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0 public schools in Girona appear on the list of the 100 best centers in Spain in 2026

The ranking does not include any public school, a fact that marks the profile of this year's selection.

65% psychic disability: the data that marks the seriousness in the trial for rape in Girona

I feared that he would hurt me if I contradicted him.

2,000 euros in subsidy to an entity chaired by the husband of the mayor of Salt

A textbook conflict of interest": key phrase of the PSC in the municipal plenary session

Joan Martín denounces nepotism practices in the government of Salt, without additional confirmed data

‘Possible cases of nepotism and clientelism’ in Salt, according to accusation without verifiable details

Three arrested for locking up a man before setting fire to his apartment in Girona

The man suffered minor injuries due to smoke inhalation and was attended by the SEM, who transferred him by ambulance to the Josep Trueta hospital in Girona.

The PSC denounces a subsidy in Salt linked to a direct relative of the mayor

'Grant to a relative of the mayor', according to the complaint filed by the PSC in Salt

665,500: the number of illegal homes in Spain, according to regional estimates and experts

A good part of these urbanizations were built outside of urban planning, especially between the 60s and 80s, in full developmentalism. Its expansion was especially intense in the Spanish Levante.

59,345 euros and 190 grams of cocaine in a car at 130 km/h on the AP-7

‘There was a strong smell of marijuana’, the Mossos said after stopping the car

The PSC demands more action from the city council on security in Girona

The PSC demands greater municipal involvement in security

4 calls to 112 he made after assaulting: he said he only wanted to report, not hurt

He died at 18:45 on August 13, 2022 after receiving two deep wounds to the neck

3 men locked a person in an apartment and set him/her on fire, according to the Mossos

"Locked in the apartment before the fire": the key hypothesis of the attack in Girona

3 fallen trees in one year: Girona relocates fairs to protect the trees of La Devesa

“We are studying to relocate events to reduce the impact,” said the Councillor for Climate Action of Girona

32 drivers reported for clandestine races in industrial estates of Lleida

On November 1, the Mossos located in advance one of these calls in an industrial estate of the municipal term of Alcarràs.

Girona is among the 25 municipalities with the most robberies with violence in Spain

"To transfer security to the Generalitat is an irresponsibility" - Josep Palouzié

54 hectares and 755 homes in Cadaqués: the new POUM includes floodable areas and slopes

In Llançà, a project reactivates 94 homes next to the Cap de Creus Natural Park

900 euros demanded for a repair that never existed: how the Mossos frustrated a scam against an elderly man in Sabadell

The case was detected when the two men made an elderly man stop and convinced him that his car was suffering a serious breakdown.

650 new employees will join Bon Preu between June and September to reinforce stores in high season

The new employees will work in fish, butcher, delicatessen, cheese, and bakery sections, in addition to covering cash register and replenishment positions.

Eggs rose almost 30% in a year, above general inflation of 2.3%

The cited data place eggs as the product with the highest price increase, with increases close to 30% in the last year.

2,900 customers without electricity after tree impact on high-voltage line

The municipal representatives have conveyed their concern for the consequences of the storm and for the possibility that this type of situations may repeat with more frequency.

Three companies compete for a contract of 272,499 euros to digitalize the access to the coves of Roses

The project incorporates a mobile application and a website from which one will be able to consult in real time the occupation of vehicles in the area of the coves and reserve a place in the different enabled parking zones.

900,000 euros for the first phase of the cyclable extension in Salt

The first phase focuses on several axes of the urban core. One of the main ones is the Marquès de Camps promenade, between the avenue de la Pau and the street Major.

35 neighbors evacuated and a man rescued from a balcony in an early morning fire in Girona

During the intervention, a man had to be evacuated from a balcony by the Firefighters due to the smoke and the intensity of the fire.

274 robberies with violence in Girona in 2025: a rate more than double the state average

The municipal crime report, prepared with the municipalities of more than 20,000 inhabitants incorporated by the Ministry of Interior, places several Girona cities in prominent positions for robberies with violence and intimidation.

140 km/h: this strong will be the wind this Sunday in the north of Catalonia

The comarcas included in the dispatch are Alt Empordà, Berguedà, Ripollès and the northern half of Cerdanya. Civil Protection has asked that displacements be limited and that outdoor activities be avoided in these points.

More than 1,000 reports and 50 arrests: the operational legacy of Lola, the police dog of Girona

According to the Municipal Police of Girona, more than 1,000 reports were filed for infractions related to delta 10 and it also collaborated in more than 50 arrests for crimes against public health.

111 years lived to the rhythm of dance: the founder of the first dance school of Girona has just died

At 104 years old, she published the biography "Three Lives". In that book, she recounted her story through three girls named Bibi, Irenen and Tina.

Girona has 37 start-ups, equaling Terrassa and only behind Barcelona and Sant Cugat

The Catalan ecosystem currently has 2,403 start-ups, 5% more than the previous year.

640 to 266 fines in 4 months: the decrease that led to raising the limit in Pedret

At the end of 2025, the Mobility councilor, Isaac Sànchez, argued that on urban roads like Pedret's, with one lane per direction, the traffic regulations set 30 km/h as the foreseen speed.

5 million euros to convert farmhouses and old flats into habitable housing, according to Sílvia Paneque

The call, which is framed within the strategy of the Government to combat depopulation and the difficulties of access to housing in rural areas, will allow individuals, non-profit cooperatives, administrations to apply for the aid

3 years in a room: mother denounces that her husband sleeps in the car since January 7

The mother works sporadically as a dog groomer. According to family testimony, the father has obtained a permanent contract at Amazon and earns about 1,500 euros a month. Despite this, he assures that they do not manage to rent a home.

Around 20 restaurants in Girona offer menus and tapas with local product until March 23

The Association of Hospitality, Tourism and Restaurant of Girona organizes this year the 44th edition of the Gastronomic Week, which the entity presents as its oldest event.

130 euros every six months from Social Security: the only aid that this family with two children receives

According to their testimony, they do not receive any type of unemployment benefit, guaranteed income, or child benefits, except 130 euros every six months from Social Security for the two minors.

People order sushi home and I bring them rice dishes and stews, says Maria Rosa Artau

The activity of Maria Rosa Artau focuses on offering Catalan cuisine at home for weddings, birthdays, family meals, bachelor parties, and major festivals.

200+ cheeses from all over Catalonia are exhibited in Girona: a real-time map of flavor

The program will bring together more than 200 cheeses from all over Catalonia, consolidating the event as one of the main showcases of the sector in the territory.

78% of Noel's workforce participated in key evaluation for its certification

The official page of "Great Place to Work Spain" currently lists five companies from the Girona demarcation Comexi, Masoliver, Coopecarn, Fricafor and Embutidos Caseros Collell. Coopecarn, Fricafor and Embutidos Caseros Collell.

Between both they total more than 35 antecedents for thefts in establishments

The agents detected the two suspects while they were traveling in a rental vehicle through the commercial area. During the identification, the police confirmed that between them they accumulate more than 35 criminal records linked to thefts.

The Shop on the Street of Girona is postponed for the second time: now it will be March 21

Now, given the persistence of the bad weather forecasts, the organization has opted for a new postponement. It is the second time that the Botiga al Carrer de Girona is postponed in this edition.

30 cents more per liter of agricultural diesel in 10 days: this is how the conflict hits the Catalan countryside

The agrarian organization denounces that the rising cost of agricultural diesel and fertilizers is raising production costs to levels that can endanger the viability of many farms.

126 km/h: the wind speed that will affect Ripollès on Sunday morning

According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, in Ripollès gusts could exceed 126 km/h, while in Alt Empordà values above 90 km/h are expected.

Rodalies ended 2025 with only 50% punctuality, the lowest figure of all the Cercanías in Spain

The worst month was July, when the degree of punctuality fell to 41.7%. In the second, third, and fourth quarter, the percentage of trains that arrived at their destination on time remained below 50%.

51% of Catalan students have drunk alcohol in the last month, although binge drinking falls to lows since 2000

The percentages of students who admit having gotten drunk or having engaged in intensive alcohol consumption in the last month remain "very high" according to the report, although they have reached the lowest values since the year 2000.

The shearwaters fly at less than 10 meters and the wind turbines will rise 260: what will happen in the Gulf of Roses?

