Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain: Corpus Christi mass at Cibeles and Madrid agenda
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Corpus Christi mass at Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles, with attendance estimated at between 1.1 and 1.2 million faithful by the Government Delegation and organisers respectively; the Spanish royal family and Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso were present. The pontiff declared that 'no one can kneel before the Lord and despise their brother' and called for an end to selfishness and indifference. Leo XIV received the Golden Key of Madrid and signed the city's book of honour, and the celebration concluded with a 700-metre Corpus procession through the city centre. The six-day trip includes stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, and is the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
Leire Díez case: Francisco Martínez recording and new information on Operació Catalunya
A recording of Leire Díez with former Secretary of State for Security Francisco Martínez, incorporated into the case file of Judge Santiago Pedraz, reveals that Martínez admitted the report about Xavier Trias's bank account was false and that minister Jorge Fernández Díaz was the 'number one leaker'. The UCO has delivered a report to the Audiencia Nacional inferring that Díez penetrated the Civil Guard to push disciplinary proceedings against officers investigating cases inconvenient for the Government. The Spanish Government has closed ranks around Civil Guard director general Mercedes González, who has admitted two meetings with Díez but denies making any commitment. The prosecution is seeking up to 15 years in prison for Martínez in the Kitchen case.
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Russian drone attack on Chernobyl nuclear fuel storage facility
The Ukrainian government reported that a Russian drone attack struck the container reception building of the Chernobyl Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility (CSSF) at 02:10, causing serious material damage. Energoatom confirmed that the 40-square-metre fire was extinguished and that there were no casualties or radioactive leaks. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi described the incident as 'extremely concerning' and 'of particular gravity', and announced an imminent inspection of the facility.
Pope's agenda in Catalonia: visits to Brians, Montserrat and Sagrada Família, and controversy over Catalan language
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Catalonia with stops at Brians 1 prison, Montserrat monastery, Barcelona cathedral, the parish of Sant Agustí in the Raval and the Sagrada Família, where he will inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ. The visit has sparked debate over the use of Catalan: Òmnium Cultural and the Moviment Gaudí have asked the pontiff to use Catalan at events, while the Sagrada Família denied a request to display a senyera on its façade. Parliament president Josep Rull welcomed the prison visit, which will be the first by a pope to a Spanish penitentiary. Salvador Illa received the pope and declared he 'resonates with the concerns of Catalan society'.
Israel bombs Dahiye neighbourhood in Beirut and resumes attacks on Lebanon
Israeli aircraft bombed the Dahiye neighbourhood in south Beirut in the first Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital since 16 April, causing at least 2 deaths and 11 wounded according to Lebanon's National News Agency. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office declared the attack was in response to Hezbollah fire on Israeli territory and stated that Israeli forces had eliminated 350 terrorists in one week. Hezbollah had rejected the new ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon, and Iran declared that a halt to Israeli bombardments in Lebanon was a red line for negotiations with Washington.
Gaza victims: at least 13 Palestinian deaths in Israeli actions on 7 June
Israeli military actions in Gaza caused at least 13 Palestinian deaths on 7 June, including four people in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle in west Gaza city, four deaths in a bombing of a police station in Jan Yunis and a fisherman killed at sea. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported a cumulative total of 72,971 deaths and 173,012 wounded in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
Armenian parliamentary elections: Pashinyan seeks re-election
Armenia held parliamentary elections, the first since the loss of Nagorno Karabakh, in a process described as a plebiscite on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his diplomatic response to the military defeat. Pashinyan has frozen Armenian participation in the CSTO, presented a bill for a referendum on EU accession and signed a strategic partnership agreement with the US. The campaign was marked by mutual accusations of disinformation and Russian influence.
Five Catalans from MV Hondius test negative for hantavirus and are discharged from hospital
The Department of Health confirmed that the five Catalan residents from the cruise ship MV Hondius have again tested negative for hantavirus by PCR and have been discharged from the Gómez Ulla hospital in Madrid, where they were admitted as close contacts of confirmed cases. All five are asymptomatic and in good general health, but must continue home isolation for a further 14 days to complete the 42-day protocol, with twice-daily temperature checks. The MV Hondius outbreak has caused three deaths — a Dutch couple and a German national — and the WHO has confirmed thirteen cases in total.
