Catalonia
Catalan police probe Mango founder's death as possible homicide
Catalan police are investigating the death of Mango founder Isak Andic as a possible homicide, focusing on his eldest son, Jonathan Andic. The case, initially archived as an accident, was reopened in March 2025 by a Martorell judge. The family expresses confidence in Jonathan's innocence as police analyze his mobile phone.
Junts bases approve end of pact with PSOE
The bases of Junts per Catalunya have endorsed with 87% support the decision to break the investiture pact with the PSOE, with 66% participation from the membership. The online consultation, which ended on Thursday, confirms the strategy announced by Carles Puigdemont on Monday in Perpiñán. The party will pursue case-by-case opposition without forcing elections or motions of censure.
Supreme court backs declassifying only three documents on aragonès spying
Spain's Supreme Court has endorsed the government's decision to declassify only three documents linked to the spying on Pere Aragonès's phone using the Pegasus program. The ruling dismisses the Catalan government's appeal, which sought more details to safeguard national security. The court warns that broader declassification would endanger the rule of law.
Dana Alice reopens debate on expropriations in Catalonia's flood-prone areas
Catalonia endured another day of torrential rains from dana Alice yesterday, causing damage to homes, 18 injuries, and over 2,500 emergency calls. The Generalitat maintains the emergency phase in several Tarragona counties and faces political criticism for President Salvador Illa's initial absence. Affected mayors demand structural expropriations in risk areas to prevent future episodes.