The reality within the Generalitat Fire Brigade has changed a lot throughout its history. Since its creation in the eighties until now, the Firefighters have become a fundamental pillar for the collective safety of the Catalans. The values that define the Corps, the vocation of service, the commitment to the citizenry, and the professionalism with which it responds have made it an undisputed benchmark inside and outside of Catalonia.

97.5% of consumer food waste occurs within households, compared to only 2.5% corresponding to food wasted when eating out. These data, corresponding to the 2025 Household Food Waste Panel from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, highlight the importance of taking action in this area. 2025 Household Food Waste Panel from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, highlight the importance of taking action in this area.

A Brilliant Thief, by Cristina Ros, has been the winning work of the El Vaixell de Vapor Award from Editorial Cruïlla, a cultural benchmark for children's and young adult literature in the Catalan language. The award for children's literature, endowed with 6,000 euros, was presented at the Mezza Salon of the Hotel Icon in Barcelona. For its part, the 2026 Gran Angular Award, intended for young adult literature and which this year celebrated its 36th edition, has been declared void.

Digital platforms have radically transformed the way we listen to music. Never before had we had access to such an extensive catalog of songs, artists, and styles, but this apparent abundance hides a paradox: even though we have countless proposals at the reach of a click, music consumption is increasingly concentrated on a small part of the content.

Chronic pain is one of the most invisibilized health conditions and, at the same time, one of those that has the greatest impact on people's quality of life. It often does not have a single or easily identifiable cause and ends up affecting not only physical well-being, but also emotional state, social relationships, and the ability to carry out daily activities. Despite this, even today there is a certain tendency to normalize it or address it partially.

Fire, smoke, epicness, heroism. A firefighter emerges from the flames in slow motion, surrounded by thick smoke with a person in their arms. This is how a large part of society must imagine what it is like to be a firefighter. Although a part of their work does resemble that, there is a large part of the task and preparation of the firefighters' trade that goes unnoticed and is just as important as the moment of action. The painstaking work, unknown to many people, is part of their day-to-day, and is a basic and indisputable pillar that makes the Fire Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya a global benchmark.

Autumn transforms the Ebro Delta. The rice fields change color after the harvest, the wetlands regain prominence with the passage of migratory birds, and the sunsets offer an especially characteristic light. Autumn is an excellent season for a getaway to the Ebro Delta, as it allows you to discover it while enjoying a very pleasant temperature. On foot or cycling quietly among the rice fields, or enjoying nautical activities along the river, which is the artery that connects a territory that never ceases to surprise.

Because energy reaches homes every day, Naturgy is launching a new corporate purpose to make it more accessible, understandable, closer, and useful to society. The campaign accompanying this launch reaffirms its ability to fulfill its commitments and to be present in people's daily lives. "Cada dia. Everyday" is the slogan the company is launching, which intertwines with the company's legacy of over 180 years of history.

More than 200 boats, 170 direct exhibitors and more than 300 brands will fill the Moll de la Fusta and Marina Port Vell in Barcelona for the 63rd edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show. Organized by Fira de Barcelona with the collaboration of the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), the show will present a wide selection of boats from major brands of all lengths, in addition to the largest displays of catamarans in the European nautical trade fair calendar.

The Generalitat de Catalunya wants to get ahead of the wave of retirements expected in public services with grants aimed at qualified young people. The initiative seeks to promote generational renewal and ensure the continuity and quality of public services with the incorporation of new profiles, especially with digital and innovative skills. The grants are 500 euros per month until the selection process is completed.

Plasma is an essential resource for our health and the medications derived from it are indispensable. They are used in the treatment of immunological and hematological diseases, as well as other rare and chronic conditions, and also in certain injuries and trauma-related pathologies. They are, therefore, fundamental to the quality of life of many people. During International Plasma Awareness Week, raising awareness about the importance of this biological resource becomes more necessary than ever.

Giving life to a real person who survived one of the most extreme mountaineering tragedies in Catalonia is a challenge that goes beyond acting. In Balandrau, vent salvatge, Álvaro Cervantes steps into the shoes of Josep Maria Vilà, the only survivor of the tragedy. His first contact with the story came through the documentary about the events. "I was very impressed by his mental strength to endure everything he endured," he explains.

Art, in all its forms, has the capacity to generate profound changes in the personal, social, educational, and therapeutic spheres. Education is, by definition, an essential engine for moving towards a fairer, more solidary, and sustainable society. From the union of these two areas, a binomial with great transformative potential is born, which the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera places at the center of its educational programs.

"How do we want to live tomorrow?" This is the underlying question posed by the Col·legi de l’Arquitectura Tècnica de Barcelona (Cateb) with ARTEC, a film and debate series that, from October 5th to November 30th at Espai Texas, puts some of the greatest challenges of housing and cities on the table.

The video game sector in Catalonia has consolidated thanks to a firm commitment to talent. The industry, recognized worldwide, counts on creative professionals who have a fundamental weight in the entire value chain, from creation to development, including the publishing and distribution of video games. The Catalan video game industry is characterized by constant growth and specialized educational centers such as the Center for Image and Multimedia Technology of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (CITM-UPC) are a reference.

The Baix Llobregat is among the preferred destinations for families and now aims to make a place for itself among the senior public as well with Silver Plans, the new program promoted by the Baix Llobregat Tourism Consortium. An initiative designed for a generation that has time, curiosity, and a great desire to continue discovering and enjoying new experiences.

From October 9th to 11th, pavilion 1 of Fira Barcelona Montjuïc will turn the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest into a meeting point for video game lovers and professionals. Heir to the IndieDevDay and Retrobarcelona, the event is a gathering for the industry, creators, players, and video game culture, with a specific commitment to video games in Catalan and a professional dimension designed to connect the Catalan sector with the international ecosystem.

Catalonia is playing a strong hand. In little more than a decade, video games have gone from being a peripheral activity to becoming a cultural industry with international projection. Around it, an ecosystem has been woven that combines independent studios and multinationals, talent trained in universities, investment, incubators, events, and public policies. But there are also imbalances and a global context of uncertainty, marked by layoffs, studio closures, business concentration, and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence. The challenge is to consolidate the sector without losing talent and projects.

The video game not only shows a culture, but also allows you to immerse yourself in it: the player interacts with it, makes decisions, and uses the rules of the world that is proposed to them.

Diversity in video games is not limited to counting how many people from underrepresented groups work in a studio. It also involves asking which characters appear, which experiences are considered in the design, who is left out due to an accessibility barrier, and what behavior communities allow. Making an industry more diverse is not just about incorporating more profiles, but about rethinking games, gaming spaces, and rules of coexistence.