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Terrorist attack at Kochav Yair (Israel): one dead and four wounded
An Arab Israeli citizen from Taibe opened fire at multiple locations near Kochav Yair in central Israel, killing a 35-year-old man and wounding four others, two seriously. Israeli police classified the incident as a terrorist attack and declared that both suspects had been neutralised. The attack spread to areas adjacent to the communities of Tzur Yitzhak and Tzur Natan.
Peruvian presidential election: Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in the runoff
Peruvians voted in the presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular) and Roberto Sánchez (Juntos por el Perú). According to the last Ipsos poll published before the legal ban, Fujimori would receive 38% of votes and Sánchez 35%. Sánchez visited Pedro Castillo in prison and campaigned with the former president's chotano hat, while 23% of the electorate would vote for Fujimori solely to avoid Sánchez and 15% vice versa.
Jordi Turull (Junts) rules out negotiations with PP and criticises Sánchez
Junts secretary general Jordi Turull declared in an interview with La Vanguardia that there has been no contact with the PP about a possible motion of no confidence and that Feijóo should request a meeting rather than speaking to the media. Turull stated that Pedro Sánchez 'keeps generating fuel for the far right' by governing by decree and bypassing Parliament, and considered that the legislature's course has run its course. Various sources close to Sánchez and the PP assessed the political situation, with Polymarket assigning a 71% probability that Sánchez will remain at La Moncloa on 1 January 2027.
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Ukrainian drones strike Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region
Ukrainian drones struck various targets in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region. The governor of Saint Petersburg ordered residents to stay indoors due to the risk from gases released by the explosions.
Marc Márquez wins Hungarian Grand Prix and achieves his 100th MotoGP World Championship victory
Marc Márquez won the Hungarian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Balatón Park circuit, achieving his 100th victory across all World Championship categories, 28 days after shoulder surgery. The rider from Cervera overtook Pedro Acosta (KTM) with 10 laps remaining, and Bagnaia completed the podium in third place. The race was marked by a multi-rider crash on lap 1 caused by Jorge Martín, which forced the retirement of Fermín Aldeguer, Raúl Fernández and Marco Bezzecchi. Despite the victory, Bezzecchi retains the championship lead with a 72-point advantage over Márquez.
Teachers' strike in Catalonia: strike committee delays actions for PAU exams on 9 June
The strike committee of Catalan teachers' unions (USTEC, CGT, Intersindical, COS and CNT) agreed to delay protest actions until 09:00 on 9 June 2026 to allow secondary school students to reach their PAU examination boards. The strike coincides with Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona, and the committee has called a demonstration demanding structural change in Catalan public education. Meanwhile, USTEC and Professors de Secundària (ASPEPC) supported a proposed agreement with the Government, while UGT and CCOO did not.
2026 Generalitat budget: parliamentary approval and allocation for the Walter Benjamin Memorial Space
The Catalan Parliament rejected amendments against the Generalitat's 2026 budget, agreed by the Illa Government with ERC and the Comuns. The project includes an allocation for the rehabilitation of the former town hall and former schools in Portbou to create the Walter Benjamin Memorial Space, dedicated to preserving democratic memory. The Department of Language Policy sees its budget increase from 85 to 126 million euros, and the Government has agreed with ERC on 50 million euros for Catalan-language audiovisual content on social media.
Shooting near Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio: multiple victims
A shooting occurred at the intersection of Delaware and Glenwood avenues in Toledo, Ohio, near the Old West End Festival, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 61. Governor Mike DeWine declared that summer festivals should be safe spaces for families. The Gun Violence Archive has recorded 170 mass shootings in the United States in 2026.
2026 FIFA World Cup: imminent start and FIFA economic data
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting on 11 June in the United States, Mexico and Canada with 48 teams, is projected to generate revenues of more than 11,000 million dollars in the 2022–2026 four-year cycle, 47% more than Qatar 2022. FIFA targets 14,000 million for the 2030 World Cup, co-organised by Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar will participate in their sixth World Cup, while Iran faces visa problems for its technical staff in the US.