In Girona you already pay almost 13 cents more per liter of diesel than for gasoline

The price of diesel has experienced an increase of 23.2% and stands at 1.808 euros per liter on average, while gasoline has risen by 12.5% to 1.682 euros per liter, according to data from the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

18 injured in a workshop with liquid nitrogen at the Girona House of Culture

The succession of these episodes evidences that chemical experiments in educational environments in Girona have ended on several occasions with injured people.

1,347 complaints in 11 months: how robberies have changed on the AP-7 after the removal of tolls

According to the data provided by the Govern, the majority of the complaints correspond to thefts and robberies with force inside vehicles, especially at gas stations and service areas.

Three minors injured in Porqueres by a school experiment with vinegar and baking soda

The incident has occurred during a practice in which vinegar and sodium bicarbonate are mixed, common products in this type of educational experiments.

From fruit and chickens to 229 kilos of cocaine and hashish: this is how the route to Italy fell

The first intervention took place on August 1 in Borrassà, Alt Empordà. A truck that was transporting fruit towards Italy was inspected by the Mossos, who found 180 kilos of cocaine, 200 of hashish, and 10 of marijuana.

200 meters of lettuces on the AP-7: a truck loses its load and collapses the road

The fruit and vegetables transported, mainly lettuces, have been scattered on the road, occupying a stretch of about 200 meters.

Girona is left without a concert hall in Pont de la Barca: goodbye to the project approved in 2023

A fall of 40 meters in Montgó cove reopens the debate on safety on coastal paths

The alert to the emergency services was received around 12:45 hours. The victim was walking accompanied by another woman along a path next to the coast when, for reasons that are being investigated, she fell from an approximate height of 40 meters.

Catalonia's internal reservoirs reach 97.51%: Sau and Susqueda overflow

From the worst paid to the 'top 3': Catalonia will become the third best remunerated teaching staff in Spain

The pact foresees a 30% increase in the autonomous salary supplement, which will be applied progressively over the next four years. In 2029, Catalan teaching staff will earn around 3,000 euros more annually than currently.

The R3 reopens 13 stations between La Garriga and Ripoll after a month and a half of closure

The reopening will allow the reestablishment of service in 13 stations in the regions of Vallès Oriental, Osona and Ripollès. In the official Rodalies timetable application, scheduled trains already appear on this route from this Wednesday.

They find a 155 mm projectile from the Civil War with still active charge in a demolition in Girona

Two patrols of the Mossos d'Esquadra immediately moved to the property and confirmed that the object could be an explosive.

Crude oil exceeds $100 and the Ibex loses 8% since the start of the war in the Middle East

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 6.7% to $84.11, while Brent crude closed with a 10% drop to $87.80, although it surpassed $100 for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Oil exceeds 100 dollars and gas almost doubles its price: this is how the CNMC monitors your bill

Oil has surpassed 100 dollars per barrel, a level not reached since 2022. Benchmark natural gas in Europe has almost doubled its price since the beginning of the attacks of the United States and Israel on Iran.

Road transport in Catalonia assumes 30% more costs due to the rise in Brent

Eduard Ayach, president of Asetrans in Girona and of CETCAT, has explained that the situation changes daily and that the rising cost of the Brent barrel has already exceeded 100 dollars, which obliges to pass on the increase in transport prices.

Eight out of ten accused of sexist violence in Girona end up convicted

In the third quarter of 2025, Girona occupied the 46th position out of 50 in the state ranking of convictions for sexist violence.

You collect two pensions and more than €14,000 per year: this detail decides if you do your income tax

If the perceived part from the second payer exceeds 8,000 euros annually and the total income exceeds 14,000 euros per year, the person must pay tax for the IRPF.

A thousand gardens of the Costa Brava, under review for invasive plants like cat's claw

The cat's claw (Carpobrotus spp.) stands out among the most concerning species due to its ability to colonize natural spaces and displace native vegetation, especially in coastal areas.

Eight firefighter crews to save an occupied warehouse and a turtle in Palamós

The structure was totally affected by the flames. Inside, according to the Firefighters, there was at least one vehicle and various objects belonging to the occupants.

The only farm on the Peninsula that milks Ripollesa sheep and converts their milk into dairy products

Peralada Mas Marcè has been distinguished with the Elaborator Award in the first edition of the Girona Delícia Awards.

Dermatologists and radiologists in Catalonia: up to €80,000 per year, the medical salary cap

The need for radiologists continues to grow in Catalonia and in the rest of the country, while the replacement rate will decrease in the coming years due to retirements and the pace of new incorporations.

Palamós invests 1,571,225 € to convert an old parking lot into a dune system

The assigned budget amounts to 1,571,225 euros and has funding from the Next Generation funds.

More than 100 people walk through Girona to denounce the precariousness in Catalan archaeology

The collective has been on indefinite strike since August 13, 2025, a call promoted by the CNT-CIT union.

12 applicants per spot: how Pilar Cufí achieved the 2nd best PIR score in Spain

She is the only representative of the University of Girona who appears in the rankings of the Ministry of Health with the ten best scores in each field.

4,408 aspirants for 1,100 places: this is how the teaching future is decided in Catalonia

One in four young Catalans has self-harmed at least once

The report indicates that 30.6% of young Catalans in this age range have had suicidal thoughts. Furthermore, 10.6% have attempted to take their own life at some point.

One year, 1,330 reviews and 5 stars: the probiotic phenomenon of Girona

BionBo Club offers tasting menus, daily menus, a wine list, and tapas. The menu changes each day and is written on a blackboard visible to the diners.

Free after 59 arrests: the multi-recidivist thief who makes Palamós despair

The investigated facts include the attempted robbery in a coffee shop in Palamós, where the alleged perpetrator forced the entrance door without managing to steal any object.

Living in Girona costs 1,340.72 € per month: it is already the second most expensive province in Catalonia

"The economic effort associated with living in and maintaining a home continues to increase and reduces families' margin of financial peace of mind" - Laura Mulà, multichannel and client director, Mutua Propietarios Group

They locate a body 400 meters downstream from the van dragged 2.4 km by the Mogent

The body has been found about 400 meters from the place where the van was found, which had been moved approximately 2.4 kilometers from the walkway located at the level of the Flamagas company.

Six stretches of rivers at danger level in Catalonia after an episode of persistent rains

The danger level continues in the Muga river, at the height of Boadella d"Empordà, and in the Ter river, at the station of Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

Firefighters track 5 km of the Mogent after finding the van dragged by the flood

The driver, who was not a resident of Llinars del Vallès, had time to call a friend or family member to alert the authorities when he saw that the water was already entering the cabin and he could not get out.

Girona loses 30% of its hazelnut trees in ten years while the entire harvest is already sold

In the last ten years, nearly 30% of the hazelnut hectares in Girona have been lost. The number of farms has constantly decreased since 2013, which has caused a notable reduction in local production.

Susqueda at 102%: the reservoir overflows its dam and shoots up the flow of the Ter to 208 m³/s

The released flow has increased significantly and the Ter presents a flow of 208 m³/s in La Cellera, with a forecast that it will continue growing in the coming hours.

They report 59 infractions of a single truck on the AP-7 in a single control

The intervention took place at kilometer point 7 of the highway, in the direction of Barcelona, where agents of the Regional Traffic Area of Girona stopped a truck around ten in the morning.

Regularizing your scooter will cost between 80 and 250 € from 2026 throughout Spain

The registration implies the obtaining of a license plate, which must be placed visibly on the scooter. The procedure is carried out exclusively telematically through the DGT's website, with a fee of 8.64 euros.

Costumes and walkie-talkies thrown in a forest: two premises in Girona, under proceedings

The agents found solid waste such as cardboard, plastics, and textile material on a track that connects the Vilablareix industrial estate with Fornells de la Selva.

Girona triples the fines to noisy motorcycles: from 22 to 71 sanctions in one year

The average fine for these infractions amounts to 200 euros per driver. The controls remain active and are applied immediately when officers detect a possible irregularity.

Sixteen crews are searching the Giola stream to find the missing driver

The emergency services have deployed sixteen units to the area, including diving teams and the support of a helicopter. The operation also includes the participation of the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Local Police.

Law 11/2025 opens the door to regularize 730 urbanizations and affects 120,000 Catalans

The new regulation, included in law 11/2025 of measures in housing and urban planning matters, seeks to provide a response to a problem that especially affects municipalities with less economic and technical capacity to face regularization.

Catalonia allocates 6 million until 2028 for its SMEs to adopt an ethical AI

The Generalitat of Catalonia gathered 44 companies and technology centers at the Catalonia stand. The debate focused on the ethical use of AI, a matter that marked the week's agenda.

