Mossos d'Esquadra

Barcelona protests during Diada celebrations

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Barcelona: Eight arrested after riots during Diada protests

Tensions rose in Barcelona during the Diada celebrations, beginning with clashes between antifascist and left-wing independentist organizations and the far-right group Aliança Catalana. During a floral offering at the Fo

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1054 clusters · 4924 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: European agriculture faces climate-driven water crisis and calls for new strategy

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

France and Catalonia face extreme heat and economic strain

25 clusters · 215 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: France records hottest summer ever amid heatwaves and wildfires

The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1900, with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The season was defined by three major heatwaves totaling 53 days and a significant drought, with precipitation levels 40%

Isak Andic death investigation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Jonathan Andic's Ecuador trip under investigation in Mango founder's death case

The investigation into the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, who fell from a cliff in Spain in December 2024, has expanded to include scrutiny of his therapist and his son, Jonathan Andic. Investigators are examining t

Police assault in Cadaqués

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sant Cugat councillor Jordi Guirado assaulted at information tent

In August 2026, a police officer in Cadaqués was injured during the ‘Ball d’Istiú’ concert after being struck in the nose by an individual. The suspect reportedly destroyed a security partition inside a police vehicle du

Global banking phishing and fraud trends

7 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Authorities warn of rising phishing and fraud scams in Hungary and Slovakia

Authorities and legal experts in Paraguay, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia have issued warnings regarding a rise in banking fraud, phishing, and impersonation scams. In Paraguay and Sp

Mossos d'Esquadra criminal investigations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mossos d'Esquadra investigate kidnapping and shooting in Gavà

Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating a suspected kidnapping and shooting in the Can Espinós area of Gavà, Barcelona. A man was shot while riding a motorcycle and was reportedly forced into the trunk of a vehicle. The vict

Catalan regional police staffing and support requests

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Garrotxa leaders demand fulfillment of Mossos d'Esquadra staffing commitment

Local authorities in Catalonia are calling for increased support and staffing from the Mossos d'Esquadra to address regional security concerns. In Terrassa, city officials have requested greater involvement from the Cat

Vehicle accidents and fires in Spain and Latin America

12 clusters · 104 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Traffic accidents in Argentina involve pregnant women

Following a series of fatal accidents and fires in Spain and Latin America through mid-August 2026, new incidents of vehicle fires, collisions, and impaired driving have been reported. On 16 August 2026, a Honda Civic ca

Controversy surrounding Cronos film

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Enric Auquer discusses role in ‘Cronos’ about 2017 Catalonia attacks

The film ‘Cronos’, directed by Fernando González Molina, recreates the August 2017 terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. The narrative focuses on the ‘Cronos’ police operation, a 124-hour deployment aimed at locat

Spain road traffic accidents – Summer 2026

29 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: AP-7 highway accident near Vila-real leaves one injured

The wave of road crashes that intensified in July continued across the country through August. Earlier in May, a van overturned near Segovia and a tractor‑car collision in Córdoba left a teenager dead. June saw a head‑on

Fatal stabbing of man in Manresa by minors

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Spain: Multiple investigations into homicide, forced marriage, and child abuse

In early September 2026, a 45-year-old man, identified as Carles Vilajosana, was fatally stabbed during a local festival in Manresa, Catalonia. The incident occurred during a brawl involving two groups of people. Two mi

Fugitive arrests in Barcelona

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Barcelona police capture Turkish fugitive sentenced to 26 years

Spanish National Police have apprehended two international fugitives in Barcelona. In mid-August, authorities arrested a Polish national in a city center hotel. The individual was wanted by Icelandic authorities for a

Infant homicide investigation in Tarragona

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Santa Bàrbara residence search reveals infant remains and 28 rescued dogs

Authorities in Tarragona have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of the bone remains of an 18-month-old child, Nizan, inside a residence in Santa Bárbara. The discovery was prompted by a disappeara

Marijuana plantation dismantlements in Spain

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Spanish police dismantle drug operations and investigate poisoning

Spanish law enforcement agencies have conducted separate operations to dismantle marijuana cultivation sites. In Moraleda de Zafayona, the Guardia Civil dismantled two sites—one greenhouse and one outdoor plot—as part o

Catalonia: Governance challenges and political shifts

9 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Salvador Illa prioritizes forest management and renewable energy in Catalonia

