Israel intensifies Lebanon offensive despite ceasefire and UN warnings
Israel has continued its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Netanyahu announcing a new wave of bombardments on southern Beirut neighbourhoods, a red line previously set by the United States. The Israeli army captured Beaufort Castle, while the offensive has caused more than 3,200 deaths and displaced over one million people. UN Under-Secretary-General for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee declared that Israel is violating Lebanese sovereignty with its military presence north of the Blue Line and described the situation as 'deeply alarming'. This comes despite a ceasefire signed between the Lebanese and Israeli governments.
PSOE 'sewers' case: Judge Pedraz charges commissioner García Catalán and investigates Leire Díez's links to Ferraz
Judge Santiago Pedraz issued an interlocutory ruling in the PSOE 'sewers' case involving Leire Díez and charged José Manuel García Catalán, former provincial National Police commissioner in Lleida and former head of UDEF, in the case of alleged illegal investigations against Podemos officials. The UCO conducted a search at the PSOE headquarters at Ferraz, where the judicial ruling notes that Javier Pérez Dolset and Leire Díez met approximately forty times, twenty-two of them on the fifth floor of Ferraz. Díez allegedly received funds through an intermediary lawyer and a company linked to Andalusian socialist Gaspar Zarrías, with sources close to Ferraz and La Moncloa indicating that Santos Cerdán reported directly to President Sánchez.
Salvador Illa announces a 3.3-billion-euro infrastructure plan for Catalonia
Catalan President Salvador Illa has announced a major public works plan that will mobilise 3.3 billion euros to accelerate the construction of strategic infrastructure in Catalonia over six years. The first package, worth 1.8 billion euros, includes a 2+1 lane programme on roads such as the C-12, C-14, C-26 and various Lleida routes. The second package includes the intermodal station at the Torreblanca and Quatre Pilans industrial zone, the duplication of the C-55 and the second phase of the tram between Tarragona and Reus.
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Kitchen case trial: Villarejo testifies that Rajoy asked him for direct information
Former commissioner José Manuel Villarejo testified at the Kitchen case trial that Mariano Rajoy, 'through third parties', asked him to inform him directly because he did not trust the versions given by the minister. Villarejo also stated that Eugenio Pino tasked him with recruiting a person as a collaborator, in reference to Sergio Ríos.
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National Court requests information on PSC's 2024 campaign financing; ERC joins the demand
The National Court issued an interlocutory order requesting information on how the PSC's 2024 electoral campaign was financed. ERC joined the call for Salvador Illa to appear before the Parlament to explain the financing, while PSC spokesperson Lluïsa Moret declared it neither 'convenient nor necessary'. The PSC stated it had 'respected electoral legislation' and always acted with 'transparency'.
Catalan Parliament approves El Lluçanès as the 43rd comarca
The Catalan Parliament has approved the creation of El Lluçanès as Catalonia's 43rd comarca, with its capital in Prats de Lluçanès. The Consell Comarcal will be constituted in July 2027, configured according to the results of the May municipal elections, and will integrate 8 of the 13 geographical municipalities of El Lluçanès, including Alpens, Lluçà, Oristà, Perafita, Sant Martí d'Albars, Sobremunt and Olost. Olost, which had held a consultation in which the option to leave narrowly won, will ultimately remain within the new comarca.
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David Sánchez case trial: second session at the Badajoz Court
The Badajoz Court held the second session of the trial in the David Sánchez case, involving the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, over an alleged nepotistic appointment to a senior management post at the provincial council. The case involves ten accused persons, including Miguel Ángel Gallardo, former secretary-general of the Extremadura PSOE.
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China restricts its AI experts from leaving the country as Trump visits with tech giants
China has restricted its artificial intelligence experts from leaving the country without government permission, a measure affecting employees of DeepSeek, ByteDance and Alibaba. Donald Trump visited China accompanied by Tim Cook, Jensen Huang and Elon Musk, among others. Meanwhile, Chinese courts blocked Mark Zuckerberg's attempt to acquire Manus, a company specialising in autonomous AI agents.
