Onyar
The GIV-5331 road has a restricted carriageway between km 0 and km 5 in both directions. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The affected area is located in Vilobí d'Onyar. (sct_transit_planned:1481624)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5334 due to gardening works in Brunyola
The GIV-5334 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 4. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The affected area is located in Brunyola. (sct_transit_planned:1481625)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5343 due to gardening works in Riudellots de la Selva
The GIV-5343 road has a restricted carriageway between km 0 and km 2 in both directions. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The affected area is located in Riudellots de la Selva. (sct_transit_planned:1481626)
GIV-5411 carriageway restricted in both directions due to gardening works near Espinelves
The GIV-5411 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 6 due to gardening works. The restriction affects the area of Espinelves. The incident was published on 11 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481627)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5441 due to gardening works near Espinelves
The GIV-5441 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 6 due to gardening works. The affected area is located near Espinelves. The incident was reported on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481628)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5514 due to gardening works in Riudarenes
The GIV-5514 road, between km 0 and km 7, has a restricted carriageway in both directions due to gardening works. The disruption is located in Riudarenes. The incident was published on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481629)
GIV-5521 carriageway restricted in both directions near Breda
The GIV-5521 road, between km 0 and km 7, has its carriageway restricted in both directions. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The incident is located in the area of Breda. (sct_transit_planned:1481630)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5522 due to gardening works in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
The GIV-5522 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 5 due to gardening works. The works affect the municipal area of Sant Feliu de Buixalleu. (sct_transit_planned:1481631)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5523 due to gardening works in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
The GIV-5523 road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between km 0 and km 2 due to gardening works. The restriction affects the municipality of Sant Feliu de Buixalleu. No end date for the restriction is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1481632)
Lane restrictions on B-124 for road reinforcement works near Castellar del Vallès
The B-124 road, between km 3.9 and 4.5 in the northbound direction, has a restricted carriageway due to road reinforcement works. The affected stretch is located in Castellar del Vallès (Sant Llorenç Savall). Restrictions are in place between 7 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481639)
C-35 roadway restricted between km 28 and 32.2 at Parets del Vallès
The C-35 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 28 and 32.2, in both directions, at Parets del Vallès. The cause of the restriction is cleaning works. The works schedule runs from 7 to 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481640)
N-II road restricted in both directions near Montgat for gardening works
The N-II road has a restricted carriageway in both directions between kilometres 631.8 and 644.3, in the Montgat area. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The restriction applies between 7 and 15h. (sct_transit_planned:1481641)
N-II road restricted near Mataró due to gardening works
The N-II road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 646.7 and 656.8, in both directions, near Mataró. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The restriction applies between 7 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481642)
N-152z road restricted in both directions near Garriga for cleaning works
The N-152z road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 38.4 and 39, in both directions, in the Garriga area. The restriction is due to cleaning works being carried out on the road. The affected hours are from 7 to 15h. The notice was published on 11 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481643)
C-17 roadway restricted between km 20 and 32.6 at Lliçà d'Amunt for cleaning works
The C-17 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 20 and 32.6, in both directions, in the area of Lliçà d'Amunt. The cause of the restriction is cleaning works. The restriction applies during the hours of 7 to 15h and 22 to 6h. (sct_transit_planned:1481644)
C-17 road restricted between km 33.6 and 44.1 due to cleaning works
The C-17 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 33.6 and 44.1, in both directions, in the area of Figaró-Montmany. The cause of the restriction is cleaning works. The restriction applies between 7 and 15h. (sct_transit_planned:1481645)
Lane restrictions on C-15z near Vilafranca del Penedès for fibre cabling works
The C-15z road is subject to lane restrictions between km 16.9 and 17.3, in both directions, near Vilafranca del Penedès. The works are related to fibre cabling. The restriction is in effect between 8 and 18h. (sct_transit_planned:1481646)
