Plains, lakes and hills. Mountains, lush forests and a rugged coast bathed by the Adriatic Sea. Croatia is an incomparable destination to enjoy this summer, but also perfect to discover at any time of the year: a destination easily accessible from Barcelona thanks to Vueling's direct flights to Split and Dubrovnik.

Languages are not only useful for conversation, but also for legislating, negotiating, defending rights, and building societies. Catalan is one of them. And in the Balearic Islands, this reality takes on a special dimension: the native language coexists with a rich legal tradition that is part of the identity of the Islands and remains fully in force.

Entrepreneurship is much more than having a good idea. It's turning it into a real project. It's taking risks, overcoming difficulties, and making decisions. It's taking a step forward. And, above all, it's knowing with whom to take it. Transforming an idea into a viable business is one of the challenges many entrepreneurs face, and often the path is not easy.

The exhibition When healthcare becomes a refuge builds a visual and documentary narrative through two connected realities: on the one hand, the impact of the war on the healthcare system in Gaza and its consequences on children, and on the other, the healthcare reception initiatives that allow some of these children to be treated in hospitals in Catalonia.

Grocery shopping is part of everyday life, but it's not always an easy task. That's why the BonpreuEsclat app has become essential for many users.

Take care of themisBarcelona Zoo's new immersive experience, which invites young and old to protect biodiversity. Located next to the access from Ciutadella Park, this new proposal welcomes visitors who, in a fun and interactive way, can discover how to get involved in preserving species and ecosystems.  Barcelona Zoo continues to advance in its transformation project to become a new benchmark space for the preservation of the planet's biodiversity, as a key part of the Citadel of Knowledge project and with Cuida'ls it aims to involve young and old so they connect with nature through experiences and play. The future Citadel of Knowledge will make Ciutadella Park and its surroundings a leading node in Europe for knowledge, dissemination, research, and innovation. Alba and the otter

Cuida'ls is a 230 m² installation distributed in three spaces: a first immersive room to understand what biodiversity is and two rooms with interactive elements to take action and learn to preserve the natural environment. In the immersive room, the avatars of a caregiver, Alba, and her companion, the otter, receive visitors and accompany them on a journey through time to discover the origins of life, the richness of different ecosystems, and the numerous threats that endanger biodiversity. From poaching to pollution, fires, or overexploitation of resources. At the end of the immersive projection, Alba and the otter invite visitors to move to the second room and learn, through digital and interactive content, about real cases of illegal animal trade and the networked work carried out by entities, organizations, and security forces, such as the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) and the Mossos d'Esquadra, to prevent this illegal trafficking of wild species. Zoo, reception center

The Barcelona Zoo is a center adhering to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the international agreement whose purpose is to prevent illegal trafficking of species, and it displays replicas of real objects confiscated from visitors, in the second room of the facility. The zoo acts as a rescue and shelter center for animals intervened by administrations and thanks to this agreement it has already become a new home for numerous confiscated animals.   Through interactive elements, visitors can also discover the conservation status of some species, based on the classification by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the international organization dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity. The activity shows how the Barcelona Zoo and the Barcelona Zoo Foundation contribute to preserving certain threatened native species with numerous conservation projects inside and outside different natural habitats, such as, for example, the conservation project of the Montseny newt, the TUROCAT project for the reintroduction of the European polecat, or initiatives to recover populations of Iberian minnows, Pyrenean brook newts and the Mediterranean tortoise, among others.    Finally, in a third space designed to move directly to action and also equipped with digital and interactive elements, visitors can learn about the Barcelona Companion Animal Reception Center (CAACB) and find out how to collaborate or contribute to the care of the animals it hosts. In this last room, young and old can formalize their commitment to the preservation of biodiversity and draw an animal that will be projected as an avatar on the large outdoor screen in the "Cuida'ls" space, simulating their reintroduction. For all ages and educational centers 

This space has been designed taking into account the different ages of the public visiting the Barcelona Zoo, with special emphasis on children and young people. There are contents designed so that the little ones can familiarize themselves with basic concepts such as biodiversity and the main risks we face; and others more elaborate so that young people can delve into these same topics.  Since its opening, Cuida’ls also has a program of complementary activities to the visit and educational proposals aimed at schools and institutes and linked to curricular content.

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Three out of every four euros of the record spending planned in the 2026 Budgets are allocated to social policies, and the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion is one of the main beneficiaries of the departmental distribution planned in the accounts. The overall budget of the departments grows to 40,399 million euros, 24.9% more than in 2023 and, in this context, the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion will have 4,248 million euros, equivalent to 10.5% of the total budget. The increase in resources for the department will be 28% compared to the last approved accounts.

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Naturgy has a presence in more than twenty countries around the world, where it operates in the fields of gas and electricity distribution, renewable energy generation, and energy commercialization. With a significant presence in Europe and Latin America, the company has also extended its activities to the Southern Hemisphere. Its presence in Australia dates back to 2007, and since then it has contributed to the development in the country of a more sustainable energy mix, with projects that generate jobs, revitalize rural communities, and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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The Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya has a budget of 13,840 million euros in 2026, representing 34.3% of the Generalitat's total budget.

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The new edition of the Barcelona International Carillon Festival returns to the Palau de la Generalitat with the world's best carillonneurs during the last two weekends of July. The program, with six concerts, concludes with Anna Maria Reverté, the carillonneur of the Palau. The festival will pay tribute to universal Catalans such as Antoni Gaudí and Pau Casals on the occasion of their 100th and 150th commemorative years, respectively.

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The increase in the 2026 Budgets, with a record expenditure of 49.162 billion euros, represents a necessary injection of resources to strengthen one of the Government's priority areas: education. The Department of Education and Vocational Training is one of the main beneficiaries of the new accounts, with an allocation of 8.356 billion euros, 24.5% more than in 2023, representing 20.7% of the Generalitat's total expenditure.

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Turisme de Barcelona and the Cruïlla Festival have teamed up to facilitate access and expand ticket and season ticket sales and distribution points for the festival to be held from July 8 to 11 at Parc del Fòrum. The Barcelona Tourist Office, located in Plaça Catalunya, thus becomes an official sales point for Cruïlla, and for this reason offers a 15% discount on day tickets and general season tickets, including management fees, until the last day of the festival.

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On July 2nd, Parliament definitively approved the Generalitat of Catalonia budget for 2026, which represents a historic increase compared to the last approved accounts, corresponding to 2023. This year, 49,162 million euros are allocated to improving the lives of Catalans, meaning 9,126 million euros more than in the budgets approved three years ago, which represents an increase of 22.8%.

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The hospitality sector has consolidated as one of the pillars of the business fabric, and initiatives like the Castelldefels Hospitality School demonstrate the importance of having quality training, oriented towards professionalization and talent development. Its training model contributes to preparing future professionals in the sector with its own methodology and an offer adapted to market needs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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