The Good Daughter, by director Júlia de Paz (Sant Cugat del Vallès, 1995), can now be seen in cinemas. It shows the consequences of vicarious violence and sexist violence on children, who are often unrecognized victims. And it does so through Carmela, a 12-year-old girl, who must periodically go to a meeting point to see her father, whom she idolizes. Little by little, however, the girl – and with her, the viewer – will discover who he really is and his way of exercising psychological violence.

"Tell whoever sent you that next time I will cut his throat." The "next time" the three hitmen lodged about fifty bullets into Catherine Isabelle Castagna and her husband, Jacques René Grangeon. The Lyon clan did not like Castagna's threat and they gunned down the couple in their luxurious villa in the Las Lomas de Marbella urbanization. 50 bullets for the 500 million pesetas that Castagna and Grangeon owed them for losing a hashish game. One bullet for every 10 million (60,000 euros). The Lyonnais clan had recently settled a few months ago on the Costa del Sol to control the route between Morocco and France and they were not messing around. It was the autumn of 1996.

Carlota Elias was clear that she needed a topic that would motivate her for her final degree project in criminology. And she came across the word hyrbridophilia: people who are attracted to criminals. She has finally turned it into the book Hibristofília, a tale of (enclosed) fairies.

The increasingly striking disproportion between the scale of wars like the one in Ukraine and the lack of images of the conflict doesn't seem to stem from a single factor. In any case, we must consider, among other things we won't elaborate on here, the confluence of a new puritanism with the emotional immaturity of a seemingly significant portion of younger generations. This combination has created a communicative ecosystem where war becomes a sanitized, filtered narrative, ultimately disconnected from its devastating nature. Conversely, and also in a neo-puritan vein, when armed conflicts are framed in childish terms of transgression/punishment, images previously filtered through the sieve of political correctness abound.

The Civil Guard has arrested the husband of the 48-year-old woman who was murdered along with her 12-year-old daughter in the Valencian town of Xilxes, in the Plana Baixa region, this Tuesday. The man was already under arrest since the bodies were discovered for violating a restraining order issued against him. Now, he is also being investigated for the possible involvement in the double murder, according to the Spanish Government Delegation in the Valencian Community.

A new sequence of the reality One of television's most regrettable and toxic moments has gone extremely viral again. Most headlines talk about "shocking," "tense," and "difficult moments." But the scene is much more than that. In Temptation IslandOn the show, where participating couples play a game of provoking infidelity and jealousy, a meeting was arranged between a woman named Almudena and a man named Darío. Upon discovering their respective infidelities, which are part of the show's dynamic, the program summoned them to the "mirror challenge": a beach encounter where they could only communicate through gestures, with a huge transparent methacrylate screen between them. They were forbidden from touching or speaking. The program placed the man in front of the screen, while the woman was sent running along the beach in desperation. The woman had an unprecedented meltdown, screaming, swearing, and hitting the screen. She threw a coconut, which bounced and flew towards the presenter. The woman knelt down to beg for forgiveness, bellowing uncontrollably. She lost control, whether for emotional reasons or simply out of obedience to the show. The scene is sold as "reality," whether induced or fabricated. What viewers witnessed was humiliation and a scene filled with aggression and hatred. The man also raised his fist and banged on the screen. The screen seemed to contain a physical assault. The presenter, Sandra Barneda, with terrible arrogance and condescension, scolded her, warning her not to use words and only gestures. When she ended the spectacle, the girl was devastated and in a state of chilling hysteria, crawling on the sand. Barneda, beyond telling her to breathe, pretended to calm her with phrases likeYou have to trust that, whatever happens, it will all work out for the best." either "If this has happened, is there anything that can be done about it?"And he gave him orders:"Are you going to be strong?"All this accompanied by romantic music and a sunset.

Violence against healthcare professionals is a real problem with serious consequences for both staff and the quality of the healthcare system, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). In Catalonia, at least 2,000 violent incidents against doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and other healthcare workers occurred in 2024, the Catalan Health Department reported on Thursday. These are the first official figures on violence against healthcare workers, as records are currently incomplete—not all public or private centers report cases—and there is no mechanism to financially penalize perpetrators. The department now aims to address these shortcomings, arguing that the data shows the situation has worsened in recent years and particularly affects (76% of cases) primary care centers (CAPs), outpatient clinics, and information desks—the entry points to the healthcare system. Among the behaviors considered violence against these professionals are raising one's voice, intimidation, insults, or threats, whether in person or through social media, as well as assault or causing property damage inside or outside healthcare facilities. According to data from the Catalan Health Department (Salut), of all violent incidents recorded in healthcare centers, the majority (89%) were non-physical, and the causes were diverse, such as the perception of the care received and the user's demands, which may or may not have been related to medical treatment. The department has also reported that, of the assaults it is aware of, more than two-thirds (77%) were committed by the users or patients receiving care, and 24% of the aggressors were repeat offenders. By professional profile, doctors suffered the most violence (30%), followed by nurses (24.9%) and administrative staff (24.8%). While 64% of the aggressors were men, 73% of the victims were women. The regional health ministry has explained that it is making progress in developing a legal framework to sanction those who commit any type of violence against healthcare professionals through a draft bill. Administrative fines will be incorporated to strengthen the protection of healthcare personnel. The public consultation on this legislation is scheduled for the first quarter of next year. Furthermore, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police), a protocol for action in situations of violence has been agreed upon, along with support in managing violent situations that occur in centers and services, including the processing of complaints. Public and private registry