Three vehicles collide on the AP-7 in Vilablareix and leave 3 km of queues up to Aiguaviva

To the place have moved crews of the Firefighters of the Generalitat, the Medical Emergencies System (SEM) and patrols of the Mossos d'Esquadra.

Ryanair increases its capacity by 6% in Reus while cutting flights in Girona due to fees

The company has reiterated its commitment to Barcelona, although at a more moderate pace until the infrastructure is expanded.

Rains of more than 100 l/m² in a day: what it means for your city in Catalonia

On Wednesday, warnings for wind gusts of up to 72 km/h were registered from Maresme to Tarragonès. Meteocat keeps most of the wind warnings active in Barcelonès, Baix Llobregat, Garraf, Baix Penedès and Tarragonès during Thursday.

In 4 days: diesel rises 20 cents and gasoline 16 at Catalan gas stations

The employers' association foresees that the escalation will reach its peak by the end of the week, although uncertainty persists as long as tension remains in the area.

Girona will have to pay €330,000 for 42 overtime judgments between 2019 and 2022

The City Council has challenged about thirty of these rulings and has elevated them to the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) as no out-of-court agreement was reached.

Girona takes Pigall to the MWC: AI to optimize the management of Social Services

The resource has been made known on March 4 to all interested persons who visit the fair and to other agents who have developed tools with artificial intelligence.

Brussels endorses the Spanish regulation on the V16 beacon

In response to three initiatives submitted to the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament, Brussels has clarified that Spanish regulations conform to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968.

In Catalonia, up to 50% of those over 65 years old takes five or more medications each day

According to the Catalan Society of Family and Community Medicine (CAMFiC), polymedication affects between 40% and 50% of people over 65 years old.

A simulated epichlorohydrin leak activates the PLASEQCAT and confines all staff in Celrà

The Medical Emergencies Service (SEM) deployed three ground units for decontamination and medical triage.

Student strike on 6M: from 3rd year of ESO onwards take to the streets against sexist violence

The march will begin at 12 hours in the square of the University. The planned route will run along the streets Pelai, Fontanella and Via Laietana, until reaching the square of Sant Jaume.

The 'face of Dalí' sculpted in Girona… in 1733, 170 years before his birth!

The father of the cathedral's sculptor made an altarpiece in the church of Cadaqués, a town where Salvador Dalí attended mass during his childhood.

Gas in the TTF rises 50% in two days and already touches 53.6 $/MWh: this is how it hits Catalan households

According to Sergio Soto, energy expert at Roams, the gas bill could become more expensive by up to 18% and the electricity bill by up to 17% in the coming months

Every 1 hPa the sea drops 1 cm: this is how the rocks of l'Estartit have been exposed

The January low tides have left exposed areas that normally are only seen in exceptional conditions. The phenomenon has been especially noticed in the rocky stretches, where the retreat of the water has been more evident.

Girona cuts 126 unemployed and becomes the only Catalan demarcation where unemployment falls in February

In Girona there are currently 28,724 people unemployed. The majority of people who have found work have done so in the services sector, which encompasses activities such as hospitality and commerce.

61,334 larvae per kilo of macrophyte: this is how the black fly shoots up in the Ter

The first comprehensive treatment was carried out in early April. Subsequently, five more interventions were carried out until mid-August, covering the periods of greatest risk.

In Girona, diesel rises 13 cents in 5 days: filling the tank already costs €80.30

In just five days, gasoline has risen by 5.3% and diesel by 9.4%. Filling a 50-liter tank of gasoline now costs approximately 78 euros, while in the case of diesel the amount rises to 80.30 euros.

The wettest winter in 30 years: up to 657 l/m² in the Parc Natural dels Ports

At the Observatori de l'Ebre, the third wettest winter in a 121-year series has been documented. The Observatori Fabra of Barcelona has corroborated that this winter period has been the fifth wettest of the last 113 years in the city.

Wind gusts of up to 72 km/h and waves of 2.5 m: this is how the episode will be on the Catalan coast

Civil Protection has activated the pre-alert phase of the emergency plans due to the risk of wind and rough seas. Meteorological models predict that the wind will start to blow strongly from Tuesday at noon.

A sanctuary at 1,246 meters seeks couple to manage its restaurant and guesthouse

The current managers, Santi and Marina, have managed the Santuari for almost ten years. Now they are looking for a couple willing to move and take on both the management of the accommodation and that of the bar-restaurant.

Girona registers in 2025 its lowest number of deaths since 2019: 6,684 deaths

The 2025 figure confirms the stabilization of mortality in the province after the most critical years of the health emergency.

From 1h20 to 2h30: this is how daily trips are extended on the Girona–Barcelona line

Many travelers have reported that the usual journeys frequently exceed two hours, well above the estimated time.

266 marijuana plants between the dining room and two rooms: this was the apartment in Figueres

The entry to the apartment took place the morning of February 26, around seven, in a property in the town. Agents from the Unitat d"Investigació de Figueres and the ARRO participated, with support from the Guàrdia Urbana.

Three young people detained in Banyoles for a violent robbery after a night with only ten people in the nightclub

According to the complaint, the woman suffered the theft of her mobile phone and the wallet she was carrying in a bag, which she had left in a reserved area of the premises...

Mossos will use AI to monitor in real time incidents and emergencies throughout Catalonia

The system will allow coordinating both usual incidents as well as large-scale emergency situations, expanding the traditional approach of the coordination rooms.

Up to 200 l/m² in Baix Ebre and Montsià: this is how the rain episode will be in Catalonia

The forecast indicates that the southern third and the northeast quadrant of Catalonia could register between 50 and 100 mm in just 24 hours.

Fines of up to €90,000 for not registering in the new register of large holders in Catalonia

In the register of large holders, legal entities with more than 10 dwellings and at least one in Catalan territory must register.

The R3 between Ripoll and Puigcerdà: 50 km closed at least until the end of April

The user platform Perquè No Ens Fotin el Tren has informed that the Department of Territory conveyed to them that the La Garriga-Ripoll section could reopen towards the second week of March.

A paraglider from 200 meters: this is how the adventure in the Three Chimneys ended in detention

While the thrower has not been located, the other two individuals have remained at the top of the chimney.

Girona, among the provinces with most cars per inhabitant: an association is born to change it

The new association places as a priority the development of the Train-Tram of the Costa Brava.

Eight aesthetic centers of Lloret inspected: irregularities in 100% of the premises

Among the main irregularities are undeclared products or products introduced without complying with the legal requirements for their commercialization in the State.

"We are the ones with the least capacity to save in all of Europe": the cry of the self-employed of Girona

The protest has put the focus on the situation that the self-employed in Girona are going through, who denounce that the monthly fees and tax pressure prevent them from developing their activity with guarantees.

Three neighbors from Girona manage to erase €127,589 of debt with the Second Chance Law

The Second Opportunity Law, approved in Spain in 2015, allows people in a situation of insolvency to opt for the exoneration of their debts if they meet certain requirements.

Seventh assembly since October: this is how Girona+Neta's strikes affect your trash

The employees of Girona+Neta have been negotiating an agreement with the company for some time, which has resulted in repeated meetings and partial strikes that affect the service.

One week missing in the sanctuary of Far: calls 112 and says that he is well

The Medical Emergencies System (SEM) transferred him to the Olot hospital to perform a medical check-up on him, as he presented symptoms of dehydration.

A single ID card and not a trace of your name: this is how Girona controls identity in its exams

The council warned that the candidate could only be identified using the ID. Any reference to the name or surnames on the exam sheet could mean the automatic exclusion from the process.

Girona chains two months of 2026 without victims on the interurban road network

Barcelona accumulates eight victims, Tarragona three and Lleida two. This reduction is also reflected in the number of seriously injured, with 91 cases compared to the 107 of the previous year.

Girona reduces its empty flats by 10%: they are still 1,483 homes without use in 2025

The study highlights that the 1,483 empty flats represent 3.03% of Girona's residential stock, which totals 49,022 homes.

Girona leads robberies with force in Spain: 3,525 cases and a rate of 428.2 in 2025

Girona registered 3,525 reported incidents in 2025, with a rate of 428.2 per 100,000 inhabitants

A train with 50 passengers gets stuck between Portbou and Figueres and forces to evacuate the convoy

Only one lane open on the AP-7 north after a collision with two overturned cars

Only one lane remains operational northbound, which has generated traffic jams of approximately three kilometers and intermittent stops as drivers approached the accident site.

