Catalan Government backs 60-euro school materials grant for 2026-2027 school year
The Catalan Government approved Agreement GOV/105/2026 on May 12, promoting the application of a 60-euro grant for school materials. The grant is aimed at primary and secondary school pupils attending publicly funded centres. The agreement also sets out the basic guidelines for implementing the measure during the 2026-2027 school year. (dogc:1044231)
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Regulatory bases approved for agricultural investment aid under Nuclear Transition Fund
On May 11, Order ARP/76/2026 was approved, establishing the regulatory bases to govern the call for investment aid for agricultural holdings under the Nuclear Transition Fund. The order sets out the regulatory framework applicable to future calls for such aid directed at the agricultural sector. The order has been published in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044204)
Provisional admission lists published for selective process LISP/500/26
On May 5, through Resolution ISP/1436/2026, the provisional lists of admitted and excluded candidates were approved for the open competitive selection process under call LISP/500/26. The process aims to fill 4 permanent employment positions linked to requests for early partial retirement. The professional categories concerned are A1 journalist, D1 telephone operator, and D1 first-grade maintenance officer. (dogc:1044211)
Material error corrected in environmental authorisation ruling on Egararecycling in Terrassa
The Catalan Department of Territori has published Resolution TER/1434/2026, dated May 5, correcting a material error in the Resolution of 17 de desembre de 2025. The original resolution had deemed non-substantial a modification to environmental authorisation B1RA160118 granted to the company Egararecycling, SL (formerly Font Grau, SL). That authorisation covers the operation of a hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activity in the municipality of Terrassa, under file B1CNS210584. (dogc:1044221)
Provisional admission lists published for maintenance technician selection process LISP/400/26
On May 5, the provisional lists of admitted and excluded candidates were approved for the open competitive selection process to fill one permanent position in the professional category of maintenance specialist technician. The process is conducted through a competitive examination system under a fixed-term labour staff regime. The resolution corresponds to convocatòria LISP/400/26. (dogc:1044227)
Catalonia's offices and professional premises collective agreement for 2025-2027 published
Resolution EMT/1432/2026, of 6 May, orders the registration and publication of the collective labour agreement for the offices and professional premises sector in Catalonia for the years 2025-2027. The agreement is identified under code no. 79000375011994. The resolution was issued by the Catalan Government's Department of Enterprise and Labour. (dogc:1044235)
Catalonia opens 2026 subsidy call for periodical publications in Catalan or Aranese on paper
Resolution PRE/1452/2026, of May 5, approves the call derived from the regulatory bases governing the procedure for granting structural subsidies for the publication of periodical print publications in Catalan or Aranese. The call corresponds to the year 2026. The full text is available through the DOGC portal. (dogc:1044236)
Catalonia's Education Department opens transfer competition for nursery school staff
The Departament d'Educació i Formació Professional of the Generalitat de Catalunya published Resolution EDF/1467/2026, dated May 11, opening a transfer competition to fill permanent labour-staff posts. The competition covers the professional categories of educador/a de llar d'infants (B1) and tècnic/a especialista - educació infantil (C1). The competition is registered under number LEN/006/2026. (dogc:1044243)
Non-substantial modification of Reciclatges Escolano's environmental permit in Mataró
On May 5, 2026, Resolution TER/1433/2026 declared non-substantial the modification of environmental authorisation no. B1RP150023. The authorisation had been granted to the company Reciclatges Escolano, SL, for the operation of a decontamination and dismantling activity for end-of-life vehicles. The activity is carried out in the municipal district of Mataró, and the modification is identified under file B1CNS250028. (dogc:1044262)
Erratum published for Resolution ARP/1068/2026 on agri-food de minimis aid
The Official Gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya published today a correction of errors to Resolution ARP/1068/2026, dated 7 d'abril. The resolution approves de minimis aid in the sector of general economic interest for promoting the transformation of the Catalan agri-food system in alignment with the Pla estratègic de l'alimentació de Catalunya 2021-2026, under aid line 9. The correction concerns the call identified under reference BDNS 898014. (dogc:1044268)
Available credits declared for fourth call of wine sector investment aid 2023-2027
Resolution ARP/1471/2026, of May 8, declares the effectively available credits for the fourth call for aid under the Sectoral Wine Intervention for investments in wine transformation facilities, wine infrastructure and commercialisation 2023-2027. The call had been opened through Resolution ARP/1477/2025, under BDNS reference 828263. The resolution was published today in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat de Catalunya. (dogc:1044293)