Indefinite public teachers' strike in the Valencian Country: progress in negotiations
Valencian teachers' unions STEPV, CCOO and UGT have analysed the Education Department's proposal delivered on 5 June, identifying progress compared to the 14 May document but maintaining disagreements over Catalan and the CPI review. CCOO and UGT denounced bad practices by the department, including live broadcasting of the sectoral negotiating table and threats of sanctions against union representatives. The indefinite strike, which began on 11 May, has paralysed Valencian public education.
Breakdown on the Barcelona–Girona–Figueres high-speed line: 12 hours of disruption
A breakdown on a train near Barcelona's La Sagrera station interrupted high-speed rail service between Barcelona and Figueres Vilafant for approximately 12 hours on Saturday. Adif worked overnight to remove the stricken train and repair the catenary, while rail operators evacuated passengers and provided an alternative road service. Normal service was restored on Sunday morning between Barcelona Sants, Girona and Figueres/Vilafant.
Multiple incidents on the Rodalies network: death in Cerdanyola and runaway wagon on R4
A person was killed by a Rodalies train in Cerdanyola del Vallès at an unauthorised crossing point, causing the interruption of R4 and R7 lines for several hours. Simultaneously, a works wagon ran uncontrolled for 20 kilometres on the R4 line from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia before colliding with a dead-end track in Castellbisbal. Adif also announced a delay in completing R3 works, with the section cut between Montcada and Parets del Vallès not expected to reopen until 2027.
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Gas leak in Palma: four seriously injured in a dwelling on Carrer de Pisa
A gas leak in a dwelling on Carrer de Pisa in Palma caused four seriously injured and nine lightly injured shortly after 6:00 am. Emergency services found three people unconscious and transferred the seriously injured — a 34-year-old woman and three men aged 33, 33 and 23 — to the Son Espases University Hospital. Initial investigations point to high levels of carbon monoxide from poor combustion of the gas boiler, and neighbours indicated the dwelling may have been used as an illegal tourist rental.
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Fuel tax relief: Spanish Government under pressure to extend beyond 30 June
The extension of fuel tax relief — reducing VAT from 21% to 10% and cutting the Special Hydrocarbons Tax — expires on 30 June 2026. The Spanish Confederation of Service Station Operators has publicly requested that the measures be maintained at least until after the summer, warning that without the reductions petrol could rise by up to 29 cents per litre. Since the measures came into force, petrol prices have fallen by more than 15% and diesel by more than 17%.
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Body found on Almassora beach possibly that of a missing minor
Civil Guard divers located a body on the Pla de la Torre beach in Almassora, approximately 200 metres from the mouth of the Millars river and 300 metres from the coastline where a minor had disappeared on Thursday. The Civil Guard declared that the body could be that of the missing minor, and Judicial Police officers were deployed to the area to identify it.
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2026 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix: Andrea Antonelli wins
19-year-old Andrea Antonelli won the 2026 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, his fifth consecutive victory. The race was marked by crashes involving Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc, which triggered a red flag and a standing restart half an hour later. The final podium was Antonelli, Hamilton and Hadjar, while Max Verstappen retired and George Russell was penalised and dropped to last place.
Restoration of R-2 south and Tarragona Regional services via the Garraf Tunnels
Service on the R-2 south and Tarragona Regional lines was restored via the Garraf Tunnels after exploratory inspection walks confirmed the state of the infrastructure. The emergency works on the tunnels, which had 'great complexity' due to difficult access to the three intervention points, are set to finish on 8 June 2026.
Parental donations to children for housing: record levels in Tarragona province
Parental donations of properties and money for housing to children have increased by 20% in the last year in Tarragona province and represent a record over the last five years, according to notarial statistics. The housing crisis has generated a generational transfer dynamic in the property market, with baby boomers financially rescuing millennial children unable to afford independence.
Olivia Rodrigo makes surprise appearance at Primavera Sound in Barcelona
Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance at Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona before 71,000 attendees, in a 45-minute set on the Occident stage during which she premiered the song 'What's Wrong with Me' from her upcoming album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love'. The singer invited Robert Smith, leader of The Cure, on stage, and performed tracks including 'Vampire', 'Drop Dead' and 'The Cure'. The festival also featured performances by Kneecap, My Bloody Valentine, The xx, Gorillaz and Rusowsky, and had Pedro Sánchez as a surprise guest at the Gorillaz concert.
