The National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC) Barcelona is celebrating. The institution marks half a century of history and the party for the celebration of its 50th anniversary brought together more than a thousand people at the new Montjuïc campus. Students from all years – from those at the Esplugues de Llobregat campus until 1991, and those from Montjuïc since the Barcelona Olympic Games –, faculty, administrative and service staff, teaching and research staff, students, and people associated with the center, enjoyed a night marked by reunions, emotion, and a sense of belonging.

Artificial intelligence has ceased to be a promise of the future to become a daily tool in consultancies: 7 out of 10 professional offices already use it in their day-to-day, according to the latest edition of the Barometer of Consulting, from Wolters Kluwer, a leading technology provider of software solutions, information, and services for professional offices and companies.

There is plenty to choose from. This summer, holidays are packed with activities. Cultural heritage is adorned to welcome visitors with a dream program to enjoy with the family too. If you are planning a getaway, for a day or several, be sure to consult the 2026 Summer Program of the Cultural Heritage of the Generalitat de Catalunya.Summer Program 2026 from the Cultural Heritage of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Summer in Catalonia smells of the sea and, above all, of sweet fruit. But, what is the undisputed king of the season? According to the 1st edition of the "Thermometer of Taste" presented by Ametller Origen, the verdict is clear: watermelon (39%) is the fruit with the favorite taste of summer for Catalans.The study, based on a survey of 800 people from across the territory between Ametller Origen and Appinio, places this fruit as the quintessential summer icon. The podium is completed by melon (22.8%) and cherry (18.9%), which also consolidate as some of the most representative fruits of Catalonia, along with yellow peach.Despite the historical rivalry between watermelon and melon on summer tables, watermelon has managed to take first place thanks to its hydration and lightness. Furthermore, respondents highlight that watermelon transports them to moments of their childhood.Regarding the four Catalan provinces, watermelon is the preferred fruit throughout the territory. Tarragona is where it gets the highest support, with 42% of responses, followed by Barcelona (41.2%); in Girona, the choice reaches 38.5%, and in Lleida it is 34.5%. An average of 2.3 pieces of fruit per day

Catalans consume an average of 2.3 pieces of fruit per day, a figure in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), which advises eating between two and three pieces of fruit per day, as part of a diet that includes at least five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. The Ametller Origen study shows that men and women consume practically the same amount. By territory, Barcelona is the province with the highest consumption, while Girona registers the lowest. Furthermore, a clear trend is also observed: the older the respondents are, the more fruit they consume. Regarding consumption habits, 67% of respondents state that the best time to eat fruit is in the morning or at lunchtime. On the other hand, only 8% consider that the evening is the ideal time to consume it.The study also reveals that taste is an increasingly decisive factor. In fact, 90% of respondents say they would be willing to pay more for tastier fruit. When buying it, they also particularly value proximity and ripeness.Furthermore, 95% of participants recognize that visual appearance influences their purchasing decision, which shows that consumers are increasingly selective and demanding. Despite this, 81% admit that it is increasingly difficult for them to find fruit with the same taste they remember from childhood, a fact that reinforces the perception that regaining taste is one of the main demands of consumers today.The Taste is Ours

The presentation of the I Taste Thermometer coincides with the launch of the new Ametller Origen brand, El Gust és Nostre. True to its constant evolution, the Penedès-based company is committed to a narrative focused on taste as a guarantor of product quality and excellence. Ametller Origen, which this year celebrates 25 years, builds its present and future model on taste as a backbone element that articulates all its activity, from the first seed to the table experience. A totally unique model that has made the company the preferred chain by consumers in the fruit and vegetable category in Spain, according to the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU). The launch is part of a new global purpose: “Empower the world to be guided by taste”. “Excellent taste is not a coincidence; it is the direct consequence of our way of doing things and that is what makes us unique,” explains Josep Ametller, CEO and co-founder of Ametller Origen.

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The commemoration of the International Year of the Peasant Woman becomes, this 2026, a platform to highlight the work that thousands of women in our country have carried out in hundreds of fields, farms, wineries, mills, cooperatives and homes and which, for too long, has been relegated to the background. Women have been, along with men, key drivers of the rural world, and as the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC) emphasizes, "they have sown, harvested, cared for animals, managed family economies, looked after families and given birth to sons and daughters, thereby keeping the territory alive and helping to build the future of our municipalities". Many times, they continue from the Federation, "they have done so, however, without recognition, without visibility and without occupying the place they deserved".

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CaixaBank has celebrated in Barcelona the second edition of the Generació + meetings, an initiative aimed at the senior collective that this year incorporates as a novelty the awarding of the Generació + Prizes. The event, which has the collaboration of VidaCaixa and SegurCaixa Adeslas, has focused on longevity and the recognition of senior figures crucial for their work. Francesc Salvador, vice-president of the Portal Private Foundation; Carme Trilla, president of the Hàbitat3 Foundation, and Dr. Ramon Cristòfol, specialized in geriatrics, have been the recipients of the awards.The event, held at CaixaBank's corporate headquarters in Barcelona, brought together a large audience and served to highlight the need to maintain healthy longevity. Maria Alsina, territorial director of CaixaBank in Barcelona, inaugurated the event, which also included the participation of the commercial director of retail at CaixaBank's territorial directorate in Barcelona, Miguel Gramuntell. Maria Alsina highlighted the entity's commitment to accompanying people throughout all stages of their lives, and Gramuntell presented the specific solutions that the entity offers to promote well-being, autonomy, and personal planning in this stage, and emphasized that Generació + symbolizes CaixaBank's commitment to a differential financial proposal aimed at the senior segment.