3,400 students learn non-violent communication with the Local Police of Castell d'Aro

The training provided includes conflict management, mediation, and non-violent communication.

Figueres-Vilafant: 150 million for a "great transformation" urban and railway

The protocol that gives coverage to this project was signed last July between the Ministry of Transport, the Generalitat, Adif, Adif Alta Velocidad and the city councils of Figueres and Vilafant.

Fire in an old SAFA chalet leaves a colony of cats decimated in Blanes

The column of smoke was visible from different points of Blanes. The Local Police activated the emergency protocol and evacuated the occupants of the building, who at that moment were asleep inside.

A medieval fragment of Sant Pere de Rodes returns to the public collection

The fragment corresponds to the upper part of the cross that decorated the lower tympanum and partially preserves the titulus of INRI.

Unió de Pagesos wins with 47% and 20% of null vote: this is how the Catalan countryside stands

Joves Agricultors i Ramaders de Catalunya (JARC) has obtained 2,822 votes, reaching 30% and ensuring its presence in the Taula Agrària alongside Unió de Pagesos.

286 older people in Girona use voice assistants to combat loneliness and the digital divide

The project is aimed primarily at older people who live alone or have difficulties integrating into the digital environment

1,000 € for capturing the spirit of the Tarlà: Girona launches its first Spring poster contest

The deadline for submitting proposals will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 800 hours and will end on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1200 hours.

The flight on the C-63 ended in a dead-end street of Lloret de Mar

The operation, coordinated by the Local Police of Vidreres, the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Local Police of Lloret de Mar, had as its objective traffic surveillance in the area.

From an apartment in Palafrugell 6 crimes emerge: this is how the 'low apartment' of the drug fell

Only 38.4% of young people declare themselves feminist in 2025: support falls 12 points since 2021

49.2% of young people consider that feminism is necessary to achieve equality, while the same percentage sees it as a tool for political manipulation. 48.9% recognize the existence of great gender inequalities.

Only 4 cases since 2009: why swine flu A(H1N1) in Lleida causes little concern but is closely monitored

The patient went to the hospital for reasons not related to respiratory symptoms and a sample was taken from him/her within the framework of the epidemiological surveillance of influenza viruses.

One thousand square meters designed for autism and ADHD: this is the new Espai JP in Vilablareix

More than 400,000 people will have up to 3 free transfers in Girona from March 2

The Generalitat estimates that more than 400,000 users will benefit from the new integration.

Girona reduces crimes in temples by 79%: only 8 incidents in more than 1,100 churches

In 2025, one theft, four robberies, and three cases of damage to heritage have been registered in more than 1,100 temples distributed throughout the demarcation of Girona.

Mercadona distributes 780 million in bonuses: up to €7,250 net per veteran worker

Mercadona has shared 780 million euros in profits with its staff through a variable and bonuses for objectives.

From Girona to 58% recycling: why the PSC asks to take these data 'with caution'

The proposal seeks that the system be voluntary and bonused for the residents who opt to use the card.

From 11 to 1 zone: this is how the public transport fare map changes in Girona

The Generalitat has worked in recent months to integrate the 11 existing tariff zones in the Girona regions into a single one.

Fontané, of the Roca brothers, chosen best opening of Spain 2025 by the Macarfi Guide

Fontané is the latest project of the Roca brothers and is located in the same complex as the hotel and the restaurant Esperit Roca, which has a Michelin star.

From 6 hydraulic mini-power plants to distributed wind: the strategic turn of Estabanell

Estabanell underlines that its presence in the Girona regions dates back decades, with six small hydraulic power plants in Osona and Ripollès, along the Ter river.

Girona renews its animal ordinance for the first time since 2009: comes into effect in 2026

Girona increases rent by 2.18% in 2025, below the 2.7% state inflation

Two people on a scooter, one serious after colliding with a car in Santa Eugènia (Girona)

To the scene have moved several units of the Municipal Police of Girona, personnel of the System of Medical Emergencies (SEM) and Bombers. As a consequence of the crash, two people have resulted injured.

3,986 million for mobility in Catalonia: this is how the largest investment since 2013 is distributed

A 12 m² store has been defeating the one-kilo bags bought online for 24 years

The owner acquired the store after leaving her job in a sausage factory and buying the premises from a mother from her daughter's school. Since then, her counter has been witness to confidences and routines of the neighbors.

Five municipalities cede land to expand rental housing in the surroundings of Girona

The president of the Consell Comarcal del Gironès and mayor of Fornells de la Selva, Sònia Gràcia, has explained that soon the transfer of land by the five involved municipalities will be approved in the plenary session of the supramunicipal entity.

Dies in the middle of Santa Eugènia when he was driving to the hospital after several days feeling unwell

195 infected wild boars and 16 municipalities with access to the natural environment still closed

The restrictions remain in force in 16 municipalities, where the prohibition of accessing the natural environment and of carrying out activities both individually and in groups is maintained.

A single thief, three trips and €4,400 in stolen decoration in Lloret de Mar

Girona goes from a RAH of 147% to 74%: this is how buying a flat has once again become "accessible"

The price of used housing has experienced a year-on-year increase of 15.34% in the second half of 2025, placing the square meter at 3,338 euros.

102.169,71 € for more life and fewer floods in les Deveses d'en Bru

Mercadona opens 200 summer vacancies in Girona with a salary of €1,734 gross

The company has indicated that it is not necessary to have previous experience, since the new hires will receive specific training from the first day.

Girona goes from a RAH of 147% in 2007 to 74%: this is how buying a flat with a mortgage has changed

In Girona, this indicator has improved significantly compared to 2007, when the RAH reached 147% and the city was in the category of "limited accessibility".

A neighborhood dinner in Zaragoza ends in a fine of €601 for 'serious administrative infraction'

In the face of the police intervention, the neighbors were forced to dismantle the tables and continued the dinner standing, distributed between the street and the nearby garages.

Fact: Girona imposes 832 fines in 2025 for trash and misuse of containers

The public cleaning one contemplates fines of between 60 and 12,000 euros, with minor infractions up to 500 euros, serious ones up to 6,000 euros and very serious ones up to 12,000 euros.

Girona reduces workplace accidents, but deaths rise to 16 in 2025

From the more than 12,000 work accidents recorded in Girona during 2025, 10,622 occurred within the workplace and 1,642 were in itinere.

A town of 1,000 inhabitants endures up to 150 hot returns per month from France

The mayor Gael Rodríguez has stated that the situation generates significant discomfort among the residents.

Girona goes from a RAH of 147% in 2007 to 74%: what it means for your mortgage

The RAH measures the economic effort that an average family must make to access a standard mortgage, calculated on 80% financing of the housing price, over 25 years, and provided that the monthly payment does not exceed 30% of the family income

A conflict over noise ends with Juan Carlos dead from blows and stab wounds in València

The main suspect, the son, was arrested a few minutes after the assault by the first patrol that arrived at the building

«The mother almost had a fright»: when changing studies shakes the family

The young man from Barcelona has explained that communicating to his family the change of studies was a delicate moment. His mother almost suffered a shock upon learning the news, although she finally understood it.

Police charges in the Arc de Triomf after a 'therian' meetup that never came to be held

Maria José Valiente, psychologist and collaborator of SanaMente, considers that this type of expressions can surprise or discomfort, but raises that the relevant question is what the person who identifies as "therian" tries to express.

Arrested in Girona after brutally assaulting a homeless neighbor in the middle of Olot promenade

The aggression has occurred at eight in the morning. According to eyewitnesses, the alleged aggressor, a young man of 26 years, has pursued the victim and has made her fall to the ground.

Girona cuts social investment per inhabitant by 5.7%: from €138.35 to €130.46 in a year

The decrease represents 5.7% less in the average per inhabitant and a global decrease of 3.2% in total investment compared to the previous year.

Girona reduces by 17.33% the risk of minor accidents compared to the Spanish average

The report places Girona alongside other municipalities such as Orihuela, El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Zaragoza and Barakaldo, all of them with risk percentages lower than the State as a whole.

Tests positive with 1.74 mg/l and ends up in a canal in Castelló d'Empúries

After the accident, emergency services attended the scene to rescue the driver, who had been trapped inside the vehicle. The Mossos d"Esquadra, Bombers and the SEM participated in the intervention.