Illa begins California trip with meeting of Catalan executives from Silicon Valley firms
Catalan President Salvador Illa began a trip to California yesterday. His first engagement was a meeting with Catalan executives from major technology companies in Silicon Valley. At the event, Illa stated: "Som un Govern pro-tecnologia i pro-ciència per posar-la al servei del bé comú". (generalitat_premsa:822900)
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Illa meets Catalans at Silicon Valley start-ups to strengthen research and health ties
Catalan President Salvador Illa today held a meeting with Catalans who have founded or work at technology start-ups based in Silicon Valley. During the meeting, Illa argued that "Catalunya ha de liderar aquests propers deu anys sense demanar permís a ningú". The encounter focused on research and health matters. (generalitat_premsa:822940)
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Sindicatura de Comptes Committee met on February 5 with three items on the agenda
The Sindicatura de Comptes Committee held an ordinary session on February 5, 2026 at 10:05 h in Room 4 of the Parliament of Catalonia. The agenda comprised three items: a proposed resolution commissioning the Sindicatura de Comptes to produce an audit report on aid programmes for self-employed workers and businesses granted during the period 2022-2025 (Tram. 253-00006/15), submitted by the Parliamentary Group of the Partit. The second item concerned the procedure relating to Audit Report 14/2025, on the urban master plans of the Department of the Vice-Presidency and Digital Policies and Territory, covering the financial years 2020 to 2022 (Tram. 256-00024/15). The third item was the procedure relating to Audit Report 15/2025, on the analysis of staff of the Administration of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the dependent public sector, covering the financial years 2019 to 2023 (Tram. 256-00025/15). (parlament_cat:0007015021)
Sindicatura de Comptes Committee holds ordinary session today with four agenda items
The Sindicatura de Comptes Committee held an ordinary session today, May 14, 2026, at 10:05h in Sala 4 of the Parliament of Catalonia. The agenda included a resolution proposal to commission the Sindicatura de Comptes with an audit report on the residential care places concert system managed by the Departament de Drets Socials, covering financial years from 2017 onwards. The committee also debated three audit reports: Report 19/2025 on the Institut Català de la Vinya i el Vi (financial year 2023), Report 20/2025 on the evaluation of hospital emergency services at the Hospital de Viladecans of the Institut Català de la Salut, and Report 1/2026 on the Institut de Seguretat Pública de Catalunya (financial year 2023). (parlament_cat:0007015023)
Catalan Parliament Health Committee holds ordinary session today with 8 agenda items
The Health Committee of the Parliament of Catalonia held an ordinary session today, May 14, 2026, at 10:00h in Sala 1. The agenda included an appearance by a representative of the association "Si jo puc, tu també #epilep" to report on the entity's main mission, alongside seven resolution proposals covering topics such as the availability of packaged food and drinks in vending machines at public health system centres, universal access to contraception and reproductive justice, paediatric coverage of the Equip d'Atenció Primària Moià-Castellterçol, expansion of assisted reproduction services at reference hospitals in Girona, Tarragona and Lleida, modifications to the benefit for the care of minors with cancer or serious illness, extended hours for the Stroke Unit at the Hospital Arnau de Vilanova in Lleida, and the rights of patients with persistent covid. The proposals were brought primarily by the parliamentary groups of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya and Junts, with contributions from Juli Fernàndez Olivares and Jordi Fàbrega i Sabaté, among others. (parlament_cat:0048015036)
Catalan Parliament's Enterprise and Labour Committee meets today with four agenda items
The Catalan Parliament's Enterprise and Labour Committee is holding an ordinary session today, 14 May 2026, at 15:00h in Sala 1. The agenda includes oral questions to the Government in committee, among them one on whether the Generalitat has had the opportunity to compete for investment projects in the electric automotive sector. The VOX en Cataluña Parliamentary Group, through Sergio Macián de Greef, is presenting a resolution proposal on the introduction of a VAT exemption scheme for self-employed workers and small businesses (Tram. 250-00967/15). The Junts Parliamentary Group, through Joan Canadell i Bruguera and M. Àngels Planas i Crous, is bringing a proposal on the need for Generalitat investment in the Palau de Fires de Girona (Tram. 250-01002/15), and another, through Joan Canadell i Bruguera and Jordi Fàbrega i Sabat, on the installation of an Eurecat - Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya centre in the Pyrenees (Tram. 250-01083/15). (parlament_cat:0108515036)
EU and External Action Committee meets today with four items on the agenda
