Sant Cugat highlights human‑rights journalism and century‑long urban transformation

Journalist and writer Agus Morales, founder of the conflict‑focused magazine 5Wi, delivered a conference titled “Resistències” in Sant Cugat, urging that journalism keep people at the centre of its narratives amid wars, forced migrations and polarisation. He stressed the duty to protect human rights and to tell stories of dignity, hope and reconstruction beyond mere destruction.

A separate feature from Tot Sant Cugat presents a visual comparison of the city’s evolution over the past century. Photographs contrast historic scenes of agricultural fields, old streets and landmarks with modern images of a nearly 100,000‑inhabitant urban centre. Highlights include the transformation of the former Santiago Rusiñol street into a pedestrian commercial axis, the enduring FGC station of Les Planes, and the disappearance of the old Gríful gas station, among other heritage sites that illustrate Sant Cugat’s rapid growth while retaining many historic elements.