Only 19.2% of young people achieve the emancipation loan in Girona: the lowest rate in Catalunya

In Catalonia as a whole, the program has received 6,485 applications, of which 1,421 have been approved and 496 formalized to date. The average amount of the financed properties stands at 214,909 euros.

From synthesis to real problems: this is how exams have changed with AI at UPF

At the university we train students who will work in a world with AI. It's not that they learn despite AI, but that they learn with AI" - Sergi Torner, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Five neighborhoods of Girona turn Saturday afternoon into a great neighborhood carnival

The day began at four in the afternoon in Montilivi and Palau-Sant Pau. The parade departed from Ciutat de Figueres square, made a stop on Jaume M. i Casanovas street and concluded in Migdia park.

Arrested in Santa Eugènia for attempted homicide of a homeless person on Olot promenade

The incident occurred around eight in the morning. The arrested man, after the aggression, tried to flee from the place. The Mossos d"Esquadra managed to intercept him in the vicinity.

The Villa San Antonio of Puigcerdà was used as a Francoist concentration camp

Marc Pont Fitó has located the exact location of the field and has specified its main function. The enclosure, located in the current Villa San Antonio, served for the classification and redistribution of prisoners who crossed from France.

We throw away everything we can and that cannot be: the teacher who turns leftovers into recipes

Girona warns: scam uses fake 'fifth dose' of covid to steal your WhatsApp

According to the information provided, the alleged scammers pose as workers from the Ministry of Health and offer residents a supposed fifth booster dose of the covid-19 vaccine.

A court orders Verges to remove esteladas from lampposts at the confluence of the C‑31, C‑252 and GI‑634

The ruling upholds the appeal filed by the association Impulso Ciudadano and declares the display of the anti-fascist flag with the estelada on the municipal balcony to be unlawful.

10 years following the health of 4,000 gerundenses to know what air you breathe at home

The purpose is to collect data on the health of 4,000 Gerundans over a decade.

14% of customers in Spanish supermarkets are foreigners: this is how they change the shopping basket

The projection by Worldpanel by Numerator anticipates that the foreign population in Spain will experience a 75% increase in the next 15 years.

Figueres will open an anti-squatting office in 2026 at the new headquarters of the Guàrdia Urbana

In 2026 we will launch an anti-squatting office in a new headquarters of the Guàrdia Urbana, to be even closer to the citizens and provide a more agile and specialized response" - Jordi Masquef, mayor of Figueres

Temporal Harry: the Daró overflows and forces an urgent report of agricultural damage in Girona

73 years later: Dalí's 'The Madonna of Portlligat' returns to Figueres from Japan

Drives with 0.70 mg/l on the C-65 and forces several cars to pull over

The situation was triggered when, around 8:30, several drivers traveling on Quart alerted 112 to the presence of a vehicle driving erratically,

Bo Lloguer Jove: €250 per month for 2 years for young people under 35 in Catalonia

It will entail a fixed contribution of 250 euros per month for a maximum of two years. For those residing in rooms in shared apartments in Girona, the rent limit will be 400 euros per month.

84.9% of PAIME doctors seek help for mental disorders: how it affects them in consultation

In Spain as a whole, 1,993 professionals have requested help in the last period, a figure that marks a historic record since the creation of PAIME.

The closure of 283 state-subsidized schools in Catalonia explained in 6 years of changes

91 critical points in Rodalies and only 20 repaired: this is how the network advances after the accident

The last attempt to restore circulation on the RL4 between Cervera and Manresa, last Friday, resulted in failure. Water leaks in a tunnel forced the suspension of service and the transfer of travelers by bus.

The Government rules out requiring Catalan for the initial regularization of migrants

Francesc Xavier Vila, minister of the Generalitat, has presented an amendment so that in the first renewal of the residence permit, knowledge of Catalan is taken into account.

Fire in tanker truck cuts off C-66 between Besalú and Sant Ferriol towards Girona

The rapid mobilization has led to the activation of seven crews, as initially there was suspicion that the truck could be transporting dangerous goods.

More than a hundred people queue for a free slice at the opening of 99 Cheesecake Girona

The company has offered a free slice of cheesecake to the first hundred attendees. The free slices sold out shortly after opening, once distributed among those waiting in line.

Girona reinforces almost 100 damaged beams in Plaça Catalunya (Girona) with up to €450,000

Starting Monday, February 23, line L6 will stop crossing Plaça de Catalunya and will circulate in front of Mercat del Lleó heading north.

Girona shoots up 25% mortgages and adds 1,602 million in 2025

The average amount of mortgages in Girona during 2025 stood at around 174,000 euros. However, in December, the figure shot up to €213,156, even surpassing Barcelona.

More than 500 pages to uncover the Fitó landfill plot in Seva

14.6 kilos of hashish in a single suitcase: the discovery on a Barcelona-Rennes bus

The police action occurred on Monday morning, February 16, during an operational deployment in a service area near the border.

Theft in Girona: a €12,000 bike disappears in minutes and reappears the same day

The incident was registered around ten in the morning on Bellaire street, a central road in the Barri Vell of Girona. The victim had left his bicycle and helmet outside a cafeteria.

Girona shoots up 58.6% hotel financing: 72.1 million in a single year

72.1 million euros in funding for Girona in 2025. 58.6% increase compared to the previous year. More than 4,400 credit operations in Spain

19,000 workers in Girona: how the SMI increase to €1,221 in 14 payments affects you

In the regions of Girona, the CCOO union calculates that the increase will benefit a little more than 19,000 salaried individuals, which represents 5.9% of the province's workers.

Girona attraction weighing 43 tons disappears without brakes or pneumatic system

The attraction has no brakes or pneumatic circulation, because I had removed them to make reforms and I keep parts at home - José Dos Anjos Rodríguez, owner

From Banyoles to Olympic gold: Oriol Cardona dominates mountain skiing in Bormio

Cardona thus adds a new title to his record, where he already appears as a two-time world champion and European mountain ski champion.

Gusts of up to 100 km/h in Prades and els Ports: this is how the Mistral has hit Catalonia

The regions of Girona have been left out of the most intense gusts, with effects limited to isolated rains in specific areas.

New Rodalies app: real-time trains and incidents will arrive this semester in Girona

Renfe is working and is already in the final phase of improving these systems.

Six fire crews and four Mossos units evacuate a block in Pont Major

All the building's residents have been evacuated while emergency teams worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the spread of smoke.

The N-340 in Mont-roig del Camp leads the most dangerous sections in Spain with 200.9 risk points

The risk index for drivers on this stretch reaches 200.9 points, the highest figure recorded in the study presented by the RACC.

172 electrical frauds detected in only 268 inspections in Girona Est

These actions have a triple objective, to carry out a massive administrative inspection to detect electricity fraud, to inspect properties and to exercise administrative and security control in public spaces.

95% of Catalans' income goes to basic needs: what's left for the rest

"Catalonia combines a relevant economic and labor dynamism with increasing pressure on living conditions" - Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat

Sleeping in a 5-star hotel in Barcelona: the tourist tax goes from €7.5 to €12 per night in April

Outside of Barcelona, the increase will be staggered. In April 2026, the base rate in a five-star hotel will be 4.5 euros per night, with the possibility of reaching 8.5 euros if the maximum surcharge is applied.

Catalonia will limit the speculative purchase of housing with a reform of the urban planning law

The proposal to restrict real estate speculation was registered by the Comuns in Parliament in November.

The largest factory of fake luxury perfumes in Europe produced up to 16,000 bottles a day in Girona

In total, agents have seized 1,210,000 counterfeit perfumes from more than 50 luxury brands, including Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Xerjoff, and Yves Saint Laurent, with market prices reaching up to 400 euros per unit.

35 hours without electricity in Riells i Viabrea: two transformers fail after the storm

The local administration assures that it tried to contact on repeated occasions without success, despite the gravity of the situation.

4 New restaurants from Girona receive Soles in the Guía Repsol 2026

"At Fontané, they prepare elevated cuisine, high-level, but that maintains its roots, it is traditional Catalan cuisine that does not renounce creativity and that seeks its path towards the future" - Joan Roca, chef

Renting in Girona: from 700 to more than 1,000 € per month in just five years

In the city of Girona, the average rental price has risen by 21.1% in five years, going from 9.35 to 11.33 euros per square meter. A 90-square-meter apartment that in 2021 cost 841 euros per month now demands 1,020 euros.

Girona's addiction unit shoots up its visits by 41.5%: from 612 to 876 in one year

89.47% of patients attended in 2025 were men, a proportion higher than the 82% registered the previous year.