The Catalan Health Department launched the "Zero Tolerance Against Violence Against Healthcare Professionals" campaign this Thursday, aiming to raise public awareness about the need to respect healthcare professionals. The campaign was launched by the Observatory for Situations of Violence in the Healthcare Sector of Catalonia (OSVASC), an initiative of the Directorate General of Healthcare Professionals, in conjunction with the Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), the Catalan Health Institute (ICS), unions, employers' associations, professional associations, healthcare providers, and other organizations within the healthcare system. One of OSVASC's main challenges is to promote and consolidate the registry of cases of violence against healthcare professionals in order to identify the factors that can trigger these situations and the circumstances in which they occur. The registry classifies situations into three categories: physical, non-physical, and damage to property. "Having this information will allow the Department to better understand the phenomenon and to promote more effective prevention and protection measures," the Health Department stated in a press release. Currently, the registry is implemented in 45 healthcare entities representing nearly 400 healthcare centers. Starting in January 2026, data from ICS centers will be incorporated into the registry, specifically from eight hospitals and more than 300 primary care centers (CAPs), and the rest of the rollout will be completed throughout the year. The registry will also progressively integrate data from private centers, and this is expected to be available during the first quarter of 2026.

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A study commissioned by the Dones Visuals association and the University of Barcelona confirms the inequalities and violence suffered by the most vulnerable groups within the film industry. The report, presented this Thursday, is titled Study of violence and inequalities in Catalan audiovisual mediaThe study interviewed 52 people of color, gender non-conforming individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or people with disabilities. Based on these conversations, the analysis concludes that the majority of these individuals "have suffered violence throughout their working lives in the Catalan audiovisual sector," while "remedial or protective measures implemented by the industry itself are practically nonexistent." "The study stems from an initial approach by Mujeres Visuales (Visual Women) using their own data. They observed that many groups are underrepresented in the industry, and we wanted to understand the reasons for this absence," explains Maria José Masa, one of the UB researchers who participated in the study. The report identified three cases of physical assault in the workplace and states that "although infrequent, they are notable for their persistence." In contrast, it confirms the existence of verbal abuse, which "is the most frequent in the sector and is primarily motivated by racism and sexism," workplace harassment, and abuse of power. The study exposes situations of symbolic violence such as "unwelcoming work environments, condescending and paternalistic attitudes, and men's appropriation of women's proposals and ideas."

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The National Police are carrying out an operation against the Boixos Nois (Boys and Girls) this Wednesday in Barcelona and the metropolitan area, according to ARA. The Spanish police's action is related to the disturbances the radical group of Barça fans caused in Seville, prior to last April's Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Although the security force has not confirmed the number of arrests, according to several sources, there are around fifteen arrests. Some of those arrested in the operation are being transferred to the Verneda police station in Barcelona. Police sources indicate that the operation is not limited to the Boixos Nois (Boys and Girls) and that arrests are being made in other provinces across Spain.

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The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) have arrested a 24-year-old man after finding the body of another man, completely dismembered, inside a suitcase in the center of Vilanova i la Geltrú, in the Garraf region. As reported by El Caso and confirmed by ARA, the suitcase was found by a cleaning worker this Saturday morning next to a dumpster on Carrer del Aigua, very close to Plaça de l'Anxaneta. The worker notified the emergency services at 7:39 a.m., and the local police and Mossos d'Esquadra quickly cordoned off the area. Shortly after, according to police sources, municipal police officers arrested a man, the deceased's roommate, as the prime suspect in the crime. The arrest came after a brief chase: the alleged murderer, when the local police arrived at the apartment where they lived, attempted to flee by jumping off the balcony to another building. According to ARA, it was a squatted apartment on Lepant Street, not far from where the body was found. Local officers had already identified both individuals due to previous cohabitation and civility issues.

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Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for setting fire to a 17-year-old girl early Wednesday morning in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The victim suffered injuries to 95% of her body and, due to her critical condition, was transferred to a specialized hospital in Seville. Some sources indicate that the two young men were a couple, but this information has not been confirmed by the Canary Islands government.

