The squares of Valls and Llorenç del Penedès have left a weekend that confirms the good moment of the casteller world, despite the difficulties with which some groups arrived. At Firagost, the Vella and the Joves have overcome absences and doubts with four extra-level castles. For their part, in Llorenç del Penedès, the Jove de Tarragona, the Joves and the Nens del Vendrell have completed a solid day without falls.

We leave behind a month that has become the hottest July in the history of Catalonia, surpassing the Julys of 2022 and 2025. This is indicated by the monthly report from the Meteorological Service of Catalonia (Meteocat) after analyzing data from across the country since 1950. The persistence of three heat episodes during the month, along with an almost generalized lack of precipitation, has left extraordinary temperature records.

August is not a thrilling month when it comes to series premieres, but the few fictions that land on the platforms have a clear objective: to entertain without making us think too much. The calendar includes some new releases but also the return of already known titles.

I'm afraid. I must confess that I'm afraid. On September 1st, it will be eighty-six years since the Second World War broke out. And now I'm afraid of the third. I'm already taking my last steps on the surface of this shattered world. But the truth is, I'm afraid. And the fact is that we're in the hands of a pair of psychotics playing to see who has the biggest chance, the Navy or whatever. Trump and Putin, both, could have an outburst at any moment and unravel the whole mess irreversibly. Trump deploys nuclear submarines to intimidate Putin, and Putin prepares his banned missiles. Ukraine will be the excuse. The truth is pride. And Gaza could be another excuse. It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Trump threatens the world with his tariffs, and Putin, with his drones. It doesn't matter. The truth is, I'm afraid.

Catalan exports have overcome the effects of the covid crisis and are already above pre-pandemic levels. According to data published on Tuesday by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, from January to August Catalonia has sold over €52bn worth of products and services, 6.6% more than during the same period of 2019, before the pandemic. Compared to a year ago, the growth is much more spectacular (25.7%), but at that time Catalonia still suffered many restrictions due to the effects of the coronavirus.

The reactivation of the tourism sector, despite the covid restrictions, has resulted in a reduction in the number of unemployed in August in Catalonia, which is in the fifth consecutive month of decline. The Principat has closed the month with 17,186 fewer unemployed, which represents a decrease of 4.21% compared to July and up to 18.62% compared to a year ago, when the restrictive measures due to the pandemic were more demanding.