Lleida shoots up new construction by 70.4%, Barcelona sinks 39.2% and Girona rises 34.45%,

A town of 2,500 inhabitants that conquered Game of Thrones 30 minutes from Girona

Besalú is recognized as one of the best-preserved medieval-artistic centers in Catalonia. Its streets and buildings maintain the imprint of a past that dates back to the 12th century.

Detained for driving at 233 km/h on a road limited to 90 in Alt Empordà

The incident occurred at a quarter to five in the afternoon. The man made several illegal overtakes, which posed a risk to other road users.

Not turning on the hazard lights during a breakdown can cost you up to 200 euros in Catalonia.

The great beacon of the Cup moves to La Devesa to free up space for major events

The decision to move the beacon responds to the need to free up space on the Copa esplanade, especially on special dates.

An imam expelled in Ripoll after being reported for touching a student in the mosque

According to municipal sources, the imam has been released with an order prohibiting him from approaching within 150 meters of the minor.

The Rocas open Fontané: seventh restaurant and winery with more than 100,000 bottles in a castle

Fontané pays tribute to Montserrat Fontané Serra, founder of Can Roca in 1967 and recognized as the first Catalan of the Year. The culinary proposal starts from the recipe book 'La cuina de la meva mare'.

Girona registers 35 deaths from cold in one month, 30 in those over 65 years old

The MoMo points out that 30 of the 35 deaths corresponded to people aged 65 or over and, of these, twenty were over 85 years old.

142 days on average and 209,986 people on the waiting list: this is how operations in Catalonia are today

The total number of people on waiting lists for surgery, diagnostic tests, or outpatient appointments reached 914,769 in December 2025, the second highest figure since 2016.

The wind brushes 150 km/h in Empordà: Mas de Barberans registers 146.5 km/h

Mas de Barberans has reached 146.5 km/h at 9 a.m., while in Portbou-coll dels Belitres 140 km/h have been measured.

600 female researchers, 40,000 students: this is how science is reinvented in 530 Catalan schools

"I am the mother of two girls and I can say that, in this aspect, we families have a lot of work to do at home." - Alícia Romero Llano, Minister of Economy and Finance

Four cars burn at Font del Gat: two are completely incinerated in Girona

In Girona, supported housing reduces hospital admissions by up to 88%

Multiple discrimination in access to housing especially affects those who need specific supports.

Hundreds of teachers in Barcelona demand to recover lost salary since 2009

The unions and professionals demand more resources to attend to the student body, especially regarding the inclusive education decree.

Girona creates 2,099 companies in 2025, maximum since 2007 and average capital 29% higher

In 2025, 603 companies were dissolved in Girona, the lowest figure in the last four years.

Aires de Garbet 2021: the Empordà wine chosen Grand Master among 3,000 samples

Sanahuja's access to this list occurs after obtaining a Master Medal in two of the competitions organized by The Global Wine Masters.

The Onyar reached 340 m³/s with 'Harry': how a prior emptying of Susqueda avoided major damage

The ACA carried out a preventive emptying of the Susqueda reservoir before the arrival of storm "Harry". This measure made it possible to alleviate the flow of the Ter river and avoid more serious floods in Girona.

A 12.3% of the park: what the 248 empty homes in Sant Joan de les Abadesses imply

The municipal analysis identifies the Vila Vella as the area with the highest number of unoccupied homes. Of the 248 vacant homes, 179 are privately owned and 69 are publicly owned.

Girona East: two young people arrested after a check with the dog Mila detecting drugs

The operation took place when agents stopped a vehicle with two occupants, both approximately between 25 and 26 years old.

2,408 warnings to Bombers and 4,558 calls to 112: this is how the wind has hit Catalonia

The Generalitat Firefighters have attended to 2,408 calls related to the wind. The largest volume was concentrated between two and three in the afternoon, with 236 calls in just one hour.

The false City Council that claims €1,800 of IAE from Girona pharmacies

According to the notifications received, the alleged scammer contacts pharmacies using a close and familiar tone. During the conversation, he requests the urgent payment of a pending tax.

Eight units and two ambulances for a single building on fire in Puigcerdà

The Bombers have deployed five units to the building and three more in the area shortly after 07:15.

The Civil Guard warns of a phishing campaign impersonating Netflix in Catalonia

The message that victims receive indicates that "the payment could not be completed" and requests the update of personal data to continue using the service.

Girona reaches 27.87% of population born abroad and leads Catalonia

The province of Girona maintains the highest percentage of the population born outside of Spain within Catalan territory. Behind it are Barcelona with 26.09%, Lleida with 25.86%, and Tarragona with 24.69%.

Pieces with lack of adherence detected in the Portalada dels Apòstols of Girona

One person arrested and more than twenty identified in two operations on the Costa Brava

The first device was deployed in an occupied premises in Platja d'Aro

Catalonia goes from 43 management areas to 30 Integrated Health Areas in a new health map

The Department of Health has specified that residents of Vall de Camprodon may be attended by professionals from the Campdevànol hospital if the primary care team decides so

They steal a 300-kilo safe in Vall de Núria and drag it 500 meters on a sled

The authors placed the safe on a sled with the intention of dragging it to Queralbs, the last point accessible by vehicle

Gusts of over 30 m/s and red level 6/6: the wind tests Catalonia

The warning extends to regions such as Baix Penedès, Garraf, Alt Penedès, Anoia, Segarra, Bages, Vallès Oriental, Vallès Occidental, Osona, Berguedà, Lluçanès, Moianès, Pallars Sobirà, and Alta Ribagorça

15 dishes, 15 stars: this was the coral menu of the Sopar Esperit Fòrum in Girona

The tasting menu included fifteen dishes, one for each participating restaurant. The dinner started with a mushroom and sheep cheese dish prepared by Divinum.

15.7 million to renovate the 1973 Girona viaduct: how Rodalies will change

The works to repair the viaduct are already being drafted and during these days the preliminary works that must be executed before starting the integral improvement are being reviewed

Girona City Council maintains sanction of €258,722.97 to Girona+Neta after failed appeal

Girona+Neta had filed the appeal in December 2025, after its preliminary objections were rejected in the November plenary session. The initial sanction was approved in July 2025

Catalan Alliance will veto healthcare, aid, and school for undocumented people, breaking the census law

The objective is to avoid a dispersion of candidacies and focus on lists that are considered solvent. So expressed sources from the party

Only 2% of vehicles fined on the AP-7 exceeded the limit after two weeks of mobile speed cameras

Italian fugitive wanted for drug trafficking arrested in Girona while trying to change his name

The violent crimes group of the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade of Girona was alerted to intervene in the arrest. The officers confirmed the individual's identity before proceeding with the arrest

Girona loses 4,352 tourist apartments since 2020 but remains leader in Catalonia's supply

The reduction not only affects the number of properties. The places available in tourist apartments in Girona have decreased from 129,896 in August 2020 to 97,336 in November 2025.

Girona has gone more than three years without ordaining a new priest

Currently, the diocese has three seminarians in formation. Lluc Juscafresa and Edwin Oblitas could be ordained deacons this year, while Marçal Privat, a Philosophy graduate, foresees his ordination for 2029

Girona is the second province of Catalonia with the most recipients of the Guaranteed Citizenship Income

In the region of Catalonia, 40,196 people were registered as beneficiaries of the RGC at the close of the last fiscal year. The annual amount allocated to this social aid reached almost 30 million euros

Adif will review the viaduct and embankment in Girona after weeks of municipal insistence

The infrastructure administrator has finally agreed to carry out an inspection on the railway section that crosses the city. The city council had been demanding an exhaustive audit of the infrastructure for several weeks

The radar of Marquès de Camps fined 18,022 vehicles in 2025, 52% more than the previous year

During the 2023-2024 period, the number of fines decreased by 16.6% and stood at 11,860 sanctions

26 medieval tombs located under a private estate in the heart of Girona

The company Nord-est Arqueologia has directed the excavation tasks, which have lasted for approximately a month and a half. The archaeologists have identified simple and collective tombs, as well as slabs, with human remains of adults and children

36.1% of minors under 16 in Catalonia are at risk of poverty or exclusion

The city of Girona is situated among the municipalities with the greatest socioeconomic inequality between neighborhoods. Social entities such as Càritas and Red Cross warn of the chronic nature of poverty in the demarcation