The Parliament of Catalonia's Committee on European Union and External Action is holding an ordinary session today at 15:00h in the Sala de grups. The agenda contains four items: a request for an appearance by a representative of Amnistia Internacional to present the 2025 report on the state of human rights in the world (Tram. 356-01596/15); a resolution proposal on the full implementation of the peace agreement in Colombia (Tram. 250-00983/15), submitted by Ana Balsera i Marín of the Grup Parlamentari d'Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya and Alberto Bondesio Martínez; and a resolution proposal on prioritising the social needs of Catalans over external cooperation (Tram. 250-00985/15), submitted by the Grup Parlamentari de VOX en Cataluña and Sergio Macián de Greef. The fourth item is a resolution proposal condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi beach in Sydney, expressing support for the Jewish community, and reaffirming the commitment against antisemitism and terrorism (Tram. 250-00987/15). (parlament_cat:0131515032)
Roadway restrictions on AP-7 at km 297.3–297.4 near Ametlla de Mar
Works are under way on the AP-7 motorway between kilometres 297.3 and 297.4, near Ametlla de Mar. The works affect both directions of travel and are classified as general works. The carriageway is restricted at this stretch. (sct_transit_planned:1481910)
C-31 roadway restricted at km 209–209.5 in Sant Adrià de Besòs for gardening works
The C-31 road is subject to a lane restriction in both directions between kilometres 209 and 209.5 in Sant Adrià de Besòs. The cause of the restriction is gardening works. The restriction applies 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 applies between 7 and 15 hours. The incident was published on May 12. (sct_transit_planned:1481912)
C-31c road restricted in both directions at Sant Boi de Llobregat for cleaning works
The C-31c road, between kilometres 0 and 3, has a restricted carriageway in both directions in Sant Boi de Llobregat. The cause of the restriction is a cleaning operation. Works are scheduled between 7 and 15 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481913)
C-352 lane restrictions due to gardening works in Granollers
The C-352 road, between kilometres 19 and 20, has restricted lanes in both directions due to gardening works in Granollers. The restrictions apply between 7 and 15 hours. This works notice was published on May 12. (sct_transit_planned:1481915)
GIV-5143 carriageway restricted in both directions near Vilademuls for gardening works
The GIV-5143 road, between kilometres 0 and 1, has its carriageway restricted in both directions in the Vilademuls area. The restriction is due to gardening works. (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 is closed in both directions between kilometres 1.7 and 1.8 in Vila-Seca. The stated cause is general works. No duration for the closure is specified in the source. (sct_transit_planned:1481984)
GI-651 road restricted in both directions for road marking works in Forallac
The GI-651 road, between kilometres 0 and 7.3, has a restricted carriageway in both directions due to horizontal road marking works in Forallac. The works are carried out during daytime hours. The incident was reported on May 12. (sct_transit_planned:1481985)
C-13z restricted at km 15.1–15.3 near Vilanova de la Barca for structural repairs
The C-13z road has a restricted carriageway between km 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 roadway restricted between km 124 and 129 for tunnel maintenance at Guardiola de Berguedà
The C-16 between kilometres 124 and 129 at Guardiola de Berguedà has a restricted carriageway in both directions due to tunnel maintenance works. The restriction applies between 22:00 and 06:00. The incident was published on May 12. (sct_transit_planned:1482117)
C-352 lane restrictions due to cleaning works in Franqueses del Vallès
The C-352 road, between kilometres 24.5 and 26.8, has restricted lanes in both directions due to cleaning works in Franqueses del Vallès. The restriction applies between 7 and 15 hours. No end date for the works is specified. (sct_transit_planned:1482176)
Carriageway restrictions on LP-7041 near Seròs due to road surface reinforcement
The LP-7041 road, between km 12.7 and 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 applies between 8 and 19 hours. (sct_transit_planned:1482201)
Roadway restricted on C-233 at km 44 due to resurfacing works in Albagés
The carriageway on the C-233 is restricted at kilometre 44, in both directions, in the area of Albagés. The restriction is due to road surface reinforcement works. (sct_transit_planned:1482205)
Road closure on LV-5223a near Sort due to roadworks
The LV-5223a road is closed in both directions between kilometres 0.1 and 0.2, in the Sort area. The stated cause is general roadworks. No information is provided on the expected duration of the closure. (sct_transit_planned:1482350)
AP-7 carriageway restricted due to resurfacing works near Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant
Roadworks are in place on the AP-7 between km 281.2 and km 257 in the northbound direction. The cause is resurfacing, resulting in a restricted carriageway. The affected area is located at Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. (sct_transit_planned:1482352)
AP-7 carriageway restricted between km 7.7 and 6.9 due to gantry works
The AP-7 motorway has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 7.7 and 6.9 in both directions, near la Jonquera. The restriction is caused by the installation and/or dismantling of gantries. (sct_transit_planned:1482365)