Catalonia hit the headlines after a deadly train crash near Barcelona kills at least 42, raising safety concerns in Spain’s transport system.
Spain is grappling with a series of deadly rail accidents this month, including a high-speed collision near Adamuz that killed 45 people, a derailment in Catalonia killing a driver, and a minor crash in Murcia. Investigations focus on infrastructure failures amid rising passenger numbers, sparking union strikes and political disputes over rail maintenance funding.
A 25-year-old woman in Spain, paralyzed after a sexual assault and multiple suicide attempts, was granted euthanasia after a lengthy legal battle. Her family opposed her decision, but courts upheld her right to die. The case highlights ongoing debates over assisted dying laws in Spain and Europe.