The Barcelona Provincial Council has the fourth-largest public budget after the Generalitat (Catalan Government), Barcelona City Council, and the Metropolitan Area (Metropolitan Area), but it often goes unnoticed in the public eye. The 2024 budget was €1,243.87 million and consists of several items, including transfers to local and private entities, which represent 42.23% of the total: €525.31 million. These resources include discretionary subsidies, which in 2024 amounted to €94.5 million, a figure that has multiplied fivefold compared to the previous year. ARA has analyzed the use of this money, which the provincial body allocates by hand, that is, based on political will: of the 61.8 million euros that go to local authorities, almost 40% (36.96%) is concentrated in just two regions, Alt Penedès and Anoia, according to data provided by the Provincial Council VII of the budget (capital transfers). Within these regions, the majority of the resources are received by the municipalities of the Junts party.

Anoia is the region in the Barcelona area that you must discover this Easter. It's a region made up of territories with diverse characteristics, grouped together to form a rich puzzle full of contrasts. You'll be captivated by its rural landscapes, scattered with farmhouses and small, charming villages where you can buy local products, visit impressive historical heritage such as medieval castles and hidden hermitages, and experience a natural setting where you can practice your favorite sport.

Firefighters have made progress on the fire active since Saturday in Conca de Barberà and Anoia, which has already laid waste to 1657 hectares. The rain is assisting the firefighters, which have been able to stabilise 90% of the fire's perimeter. They expect the fire will be completely stabilised before the end of Monday, as explained by inspector-in-chief David Borrell. Right now, residents in Sant Martí de Tous, Santa Maria de Miralles, Bellprat and Sant Gallard have been allowed to leave their homes. where they had been asked to remain since last night, and all roads have been reopened. Residents are nevertheless asked to avoid approaching the area of the fire. The 168 evacuees have not yet been able to return to their homes, although officials hope they will be able to do so throughout the day.

Great concern about the fire in the Conca de Barberà and Anoia, which has already burned about 1,200 hectares and is still active. The tasks of extinction of the firefighters are focused on stabilising a very long and unstable flank of about 10 kilometers, which worries the firefighters. The fire now faces a "critical hours" and firefighters are focused on preventing it from reaching Sant Martí de Tous.