B-212 roadway restricted in both directions for fibre cabling works in Vilafranca del Penedès
The B-212 between km 0 and km 13.2 has a restricted carriageway in both directions due to fibre cabling works in Vilafranca del Penedès. The restrictions apply between 07:00 and 18:00. No end date for the works is specified. (sct_transit_planned:1481647)
T-230 road restricted in both directions near Conesa for fibre cabling works
The T-230 road, between kilometres 5.6 and 5.9, has a restricted carriageway in both directions in the Conesa area. The works are related to fibre cabling. The restriction is in effect between 8 and 18 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481679)
AP-7 southbound restricted near La Jonquera for gantry installation and/or removal works
The AP-7 motorway between km 3.3 and 6 in the southbound direction, near La Jonquera (Girona), has a restricted carriageway due to gantry installation and/or removal works. Carriageway restrictions apply between 22:00 and 06:00. Hard shoulder works take place between 08:00 and 17:00. (sct_transit_planned:1481809)
Roadworks on C-16 between km 21 and 23.8 in Terrassa
Roadworks are in place on the C-16 road between kilometres 21 and 23.8, affecting both directions of travel, in Terrassa. The stated cause is vertical signage works. The works involve a restricted carriageway along this stretch. (sct_transit_planned:1481813)
C-17 road restricted in both directions near Canovelles for maintenance works
The C-17 road between kilometres 23.8 and 24.1 has a restricted carriageway in both directions near Canovelles due to maintenance works. The restriction is in effect between 22:00 and 06:00. The works were reported on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481815)
C-17 road restricted in both directions at km 28.4–28.6 near Garriga
The C-17 road is subject to lane restrictions in both directions between kilometres 28.4 and 28.6, in the Garriga area, due to maintenance works. The restrictions apply between 22:00 and 06:00. The notice was issued on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481816)
B-140 carriageway restricted between km 0 and 8.2 for road-marking works
The B-140 between kilometres 0 and 8.2 has a restricted carriageway in both directions in the Sabadell area due to horizontal road-marking works. The restriction applies between 22:00 and 06:00. The incident was published on 11 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481821)
Roadworks on C-16 between km 21 and 23.8 in Terrassa
Roadworks are in place on the C-16 between kilometres 21 and 23.8 in Terrassa, affecting both directions of travel. The stated cause is vertical signage works. The carriageway is restricted along this stretch. (sct_transit_planned:1481831)
B-140 carriageway restricted between km 0 and 8.2 for road-marking works
The B-140, between kilometres 0 and 8.2, has a restricted carriageway in both directions in the Sabadell area. The cause of the works is horizontal road marking. The restriction applies between 22:00 and 06:00. (sct_transit_planned:1481834)
C-17 roadway restricted in both directions near Canovelles for maintenance works
The C-17 road, between kilometres 23.8 and 24.1, has a restricted carriageway in both directions near Canovelles due to maintenance works. The restriction is in effect between 22:00 and 06:00. No further details on the expected duration of the works are provided. (sct_transit_planned:1481836)
C-17 road restricted in both directions at Garriga for maintenance works
The C-17 road between kilometres 28.4 and 28.6 has a restricted carriageway in both directions at Garriga due to maintenance works. The restrictions apply between 22:00 and 06:00. The works were reported on May 11. (sct_transit_planned:1481837)
Roadway restrictions on AP-7 at km 297.3–297.4 near Ametlla de Mar
Works are under way on the AP-7 between kilometres 297.3 and 297.4, near Ametlla de Mar, affecting both directions of travel. The stated cause is general works, with the carriageway restricted along that stretch. No end date for the restriction is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1481910)
C-31 roadway restricted in both directions at Sant Adrià de Besòs for gardening works
The C-31 between km 209 and km 209.5 has a restricted roadway in both directions at Sant Adrià de Besòs. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The restriction is in effect between 7 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481911)
BV-5105 carriageway restricted for cleaning works near Roca del Vallès
The BV-5105 road, between km 0.1 and 2 in the northbound direction, has a restricted carriageway due to cleaning works in Roca del Vallès (Cardedeu). The restriction is in effect between 7 and 15 hours. The incident was reported on 12 de maig. (sct_transit_planned:1481912)
C-31c restricted in both directions at Sant Boi de Llobregat for cleaning works
The C-31c road has a restricted carriageway between km 0 and km 3, in both directions, in Sant Boi de Llobregat. The cause of the restriction is cleaning works. The restriction applies between 7 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481913)
C-352 carriageway restricted at km 19–20 near Granollers for gardening works
The C-352 road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 19 and 20 in both directions, near Granollers. The restriction is due to gardening works. The affected hours are from 7 to 15h. The incident was published on 12 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481915)