As Salvador Illa’s administration enters its second year, the focus has shifted from the political ‘procés’ era toward a mandate of effective governance. While the PSC-led coalition maintains parliamentary stability, it

Assault on Italian tourist in Barcelona

4 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Nicola Maggiotto shows recovery after Barcelona assault

On August 12, 2026, 21-year-old Nicola Maggiotto, a student from Asolo, Italy, was placed in a medically induced coma following a violent assault in the Port Fòrum area of Sant Adrià de Besòs, near Barcelona. Witnesses r

European luxury vehicle theft and forgery investigation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Mossos d'Esquadra recover €640,000 in stolen luxury vehicles

Authorities in Spain, specifically the Mossos d’Esquadra, recovered nine high-end vehicles valued at approximately 640,000 euros following an investigation into fraudulent registration and document forgery. The recovered

Operational challenges at Spanish airports

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Barcelona-El Prat Airport ground staff strike disrupts flights

During the first half of 2026, Spanish airports saw a significant increase in flight delays and cancellations, with more than a third of departing flights affected. While Barcelona's El Prat Airport saw a 70% decrease in

Police operations against organized crime in Spain and DE

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Spanish police arrest suspects for weapons and drug offenses

Law enforcement agencies in Spain and Germany have conducted various operations targeting organized crime, drug trafficking, and illegal weapons possession. In a coordinated effort involving Europol, authorities arreste

Save Europe Act holds controversial Barcelona demonstration

31 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: FC Barcelona condemns police force used against fans in Elche

The Save Europe Act (SEA) movement held its first Spanish demonstration in Barcelona’s Plaça Sant Jaume as part of its ‘European Shield’ tour. The event, which advocated for ‘remigration’ and the closure of European bord

Violent incidents and arrests in Spain

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Police arrest suspects following separate stabbing incidents in Barcelona and Ciutadella

Police in Barcelona and Ciutadella have arrested suspects following separate violent incidents. In Barcelona, a knife fight in Rambla del Raval left one person with chest wounds; while the Guardia Urbana arrested one att

Brians 2 prison staff security protests

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Brians 2 prison staff protest for increased security

On August 16, 2026, a visitor at the Brians 2 penitentiary center in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Barcelona, assaulted a staff member in the communications area. The attack reportedly began after the employee asked the visito

Missing children search operations

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: San Luis: Three-year-old girl found safe after disappearance

In early August 2026, two separate search operations in Spain resulted in the recovery of missing children. A 16-year-old girl missing since July 17 in Pineda de Mar was returned home safely, and a 5-year-old boy who dis

Alicante dog breeding and mutilation network

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Spanish authorities dismantle multiple fraud and illegal manufacturing networks

Under ‘Operation Goscan’, the Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal network in Alicante involved in the illegal aesthetic mutilation of dogs, specifically through ear and tail amputations. The investigation began after a v

Fatal motorcycle accidents in Romania

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Romania reports multiple violent crimes and fatal accidents

Separate fatal motorcycle accidents have been reported on major roads in Romania. In Cluj County, a 36-year-old motorcyclist died on the DN1 near Vâlcele after colliding with a truck. Police indicated the truck driver m

Crime trends targeting elderly populations in Iberia

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Lleida driver arrested after fatal car accident in Canal d'Urgell

Reports from Portugal and Spain indicate a rise in criminal activities targeting elderly populations and residential properties. In Portugal, data shows an increase in fraud against the elderly, with 2,756 cases recorde

Spain emergency services and infrastructure updates

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Emergency services respond to various incidents across Spain

In late July 2026, the Spanish government authorized additional radio frequencies for emergency and civil protection services nationwide. Issued by the Ministry for the Digital Transformation and Public Function, the mea

Violent deaths and discoveries in Spain and Ecuador

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Police investigate discovery of human remains in Ecuador and Spain

In Spain, authorities launched an investigation after two bodies were discovered in a residence with “clear signs of violence at the scene.” Following this, police in Lleida, Spain, began investigating the death of a wo

Criminal activity in Catalonia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Catalan police address drug charges in Terrassa and vehicle thefts in Tarragona

In Catalonia, police are conducting operations to address various criminal activities. In Terrassa, a joint operation involving Municipal and National Police at the Terrassa Est station identified 17 individuals, resulti