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In 2026, the 40th anniversary of Spain’s – and therefore Catalonia’s – accession to the European Union (EU) will be commemorated, a milestone that has decisively contributed to the country’s democratic, institutional, economic, and social progress. Accession was crucial for the consolidation of democracy and the adoption of values such as human dignity, freedom, justice, equality, and the rule of law. At the same time, Catalonia opened up to the world and has since undergone significant economic, demographic, and quality of life transformations.

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Machismo, racism, xenophobia, aporophobia, anti-gypsyism, ableism, LGTBI-phobia and ageism are rooted in our society with hate speech that integrates into our daily lives. The campaign #ItHate is powered by the Table of entities of the Social Third Sector of Catalonia and aims to raise awareness of the effects of increasing polarization and the rise of discriminatory messages against vulnerable groups, less than a year before the municipal elections.

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In the heart of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, the Cadí tunnel, an infrastructure owned by the Generalitat de Catalunya, is much more than an infrastructure: it is an essential connection axis between regions and a key piece of mobility in the Pyrenees. With more than five kilometers in length, it is a strategic corridor that concentrates vehicle flows throughout the year.

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Today, June 27, marks Catalonia's Business Day, an initiative promoted by the Government of the Generalitat of Catalonia in 2021 that aims to highlight the strategic role of the business fabric in the economic and social development of the territory. Beyond their productive function, companies, from entrepreneurial initiatives to large corporations, become key players in talent generation, wealth creation, and territorial balance, contributing decisively to collective prosperity.

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Volcanic beaches, cetaceans in freedom and an average annual temperature of 23 degrees. Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, combines unique nature and historic towns that captivate at first sight. Starting with a swim in the Atlantic, continuing among volcanoes and finishing under one of the cleanest skies on the planet undoubtedly seems like an irresistible plan. The possibility of arriving from Barcelona with up to 38 weekly frequencies thanks to Vueling's direct connections makes it even more accessible.

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Each year, the Joan Brossa Foundation adds more and more educational centers that want to practice poetry and art from a playful, experimental, and radical perspective, just as the poet Joan Brossa created. To break away from canons and innovate, to try new ways of writing, to play with the forms of language as if they were objects you can hang on walls... Brossa is intuition, play, and freedom, and so too is the educational program that the Joan Brossa Foundation's Centre for Free Arts makes available to schools and families.

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The Kit Digital program, an initiative of the Spanish government managed by Red.es, has become the most requested SME digitalization program in the history of Spain. In the case of Catalonia, more than 172,700 grants have been awarded, the equivalent of over 684.1 million euros. For its part, in the province of Barcelona, approximately 125,100 grants have been given, representing 493.4 million euros. Furthermore, this province has, with its headquarters in the region, more than 1,875 active digital agents. In the city of Barcelona alone, more than 44,100 digital vouchers have been delivered, equivalent to over 170.3 million euros. In this region, the adoption of secure workstations, the implementation of websites, and process management stand out among the most requested solutions, while financial activities, trade and hospitality, other services, and the construction sector are the sectors with the largest concentration of grants awarded.

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Edició de Premsa Periòdica Ara SL develops Goita Barcelona, an artificial intelligence agent from Diari ARA designed to help users discover cultural, gastronomic, and leisure plans in Barcelona based on selected sources, context, and editorial criteria.

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A total of 123 out of 206 measures from the National Pact for Language have already been completed, 27 are in an advanced stage and 43 are underway, with a budgetary execution of 256.8 million euros. The record offer of 150,000 places to learn the language, the growth of regular speakers, or the presence of the language in cultural, audiovisual, and technological fields are some of the indicators that demonstrate that “we are fulfilling our commitment to Catalan”. This is highlighted by the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, at the latest presentation event held at the Auditorium of the Palau de la Generalitat under the title From Commitment to Action. Assessment of the first year of the National Pact for Language.

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The technology center Eurecat has received the National Award for Knowledge and Innovation Transfer 2025, awarded by the Generalitat de Catalunya, in recognition of its continuous work to improve business opportunities and social welfare through applied research, technological transfer, and innovation.

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Training journalists, scriptwriters, directors, public relations professionals, and, in short, communicators is one of the objectives of UVic-UCC. The Faculty of Business and Communication (FEC) at the Vic Campus offers three professionalized degrees in which students not only learn communication: they practice it from day one. Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, and Advertising and Public Relations constitute a complete offering in which future communicators are trained for a changing professional environment, putting into practice what they learn from the very beginning.

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Security of supply, affordability, and advancing towards environmental sustainability are the challenges of the energy trilemma. Balancing these three principles is complex. Therefore, governments and industries must rethink the ecological transition, as not all actions that can be taken adhere to these three rules. In this regard, green gas emerges as one of the great alternatives, because it is key to decarbonization and can be distributed through existing gas infrastructure, which allows for cost reduction. Hence Naturgy's commitment to the development of renewable gas.

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The Efficient Energy Cluster of Catalonia (CEEC) celebrated last night the 13th edition of the Night of Efficiency, the major annual meeting of the Catalan energy sector. The event, held at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, brought together more than 750 professionals, companies, start-ups, research centers, and institutional representatives in an evening dedicated to energy efficiency, innovation, talent, and the energy transition, and served to vindicate the key role of the energy sector in business competitiveness, the decarbonization of the economy, technological innovation, the transformation of the productive fabric, and access to a more efficient, sustainable energy model closer to citizens.

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A new concept of store specializing in the sale of products from Amazon liquidations, as well as other large e-commerce platforms, arrives in Barcelona. Tomorrow, from 10 a.m., Megafeirón opens its doors in Polinyà (Av. Sentmenat 1E). This is an event for lovers of smart shopping and savings, offering a unique shopping experience in the region of Vallès Occidental and its surroundings.

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