Roadway restricted on GIV-5143 due to gardening works in Vilademuls
The GIV-5143 road has a restricted carriageway between km 0 and km 1 in both directions. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The affected area is located in Vilademuls. (sct_transit_planned:1481980)
Road closure on T-319 at km 1.7–1.8 in Vila-Seca due to works
The T-319 road has a carriageway closure between kilometres 1.7 and 1.8, affecting both directions of travel. The stated cause is general works in the municipal area of Vila-Seca. No information on the expected duration of the closure is provided. (sct_transit_planned:1481984)
GI-651 road restricted in both directions at Forallac for road marking works
The GI-651 road between km 0 and km 7.3 has a restricted carriageway in both directions in the Forallac area. The cause of the restriction is horizontal road marking works. The restrictions apply during daytime hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481985)
Road restrictions on C-13z near Vilanova de la Barca for structural repairs
The C-13z road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 15.1 and 15.3, in both directions, near Vilanova de la Barca. The works are due to structural repair works. The restriction applies between 8 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481986)
C-16 lane restrictions between km 124 and 129 for tunnel maintenance at Guardiola de Berguedà
The C-16 road has restricted lanes between kilometres 124 and 129, in both directions, in the area of Guardiola de Berguedà. The works are due to tunnel maintenance. The restriction applies between 22:00 and 06:00. (sct_transit_planned:1482117)
C-32 carriageway restricted between km 8 and 9.7 northbound due to lighting works
The carriageway on the C-32 is restricted between kilometres 8 and 9.7 in the northbound direction, in Calafell (Barcelona). The restriction is caused by lighting works. No duration for the works is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1482173)
Carriageway restricted on C-32 near Calafell due to lighting works
The carriageway on the C-32 is restricted between kilometres 9.7 and 8 in the southbound direction, in the municipality of Calafell (Tarragona). The restriction is caused by lighting works. No end date for the works is specified. (sct_transit_planned:1482174)
Carriageway restricted on C-32 between km 30 and 27 southbound due to gardening works
The carriageway on the C-32 is restricted between kilometres 30 and 27 in the southbound direction, in the municipality of Sitges (Tarragona). The cause of the restriction is gardening works. No end time for the restriction is specified. (sct_transit_planned:1482175)
C-352 road restricted in both directions for cleaning works in Franqueses del Vallès
The C-352 road, between km 24.5 and 26.8, has a restricted carriageway in both directions at Franqueses del Vallès. The restriction is due to cleaning works. The affected hours are from 7 to 15h. (sct_transit_planned:1482176)
C-1412a road restricted between km 0.7 and 1.6 for pavement reinforcement works
The C-1412a road has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 0.7 and 1.6 in both directions. The works, which affect bridges, are being carried out for pavement reinforcement. The restriction applies between 7:30 and 21:00. (sct_transit_planned:1482200)
LP-7041 road restricted in both directions near Seròs for resurfacing works
The LP-7041 road between km 12.7 and km 13.1 has a restricted carriageway in both directions in the Seròs area. The cause of the restriction is road surface reinforcement works. The restriction is in effect between 8 and 19 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1482201)
Carriageway restricted on GIV-6742 due to gardening works in Sant Andreu Salou
The GIV-6742 road has a restricted carriageway between km 1.8 and 1.9, affecting both directions of travel. The restriction is caused by gardening works. The affected area is located in Sant Andreu Salou. (sct_transit_planned:1482202)
Carriageway restricted on GIV-6234 near Bàscara due to gardening works
The GIV-6234 road has a restricted carriageway between km 7 and km 7.1, affecting both directions of travel. The restriction is caused by gardening works in the Bàscara area. No end date for the works is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1482203)
Roadway restricted on GIV-6731 due to gardening works in Caldes de Malavella
The carriageway on the GIV-6731 is restricted between km 0.3 and 0.4 in both directions. The restriction is caused by gardening works. The affected stretch is located in Caldes de Malavella. (sct_transit_planned:1482204)
Roadway restricted on C-233 at km 44 for surface reinforcement works in Albagés
The C-233 road has a restricted carriageway at km 44, in both directions, in the area of Albagés. The restriction is due to surface reinforcement works. (sct_transit_planned:1482205)
C-14 road restricted in both directions at Coll de Nargó for slope stabilisation works
The C-14 road is subject to a lane restriction in both directions between kilometres 149.9 and 150.3, at Coll de Nargó. The restriction is due to slope stabilisation works. (sct_transit_planned:1482206)
A-2 carriageway restricted at Túnel del Violí for maintenance works
The A-2 road is subject to a carriageway restriction between km 537.3 and 536 in the westbound direction, in the area of Argençola (Lleida). The cause of the restriction is maintenance works at the Túnel del Violí. The restriction affects this stretch of the road in the stated direction. (sct_transit_planned:1482222)