The Government foresees 500,000 files in the regularization of migrants in Spain

The Government foresees managing at least 500,000 files throughout the State, a figure that has generated concern among the main civil servant union of the Administration, which fears not being able to absorb the workload

A hundred tractors block Gran Via in Barcelona to demand support for the Catalan countryside

The agricultural sector demands solutions for generational change, administrative overload, and the lack of sufficient aid to combat wildlife pests

Law 21/2021 requires an audit of Social Security that remains unapplied in Girona

The central axis of the initiative is to demand the effective compliance of Law 21/2021, of December 28, which provides for the carrying out of a public audit of the Social Security accounts

66% of commuter trains will run during peak hours during the railway strike

The periods considered of highest attendance have been set between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the morning and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the afternoon

The Trueta Health Campus will represent an investment of over 700 million euros in Girona

The Campdevànol Hospital would lose 32% of users if the new health map is approved

The management of the Ripollès hospital has warned that the Government's proposal would mean leaving out the Vall de Camprodon, which would become dependent on the Olot hospital, in La Garrotxa

The waves will exceed 2.5 meters in Maresme and Baix Llobregat from Thursday

Civil Protection has activated the pre-alert phase of the PROCICAT plan due to the forecast of rough seas along the entire Catalan coast. The warnings affect from Empordà to Tarragonès

Only 15% of citizens always speak Catalan with their friends, historic low in 20 years

Hatim Azahri promotes the first popular gym in Poble-sec for young people at risk of exclusion

Azahri was born in Nador in 1998 and has lived in the Poble-sec neighborhood of Barcelona since he was two years old. He is a higher technician in Social Integration and is currently studying Social Work at the University of Barcelona

6 out of 10 cancer patients in Girona overcome the disease at five years

The net five-year survival for patients diagnosed between 2013 and 2017 stands at 58.3% in men and 65.9% in women. The overall average reaches 61.5%

The Government imposes 13 fines for housing law and already totals 120,000 euros in sanctions

The sanctions are divided between serious and minor infractions. Two of the highest fines, managed by Consum, amount to 27,000 euros for allegedly increasing the rental price without justification

70% more heavy traffic on the AP-7 since tolls disappeared in 2020

The increase in trucks and the lack of maintenance have been identified by CCOO as key factors in the deterioration of the road surface

2,000 people left without power in Les Planes d'Hostoles due to an Endesa breakdown

The mayor of les Planes d'Hostoles, Marc Puig, points out that the situation is especially delicate in isolated areas where elderly people live who depend on services such as telecare

46,000 euros stolen in 5 robberies: the loot of the group that targeted the elderly in Baix Empordà

179 sections in Catalonia will require speed reduction this week, 24 more than before

Adif has increased the number of speed reduction points from 155 to 179 in the last week, after removing four and adding 28 new ones

The Iberian settlement of Ullastret is the largest found to date in Catalonia

The second Saturday of Ikea Girona blocks streets and generates 40-minute queues in places that previously took 5

3 injured after fire in a farmhouse in Figueres that started in the chimney

When emergency teams arrived, the fire had already reached the dining room, which was burning completely. The three people inside managed to get out on their own before the responders arrived

4,500 suspected criminals with a high risk of reoffending are already on the Mossos' radar

The Catalan police have launched the CercAut app, which is now operational throughout the territory. This tool allows for the management and systematization of the tracking of the most active suspects

16,138 students in Catalonia passed with outstanding subjects in 2023-2024

Barcelona leads the growth, with 9,193 students graduating with failed subjects, almost a thousand more than three courses ago. Girona also registers a notable increase, going from 1,763 to 2,107 students in the same situation

The cycling sector generates 1,500 direct jobs in Girona, according to municipal data

"The moratorium aims to preserve local commerce, and bicycle shops cannot be put on the same level as supermarkets open all day" - Gemma Geis, Deputy Mayor of Girona

4 nights in a shelter: the only alternative offered in Girona to a family with a 5-month-old baby before eviction

The union maintains that the family, composed of a 4-year-old child and a 5-month-old baby, has resided in Girona for six years, although they have not been able to regularize their administrative situation

Almost 800,000 people in Spain take more than an hour to reach a hospital by car

In Catalonia, more than 80% of the population is less than a 15-minute drive from a hospital

500,000 migrants could be regularized without going through Congress, according to the approved royal decree

The procedure will be available both online and in physical spaces set up in Government delegations, sub-delegations, and Social Security offices, including those in Barcelona, Girona, and Tarragona

80% of new businesses in Barri Vell are geared only towards tourism, not residents

"Limiting licenses does not mean stopping economic activity, but rather organizing it with social, balance, and urban sustainability criteria" - Barri Vell Neighborhood Association

1.11 mg/l of alcohol in exhaled air: result more than doubles the criminal threshold of 0.60 mg/l

The crash has had notable material consequences. A tree has been knocked down, and both a lamppost and a traffic sign have been damaged

23 critical points detected in Rodalies: the rail network faces deep structural failures

Among the most affected areas are the Garraf tunnel on the R2 south and Badalona on the R1. The slope damaged by the storm in Badalona has already been repaired, but concern persists in other areas

17.8% fewer crimes in Santa Eugènia after the opening of the police station in Can Burrassó

The municipal government team highlights that these data reflect the positive impact of the permanent police presence in the neighborhood, which has allowed for reinforced prevention, improved response capacity, and an increased sense of security

61,832 cubic hectometers: the highest reservoir level since January 2020

386 fines for e-scooters in 14 days: Girona's offensive to impose rules

"Controls are carried out to ensure safer mobility" - Girona Municipal Police

100% of classrooms at FEDAC Pont Major and Carme Auguet have available spots, according to the Councilor for Education

"It's not an ambitious goal, but we demand that the educational offering for ages zero to sixteen return to Pont Major" - Anna Moreno, AMPA FEDAC Pont Major

A 17-year-old tested positive for cannabis while driving in Empuriabrava

The officers stopped the vehicle after observing it speeding in the area. Upon identifying the driver, they found he was a minor who did not have a driving license.

398 women diagnosed in Girona with breast screening: highest figure compared to other regions

The screening computer system allows for the identification of users awaiting action at all times, and the territorial offices carry out the follow-up.

3 more trees would be felled in La Devesa after falls due to water stress and compacted soil

The Councilor for Climate Action, Sergi Cot, announced this Monday that the report from the company responsible for the park's maintenance recommends the felling of three additional trees

31,775 pending criminal cases in Girona: an 18.5% increase in one year

Between July and September, Girona's 65 judicial bodies registered 26,040 new cases, 9.3% fewer than in the third quarter of last year

Rodalies service was suspended twice in less than two hours this Monday

The Rodalies service had started at six in the morning, as planned, although alternative road transport was still in place on some sections

Catalonia's reservoirs are at 87% of their capacity, 39% more than the average of the last 5 years

According to a statement from the Catalan Water Agency, this volume has been reached after several days of operations to increase and reduce releases, with the aim of minimizing the effects of recent rainfall

Girona is the second province in Spain with the most non-EU immigration, only behind Almería

Aiguablava, the most damaged: the storm left stones, logs, and sand loss along the entire Begur coastline

The council plans to contact specialized companies to carry out tasks requiring heavy machinery. Manual labor has resolved some issues, but larger interventions remain pending

The UB suspended all its exams this Wednesday due to the Rodalies strike

13 roads cut in Girona after accumulating more than 200 liters of rain in days

The Onyar reached 342 m³/s, but did not overflow: 500 tons of sediment made the difference

The rainfall forced the removal of 26 fallen trees in different parts of the city. Businesses located next to the Onyar, which were forced to close as a precaution on Tuesday, have been able to reopen normally

241.5 liters per square meter in Portbou: Storm Harry leaves one of the highest accumulations in years

Palafrugell has reached 238.6 liters, Calonge has added 209.7, and l'Estartit has reached 205 liters. In Torroella de Montgrí, 199.6 liters have been collected, while Salt has registered 196.5 and Roses 195.9. Girona city has accumulated 187.9 liters

The body was found near the road: there are no signs of violent death, according to the Mossos

A citizen walking through the area located the body around ten in the morning. After alerting emergency services, the intervention of the Mossos d'Esquadra and the SEM was activated

La Garrotxa excluded from the new high mountain framework in Catalonia after 40 years included

The Government has opened a one-month public information period for citizens and entities to submit objections before the text continues its institutional processing.