Shooting incidents in La Mina neighbourhood: Mossos to reinforce police presence
The La Mina neighbourhood has recorded at least three shooting incidents with no injuries since late April, including a dispute between two families on Passeig de Camarón and a follow-up of shots fired into the air on a nearby street. The Mossos d'Esquadra have committed to intensifying weapons and drugs checks in the neighbourhood and will deploy additional officers to the La Mina police station this summer.
Cosco and PTP present concession for the multipurpose terminal at Tarragona's Moll d'Andalusia
Guillermo Misiano, director general of Argentine logistics group PTP, presented the concession project for the multipurpose terminal at Tarragona's Moll d'Andalusia, where PTP is a minority partner in a Cosco-led joint venture. Misiano declared that 'Tarragona will be the European reference for Cosco and PTP'.
Girona FC has been relegated to Segunda División after being eliminated in the promotion play-off by Elche in the final and by Rayo Vallecano in an earlier round. The club had won the promotion play-off against Tenerife and had eliminated Eibar along the way.
Municipalities in Camp de Tarragona without food retail: at least 23 affected
At least 23 municipalities in the Camp de Tarragona, and possibly up to 25, have no food retail establishments, with the Conca de Barberà (9 municipalities) and Baix Camp (6 municipalities) as the most affected regions. The Generalitat de Catalunya has conducted a survey targeting the area's small villages to assess the situation.
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Apple presents WWDC26 with iOS 27 and new operating system versions
Apple held WWDC26, at which it presented iOS 27, a new version of iPadOS and a new version of macOS. The keynote began at 10:00 local time in Cupertino (19:00 on the Iberian Peninsula).
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Proposed amendment to Menorca Council's Language Use Regulations: 158 objections received
The proposed amendment to Menorca Council's Language Use Regulations has received 158 objections from organisations and individuals, all opposed to the initiative. The PSIB has demanded that the Council withdraw the proposal, which Socialist councillor Eduardo Robsy has described as a measure that 'reduces the protection of Catalan as Menorca's own language' and is 'neither necessary nor properly processed'.
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Anti-overtourism demonstration in Mallorca planned for 26 July
The Menys turisme, més vida platform has called a demonstration for 26 July in Palma to bring the city to a standstill against overtourism. Spokesperson Dani Comas warned that 'this summer will be difficult to be Mallorcan' and alerted to the impact of the total solar eclipse on 12 August on saturation. The platform announced a 'more combative' summer with actions ahead of the demonstration.
Real Madrid members voted to elect the club's president in an election called by surprise by Florentino Pérez. Pérez's main rival, Enrique Riquelme, promised to sign Haaland, Rodrigo Hernández and Jürgen Klopp as manager if he won, while Pérez announced an offer of more than 150 million euros for a Champions League player and the return of José Mourinho. Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Real Madrid fan during his visit to Spain.
Income spent on rent in Girona province: 55% of gross salary in 2025
Residents in Girona province spent 55% of their gross salary on rent for an 80 m² flat in 2025, above the Spanish average of 50%, placing Girona among the ten provinces where rent weighs most heavily on income.
Generalitat authorises first conversion of a wind farm into a hybrid wind-solar plant in Catalonia
The Generalitat de Catalunya has granted the first authorisation to convert the Monclues wind farm, owned by Engie and built in 2012, into a hybrid wind-solar plant. The Government's renewable energy committee has granted environmental approval, but the project still awaits the go-ahead from the Urban Planning Commission.
Catalan High Court of Justice upholds six-year prison sentence for sexual assault in Lleida
The Catalan High Court of Justice upheld the six-year prison sentence for sexual assault handed down by the Lleida Provincial Court, rejecting the defence's appeal. The court declared that the victim's testimony was corroborated by other evidence and that the facts constituted sexual assault through the use of violence.
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Supreme Court upholds convictions for assault on a cannabis plantation in Navarcles
The Supreme Court partially upheld appeals by two of those convicted for the violent assault on a cannabis plantation in Navarcles, reducing the sentence for robbery with violence but upholding convictions for murder, attempted homicide and injuries. The convicted individuals continue to face sentences exceeding 42 years in prison.