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"I'm organizing an eight-seater van to go to Torre Pacheco on Saturday, July 19th. Route and stops: Cádiz, Marbella, Málaga, Almería, Cartagena, Torre Pacheco. Those interested can write here. Available spots: 6." Messages like this are circulating on Telegram, and the promoters are far-right groups. The goal: to "avenge" the attack on a 68-year-old man last week, allegedly at the hands of young men of foreign origin. And according to Andrés Pedreño, a sociologist and professor at the University of Murcia, the wave of violence against immigrants in that town has a strong ideological component and is encouraged by Vox.

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The town of Torre Pacheco, about fifteen kilometers from Cartagena in Murcia, has been making headlines for four days due to riots carried out by far-right extremists from across Spain. On Wednesday, a 68-year-old man was beaten in the street early in the morning, sparking a wave of violence by far-right groups who have traveled to Torre Pacheco with the aim, they say, of "avenging" the attack. They claim it was carried out by three young men, at least one of North African origin, and have targeted immigrants. However, the police have not yet revealed the suspect's nationality. All of this has led to two consecutive nights of racist harassment and street clashes. Below, we explain the key factors behind this escalation of violence.

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The Norwegian monarchy is experiencing one of its lowest moments after Marius Borg, son of Princess Mette-Marit, was charged with 23 crimes, three of them rape, according to police, who closed the investigation into the case. In response to these serious accusations, the Nordic royal family has issued a brief statement: "The case is following the legal system and normal procedures. We have nothing further to add."

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A group of unknown individuals attacked the center for minors under the care of the Generalitat (Catalan government) located in Piera, Anoia, early this morning, using flammable liquids and stones. The incidents did not cause any injuries and come after a week of incidents and tension between a group of young people in care and residents of the municipality, which forced the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) to intervene on several occasions. Three inmates were attacked during these incidents. The Catalan police are guarding the center, which has been partially burned, to prevent further disturbances.

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A group of unknown individuals attacked the juvenile center under the supervision of the Generalitat (Catalan government) in Piera, Anoia, Castell de Fang, early Friday morning with flammable liquids and stones. During these incidents, the Catalan police are guarding the center, which has been partially burned, to prevent further disturbances. The CaseThe attack took place around 5:00 a.m., while the minors in care and the caretakers who run the center were sleeping. Typically, around 20 people are present at night. The damage caused by the throwing of flammable substances and blunt objects is currently being assessed, which has damaged part of the facade and furniture inside the facility, such as a sofa, as well as a vehicle that was outside. The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) have opened an investigation into this case, which, in addition to identifying the perpetrators of the attack, aims to clarify whether this morning's action is directly related to the incidents this week in Piera involving young people in care and people from outside the center.

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The complainant testified last week, and this Wednesday it was the turn of Espanyol footballer Álvaro Aguado, who is being investigated for a rape at the Opium nightclub in Barcelona on June 23, 2024. The player assured the judge investigating the case that the club had not taken any action; he filed the complaint with the Mossos d'Esquadra (Spanish police) earlier this year. In his statement before Barcelona's 13th Court of Instruction, Aguado maintained that the sexual relations were consensual. Last week, she confirmed that the footballer sexually assaulted her in a bathroom at the nightclub, where around thirty people—players and club employees—were celebrating the club's promotion to the First Division.

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A "tumultuous" brawl between 200 residents on Sunday night in the Mariola neighborhood of Lleida ended with six Mossos d'Esquadra officers injured, one of whom is still hospitalized with neck pain and a fractured forehead. After receiving three calls for incidents on Júpiter Street, the two ARRO units that responded were attacked by the same residents, who were tearing at each other with objects and stones, causing serious injuries to the officers. One of them, in fact, required 20 stitches. "A tragedy, injured officers and split heads," an ARRO officer explained to ARA. The Mossos arrived because of a fight between families living in the neighborhood and ended up receiving the wrath of the neighbors: everyone turned on them. One of the main theories is that the trigger for the fight was a conflict over drug trafficking.

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A group of police officers break down the door of a family home and, to the panic of some parents, arrest the 13-year-old son, accused of killing a classmate. This is how the miniseries begins. Adolescence, from Netflix, which consists of four episodes, all filmed in a single sequence shot. The British series, which lands on the platform this Thursday and promises to be one of the sensations of the coming weeks, is co-created by and stars Stephen Graham, who directed the film. It boils, also filmed using a single sequence shot. Beyond formal issues, the fiction poses a plot that will chill the blood of those viewers who are parents, and also those who are not. Can the son of a conventional family kill someone in cold blood? What responsibility does society have in such a heinous act?

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The savage and near fatal knife attack on Salman Rushdie on 12^th August in quiet upstate New York shocked many. It echoed through the global community of writers and readers and well beyond. Rushdie had been about to speak when naked violence plunged into a literary event. It charged brutally into the world of words, thought and imaginative expression. These are more usually spaces of reflection in which violence is parsed, questioned, perhaps mocked, deflected, understood.

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