Teachers' strike: vote on pre-agreement and debate over Illa's appearance before Parliament
Catalan teachers are voting on a pre-agreement between the Education Department and some of the strike-calling unions, following three weeks of mobilisations and strike days across Catalonia. CCOO and UGT have signed the agreement with the PSC government, while USTEC, Aspepc, CGT and Intersindical are organising a consultation with teachers. ERC is demanding the immediate appearance of the Spanish president before Congress and the Catalan president before the Parlament, but the PSC does not consider it appropriate. Separately, a National Police officer who assaulted a retired teacher during strike demonstrations has been subject to disciplinary proceedings.
Pedro Sánchez urges PSOE members to counter 'false rumours' amid judicial pressure
Pedro Sánchez addressed a closed meeting of the PSOE federal executive on the need to respond 'forcefully to false rumours and undemocratic actions', asking members to relay this message to party members. The PSOE described the situation as 'a right-wing campaign against the government'. Meanwhile, JxCat explicitly demanded that Sánchez call early elections, while ERC advocates for him to exhaust the legislature.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Catalonia: preparations and debate over use of Catalan
Pope Leo XIV will visit Catalonia, where he will bless the tower and cross crowning the Sagrada Família and visit Montserrat. Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona David Abadías stated that 'more Catalan than expected' has been achieved, although the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ will be conducted in Spanish. Cardinal Juan José Omella instructed priests of the Barcelona archdiocese to wear clerical dress, and the event at the Estadi Lluís Companys will have 60 confessionals. Leo XIV has published the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, addressing the need to 'disarm AI from logics of domination, fear and exclusion'.
'Plus Ultra' case: ONIF warns judge about the assets of Zapatero's friend
The National Fraud Investigation Office (ONIF) warned the judge in the 'Plus Ultra' case about the contrast between the scarce assets and business holdings of Julio 'Julito' Martínez, described as a friend and alleged front man of former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. The case has been referred to the National Court. Separately, the Spanish judiciary issued a ruling against Zapatero, whose lawyer requested an extension to review a 4,000-page case file.
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Catalan Parliament to debate 2026 budgets and various interpellations at ordinary plenary session
The Catalan Parliament is holding an ordinary plenary session in which it will debate and vote on total amendments to the 2026 Generalitat budget bill and the fiscal, financial, administrative and public sector measures bill. The session also includes interpellations on the railway network, cultural policies, the internationalisation of Catalan culture, international cooperation and institutional corruption.
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The defence of Begoña Gómez, represented by Antonio Camacho, has requested the postponement of the hearing scheduled for 9 June and filed an appeal against judge Peinado's latest ruling.
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PAU 2026: more than 45,000 Catalan students sit exams from 9 to 11 June
The University Access Tests (PAU) 2026 will be held on 9, 10 and 11 June with more than 45,000 students enrolled. The first day covers Castilian Language and Literature and Foreign Language, among others; the second, History and Mathematics; and the third, Catalan Language and Literature. Ordinary session results will be published on 23 June, and students with specific educational support needs will have 30 additional minutes per exam.
SEM deploys new medical transport tender for Alt Pirineu worth 75.6 million euros
The Medical Emergency System (SEM) is deploying a new medical transport tender for Alt Pirineu with an investment of 75.6 million euros. The new model increases the ambulance fleet from 38 to 45 vehicles, extends coverage hours in Sort and Bellver de Cerdanya, incorporates a new reinforcement ambulance in Vall de Boí during peak tourist season and establishes new resources in Martinet and Montellà. Additionally, urgent transport ambulances will incorporate ultrasound and blood analysis equipment.
National Police opens disciplinary proceedings against officer who assaulted a retired teacher in Valencia
The National Police has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the officer who pushed a retired teacher who was demonstrating in Valencia during the indefinite teachers' strike protests. The teacher has filed a complaint regarding the assault.