186 scooter riders fined in Salt in 2025, despite reduction in fines

"Campaigns in recent years and better knowledge of regulations have led many drivers to drive correctly" - Margarida Gallardo, Councilor for Citizen Security

Only one daily flight planned for the heliport, according to promoter Pere Lacoma

A year ago, neighborhood associations and the SOS Lloret platform demonstrated in front of City Hall to show their rejection of the project. The debate remains open in the municipal plenary, where several parties have expressed their positions

Onyar River Rises from 8 to 37 m³/s in Hours: Girona Reinforces Shelters and Closes Facilities

The flow of the Onyar River has also grown exponentially as it passes through Girona. This morning, the flow measured at the Cristina Cervià footbridge, formerly the Font del Rei, was eight cubic meters per second

50 liters of rain in Portbou in hours: this is how intense the storm is in northern Catalonia

This morning, more than 50 liters were collected in Portbou and 38 liters in Cabanes, in Alt Empordà, one of the most affected areas along with Garrotxa and Selva

200 liters of rain forecast in Alt Empordà: alert extended until Tuesday

"Do not approach coastal areas with strong waves and avoid sea activities that could endanger lives" - Spokesperson, Civil Protection

Almost 1 in 3 students in Catalonia has had suicidal thoughts, according to data from the Social Observatory

Almost one in three young students in Catalonia has had suicidal thoughts, 25.9% have self-harmed, and 10.6% have attempted suicide, according to the Social Observatory of the "la Caixa" Foundation

250 emergencies in Catalonia due to rain and snow: traffic, floods, and landslides

Between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, the Generalitat Firefighters have managed 139 calls, mainly for landslides and water accumulation.

Bus fined in Figueres for stopping in bike lane: penalty collected on the spot

The vehicle was providing passenger transport services without the corresponding authorization, according to the Girona City Council.

Girona has gone more than three years without ordaining a new priest

The average age of priests in the Diocese of Girona exceeds 70 years. There are currently 15 permanent deacons in the diocese

A 70-year-old man died after falling eight meters while cutting firewood in Vall d'Hortmoier

The incident occurred around quarter past one in the afternoon. Both men were cutting wood when, for reasons still under investigation, they fell into a stream from a considerable height.

100 to 200 coypus are culled annually in Girona to protect local biodiversity

The traps set are specific and approved, and will be checked daily to ensure monitoring of the nutria population

Copper cable theft between Figueres and Vilamalla causes delays on the R11 line

Rail traffic has not been interrupted, but trains are running with disruptions to their usual schedules

5-day AP-7 closure ends after Illa backs agreements with farmers

The closure of the AP-7 in Pontós had caused significant disruptions to mobility in the area in recent days

23 years later, the tumor returned: Miren García Franch, a life of struggle since childhood

Miren García Franch's. "They tell me, 'That's great, Miren, you give me the strength I need.' Knowing that I can help other people going through my situation is something that makes me happy and feel very content."

1,564 fines for electric scooters in Girona in a single year

The most common infractions detected are riding in unauthorized areas or pedestrian zones, carrying two people on the same scooter, riding in the wrong direction, not respecting traffic light signals...

A municipality will not fine for not carrying the V-16 beacon: the order comes directly from the Security Councilor

The internal basins of Catalonia are at 85.71% of their capacity after sustained rains in recent months

The Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, and the Solsonès region, is made up of five key reservoirs. Sau, in Vilanova de Sau (Osona), Susqueda, in Osor (Selva), La Baells, in Cercs (Berguedà) ...

900 procedures have already been adapted to the new digital format in Catalonia

The plan contemplates the renewal of 1,550 procedures to make them more agile. So far, 900 procedures have already been adapted to the new digital format.

8,000 people in Girona await tax refund due to data discrepancies

The main reason these taxpayers have not yet received their payment is that their returns are under review

80% to 85% hotel occupancy in Girona: levels unknown at Christmas since 2013-2015

Hortet highlights that the clientele has changed in recent years. If national tourism predominated before, the presence of European and other continental travelers is now increasingly visible.

In Jafre, dependency assessments are delayed by up to a year, doubling the time to access aid

This situation causes distress to the elderly who suffer from unwanted loneliness and many need psychological support that the council provides, but which has become saturated due to demand

13,297.90 euros for the major repair of the l'Areny bridge in Girona

The plan contemplates a preliminary inspection of all bridges over the next five years with the objective of detecting possible visible pathologies

4 subjects already have their basic knowledge defined for secondary school in Catalonia

The ministry emphasizes that the objective of these specifics is to facilitate the task of teachers in planning learning situations

Two new Taser guns with a capacity of 5 shots and a range of 15 meters arrive at the Figueres Municipal Police

The new Taser guns feature a body camera that automatically activates when the weapon is used and records the sixty seconds prior to the intervention

Snow could reach altitudes of 200 meters in inland Catalonia from Sunday night

The maximum danger level for snow will be 2 on a scale of 6, according to information provided by Meteocat

40,000 homes in Catalonia will be subject to mandatory protection extensions, according to new regulations

The Ministry of Housing has recalled that the declassification of protected housing is the responsibility of the autonomous communities, which establish the corresponding procedure

Route and Schedule of the Three Kings Parade in Salt

The parade will kick off at 7:00 PM from the Plaça de l'U d'octubre. The route will continue along Carrer de Sant Antoni, Travessia de Santa Eugènia, Carrer Major, and the streets Mercè Rodoreda and Miquel Martí i Pol

5 locations in Girona received the royal pages today to collect letters from children

From early in the morning, Girona has offered activities for all audiences

22 people reported at a restaurant in Sant Fruitós de Bages for playing poker with 630 euros on the table

Around midnight, several patrols moved to the establishment and observed suspicious movements of people entering and leaving while raising and lowering the blinds.

4,000 ride-hailing jobs at risk after approval of new Catalan law

"Once the more than 5,000 pending cases are finalized, the authorizations for these vehicles will have to be revoked" - Tito Álvarez, spokesperson for Élite Taxi

4 minors arrested after fleeing at 150 km/h on the A-2 and crashing into a roundabout in Olesa

80 euros will be the fine for not using the V16 beacon on Catalan roads from 2026

The General Traffic Regulations establish that the V16 beacon will be the only approved system for warning of road incidents from that date. The fine for not signaling correctly with the V16 emergency light will be 80 euros

Ter Stegen earns €16M annually: Girona can't afford even half

Barça is considering a transfer or loan as a lesser evil to free up part of the wage bill for this campaign. In any case, the Barça club would have to continue assuming the majority of the salary if Ter Stegen ends up at Girona.

4.8 million paid before New Year to 13 farms due to livestock outbreak

Before December 31, a total of 4.8 million euros will be paid, corresponding to 13 farms

A sofa on fire activated firefighters in Salt; anti-squatting door delayed access

The flames originated in one of the apartment's rooms, where a sofa and part of the living room burned. There were no injuries and no people were found inside the building.

6 years later, his children and the Blanca Foundation honor his legacy in the fight for mental health

Lola Fernández Ochoa explained that at first she found it difficult to talk about her sister's situation, but over time she has managed to remember her with a smile

2.1 degrees higher than the historical average: heat settles in Alt Pirineu and Aran

The upward trend has accelerated since 2023, with temperatures exceeding the average for the 1961-1990 reference period by more than two degrees

The salary gap between men and women in Girona is 4,020 euros annually

Men residing in Girona earn an average of 32,414 euros annually, while women receive 28,394 euros. The gender pay gap reaches 4,020 euros per year.

50 euros in items: this is why a man who entered the Girona recycling center during daytime hours was convicted

The accused accessed the recycling center during daylight hours and took a pair of sneakers and a laptop battery, valued at 50 euros. The Local Police intercepted him a short distance from the premises, with the items still in his possession

125 students cross the C-66 with 3,000 vehicles daily to go to class

This situation forces families, children, and teachers to endure risks and inconveniences that other schools in Catalonia do not have to face

12.5 hectometers cubed gained in 4 days: the rebound of the Darnius Boadella reservoir

According to official data from the Catalan Water Agency corresponding to this Sunday, December 28, the dam holds 48.74 cubic hectometers. This represents 76.9% of the reservoir's total capacity.

14 hotels for sale in Lloret de Mar represent 22% of the total in Girona

The concentration of hotels for sale in Lloret represents 22% of the total establishments available in the Girona regions.

Lass Kourouma: 9 call-ups with Girona and 0 minutes since February

Since his arrival, Lass has played every available minute in the promotion to Segunda RFEF with Girona B.