Tarragona Amphitheatre: comprehensive restoration project with recovery of sea entrance
The Tarragona Amphitheatre, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, will undergo a comprehensive restoration that will include the recovery of the historic sea entrance. The first intervention will address access to the arena, while the restoration of the Colonia Forum is practically complete.
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Bernardo Silva confirms Barcelona as an option but makes no final decision
Bernardo Silva declared that Barcelona is one of his options but that he has not made any final decision, and that he is looking for a team where he feels truly wanted. The Portuguese midfielder will become a free agent on 30 June 2026 after deciding not to renew with Manchester City. Portugal played a friendly against Chile as World Cup preparation.
Fire at the former SAFA bakery in Blanes: a man arrested
The Blanes Local Police arrested a man as the alleged perpetrator of the fire at the former SAFA bakery, which burned approximately 800 square metres of forest area. The fire started at around 2:45 pm and the Generalitat's fire service deployed four units.
BRCat Salt–Girona corridor recognised as a European best practice in sustainable mobility
The BRCat corridor network, and in particular the Salt–Girona corridor, has been designated as a European best practice within the eBRT2030 project. The Minister for Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, Sílvia Paneque, highlighted that the corridor is part of the Generalitat's strategy to promote public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles.
Tàrrega Ska Punk Fest cancelled early due to medical incident
The second edition of the Tàrrega Ska Punk Fest was cancelled early due to a medical incident. Police sources confirmed that two people were evacuated for indisposition, one of them in cardiac arrest.
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Berga's Patum: Patum de Lluïment and end of Corpus festivities
The Patum de Lluïment took place on Sunday 7 June 2026 in Berga, as the last daytime event of the Corpus festivities. Mayor Ivan Sànchez expressed the dichotomy between satisfaction at the Patum experienced and sadness at the approaching end. The Cobla Berga Jove premiered the piece 'Els Saletes, Patum i mam', composed by Robert Agustina as a tribute to the Els Saletes group, which provided music for the Patum for 40 years.
The Tomb Raider series has been filmed at various locations in Girona, including the Plaça del Vi, Carrer de Santa Clara and the cathedral. During filming at the Plaça del Vi, access to the space was restricted. Festivalot director Rita Peré mentioned the filming as an element that attracted attention during the festival weekend.
Underwater cleaning of wet wipes from the seabed at Sant Feliu de Guíxols: 300 kg removed
Around thirty volunteer divers participated in a wet wipe cleaning session on the seabed at Sant Feliu de Guíxols beach, organised by the Sublimits centre. The centre's director, Lola Cervantes, declared that 'there is a carpet of wet wipes here', and the campaign managed to remove 300 kilograms of wet wipes.
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Gualba Solidària raises 70,000 euros for childhood cancer research
The Gualba Solidària association has raised 70,000 euros for childhood cancer research, an initiative born from the case of Èlia, a girl who has been living with a spinal tumour since the age of 2.
Lleida Calaveres Football Club: new club founded to preserve the city's football legacy
The Lleida Calaveres Football Club has been constituted, founded on the initiative of supporters' clubs, season ticket holders and fans, with the aim of preserving the city of Lleida's football legacy and declaring itself the emotional, social and identity heir of UE Lleida, Lleida Esportiu and Lleida CF. Marc Torres, deputy president of Lleida CF, handed over the keys to the Camp d'Esports to the Paeria.
Traffic accident on the T-11 between Reus and Tarragona: one-hour closure
Two traffic accidents on the T-11 road between Reus and Tarragona caused several injuries and the closure of the road towards Tarragona for approximately one hour, with queues of more than 1.5 kilometres. The Catalan Traffic Service announced the closure of the main road connecting the two cities.
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Electricity price on 7 June 2026: minimum of 0 €/MWh in the afternoon
The electricity price reached a daily minimum of 0 euros/MWh between 16:00 and 17:00 on 7 June 2026, while the maximum was 112.14 euros/MWh between 21:00 and 22:00. Prices were very low during the central hours of the day, reflecting high solar generation.