Two women die at Baños de Cerrato reservoir while trying to rescue their son and grandson
Two women died at the Baños de Cerrato reservoir while trying to rescue their son and grandson. The Ebro Hydrographic Confederation recalled that bathing is prohibited near dams, canals and ponds, where dangerous currents and whirlpools can form.
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PSG wins the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive year against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal, becoming champions of the competition for the second consecutive edition.
Salvador Illa inaugurates new Paediatric Oncohematology Area at Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Catalan President Salvador Illa inaugurated the new Paediatric and Adolescent Oncohematology Area at Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona. The area was financed by the Fundació Aladina, Fundació Albert Bosch and Fundació Small. Illa stated that 'a leading, universal and high-level healthcare system is one of the factors that most cohesion society'.
Jonathan Andic is walked handcuffed before media at Martorell courthouse
Jonathan Andic was walked handcuffed before media and bystanders outside the Martorell courthouse. His defence announced its intention to use this incident to denounce a violation of the presumption of innocence.
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Catalan Government responds to Parliament on Rodalies agreements and 2025-2030 Plan
The Catalan Government responded to a parliamentary question on the agreements from the 9 March 2025 meeting between the Minister for Territory, the Secretary of State for Transport, the president of Renfe and the president of Adif. Of the ten agreements, six are completed — including the presentation of the Rodalies 2025-2030 Plan and the incorporation of 25 staff at the management centre — and two are ongoing, such as Adif's restructuring in Catalonia to achieve greater management autonomy.
Construction begins on Lleida's Shopping Promenade with a 145-million-euro investment
Construction has begun on Lleida's Shopping Promenade, with earthmoving and preliminary works underway. The shopping centre, promoted by Eurofund and Frey, will have 56,000 square metres and represents an investment of 145 million euros. The works have been awarded to a temporary joint venture formed by Romero Polo, Sorigué and Dragados.
Terrace of a Girona building collapses under the weight of a portable pool; two women injured
The structure of a terrace on Carrer Campcardós in Girona collapsed due to the weight of an installed pool, injuring two women. The Girona Technical Architecture College warned of the dangers of having a portable or removable pool on a terrace or balcony.
Adif begins project to recover the rail branch to Camp de Tarragona station
Adif has begun work on the project to recover and restore service to the branch line connecting to Camp de Tarragona station. Adif president Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña met with the Dignitat a les Vies platform to discuss the matter.
ERC to hold National Council to approve electoral list regulations amid internal debate over Rufián's leadership
ERC will hold a National Council to approve the regulations for drawing up electoral lists. The party expresses confidence in Gabriel Rufián as a candidate but rejects the left-wing front with other parties that he has promoted. Rufián has expressed interest in leading a left-wing front to the left of the PSOE at the next Spanish elections.
Investigation into sexual harassment at El Claustre restaurant at Monestir de les Avellanes
The Civil and Instruction Section of the Balaguer Instance Court is investigating alleged workplace sexual harassment by the chef of the El Claustre restaurant at the Monestir de les Avellanes. Seven employees filed a joint complaint against the accused J.N.V.C. and other accused persons.
Road deaths in Lleida: 7 fatalities in the first five months of 2026
The Lleida comarques recorded 7 road fatalities in the first five months of 2026. Among the incidents, a 79-year-old tractor driver died in els Omellons and a 33-year-old resident of Guissona died in Torrefeta. A driver was arrested for negligent homicide after running over an elderly person in Alfarràs.
Girona FC: Míchel will not continue and the club seeks a new coach after relegation
Míchel will not be Girona FC's coach next season, after the club suffered relegation against Elx. Quique Cárcel will continue as sporting director and the club is preparing a press conference to explain next season's project. Candidates for the dugout include Jagoba Arrasate, Xavier Garcia Pimienta, Carles Martínez Novell and Quique Álvarez, while Antonio Hidalgo cannot join due to Deportivo de La Coruña's promotion.
Junts per Catalunya holds a municipalist convention ahead of the 2027 local elections
Junts per Catalunya held a municipalist convention ahead of the local elections scheduled for 23 May 2027. The party plans to test a regroupment operation of former CDC forces at the next municipal elections, while Artur Mas admitted that the dissolution of CDC may have been a mistake.
Ministry of Agriculture to finance a 122-km natural trail linking Taula del Sénia municipalities
The Ministry of Agriculture will finance a 122-km natural trail promoted by the Mancomunitat de la Taula del Sénia, which groups municipalities from Catalonia, the Valencian Community and Aragon. The trail will connect the Taula del Sénia villages with other paths and greenways in the area.
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Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo, with suspended accreditation, attempt to enter Congress for a Vox event
Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo, whose press accreditation to Congress has been suspended since mid-May due to altercations, attempted to enter the Congress of Deputies as guests at a Vox event on freedom of expression. The National Police prevented their entry. The event was closed by Santiago Abascal.
Lleida prepares reception system for seasonal fruit-picking workers
The Lleida city council has activated the reception system for seasonal workers for the fruit-picking campaign, with 16 municipal flats with 90 places, the CAT1 de la Caparrella with 32 places and the Seròs hostel with 40 places. The single service office at Mercolleida is operational until 12 June, when it will move to pavilion 3 of the Fira.
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Netflix will film 'The Boys from Brazil' miniseries in Manresa with Jeremy Strong
Netflix will film the miniseries 'The Boys from Brazil' in Manresa, based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel of the same name and inspired by the real story of Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. The production will star Jeremy Strong.
DOGC publishes subsidies for self-employed in nuclear transition zones and for self-employment associations
The DOGC has published two subsidy calls: Resolució EMT/1703/2026 for self-employed workers in municipalities linked to the Nuclear Transition Fund, and Resolució EMT/1704/2026 for self-employment associations in Catalonia for 2026 and 2027.
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Max Awards for performing arts: '1936' wins best theatre show prize
The show '1936' won the Premio Max for best theatre show of the year, at a ceremony held at the Roman theatre of Mérida and organised by the Fundació SGAE. Director Andrés Lima dedicated the award to the 114,000 disappeared of the civil war and used the occasion to call out '¡Viva Palestina libre!'
Fundació Gresol proposes building a replica of the Sagrada Família's Assumpta Chapel in Reus
The Fundació Gresol has declared its intention to build a replica in Reus of the Assumpta Chapel designed by Antoni Gaudí, which is currently being built at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The proposal was put forward by Armand Puig at a dinner in Rome attended by representatives of the Fundació Gresol.
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Baxi Manresa defeats Real Madrid and finishes 10th in the ACB for the second consecutive season
Baxi Manresa defeated Real Madrid and finished in tenth place in the ACB for the second consecutive season. The club now faces the decision of opting for the FIBA Champions League or the reformulated Eurocup for next season.
Authorisation of a 148.2 kW solar photovoltaic plant and start of public process for a 4 MW agrovoltaic facility
Resolució TER/1687/2026 granted prior and construction administrative authorisation for the ASG Sector 2 Bassa Autoconsumption Solar Photovoltaic Installation, with an installed capacity of 148.2 kW. Meanwhile, the Agrovoltaica Gaeu 1004 project, with a capacity of 4 MW, has been submitted to public information for its administrative authorisations and environmental impact assessment.
Renewal of Ercros SA's environmental authorisation in Tarragona and various non-substantial modification rulings
Resolució TER/1664/2026 renewed the environmental authorisation of Ercros, SA (Tarragona Factory). Additionally, the DOGC published several rulings classifying modifications to various environmental authorisations in Catalonia as non-substantial.
Traffic holdups on several Catalan motorways due to accident and congestion
Several Catalan motorways are experiencing significant holdups. On the AP-7 (km 17-18, northbound) one lane is closed due to an accident. The B-10, B-20, C-58, C-31, B-23, C-32, A-2 and C-17 roads, among others, show congestion on various stretches and directions, mainly during peak hours.