SpainOwnership & classification
Founded: 1978
Ownership
El Periódico de Catalunya was launched in Barcelona on 26 October 1978 by Antonio Asensio Pizarro's Grupo Zeta. Since Prensa Ibérica bought Grupo Zeta in 2019, the paper is owned by Editorial Prensa Ibérica, the regional-press conglomerate founded and controlled by the Javier Moll family (Prensa Ibérica became, alongside Vocento, one of Spain's two largest regional newspaper groups). It is published in parallel Catalan and Spanish editions.
Funding
Financed commercially through print sales, advertising and a digital subscription/paywall model. Like other regional Spanish dailies it also receives some institutional advertising and public subsidies (Catalan/Spanish administrations), and Prensa Ibérica has carried significant debt.
Affiliation & stance
Editorially progressive/centre-left, traditionally close to the Catalan Socialists (PSC/PSOE). It is classified INDEPENDENT because it is privately and commercially owned by the Moll family's Prensa Ibérica rather than controlled by a party, church or the state, even though its line leans centre-left.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Left
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 248
75/100
Factual
68/100
Objective
324
Articles
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Recent coverage
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
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The search for survivors enters critical hours in Venezuela, where there are already more than 1,000 dead
A critical search for survivors continues in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people. President Delcy Rodríguez, who has been acting president since January, urged ongoing rescue efforts and announced plans to assist those displaced by the collapses. Rescue teams, both national and international, are working primarily in La Guaira, where the most severe damage occurred. The death toll includes 17 Spanish nationals, 7 Portuguese, 46 Lusophone descendants, and 3 Chileans. Over 3,150 people were reported injured, though this number was slightly lower than previously stated without explanation. At least 33 survivors have been rescued. The government also announced the creation of a commission to assess infrastructure damage using traffic light color codes to determine habitability. Public transportation services in several cities have resumed. Rodríguez extended school closures and announced the formation of a task force to establish temporary shelters and expedite housing projects.
Putin recognizes the oil map for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that Russia is building 'some oil reserves' during a meeting focused on energy issues. He emphasized the need to strengthen domestic oil production and increase output. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, detonating an oil purification plant in the southern Krasnodar region, which produces around four million tons of crude oil annually. The Krasnodar region is one of Russia's largest oil-producing areas located near the Black Sea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian forces launched large-scale air strikes on Sevastopol, the largest city on Crimea, including attacks on oil facilities. In response, Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014, has restricted fuel sales to the public to counteract the energy shortages. According to reports, these attacks have had no impact on the front line. During an interview with a Russian state television station, Putin described the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure as an attempt to destabilize Russian society. He stated that Ukraine's goal was to halt the deployment of Russian military units to improve their position in arms control talks.
At least 9 killed in a bomb blast near the Palace of Justice in Damascus
An explosion near the Damascus Court of Justice resulted in at least nine deaths, according to reports from El Periódico. The incident occurred in the Syrian capital, which has been affected by ongoing conflict. The attack targeted a government building, highlighting the continued instability in the region. Local authorities confirmed the casualties but provided limited details about the cause or perpetrators of the bombing.
"Grotesque opportunism": this is how the Trump Administration has thwarted Corina Machado's return to Venezuela after the earthquakes
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The Tour de France, the new great showcase of Barcelona
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Joan Dausà, a roller coaster between euphoria and sensitivity at the Barts Festival
The article discusses Joan Dausà's emotional journey at the Barts Festival, highlighting his fluctuating emotions between euphoria and sensitivity during the event. It portrays his performance as a rollercoaster of feelings, capturing both the highs and lows he experienced while participating in the festival.
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The war in Ukraine has caused more than two million casualties, most of them on the Russian side.
The article reports that the war in Ukraine has resulted in over two million casualties, with the majority being from the Russian side. The headline emphasizes the significant human toll attributed to Russia's involvement in the conflict. The article does not provide additional details such as specific numbers broken down by country, casualty types (military vs civilian), or sources for these figures. It simply presents the statistic as a central point.
Increasing indignation against Venezuelan authorities over the scant aid received after the earthquake
The article describes the frustration and anger of residents in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake. In Caracas, survivors like Karina Castro waited days for government assistance, including firefighters, civil protection teams, or military support, while they manually removed debris from their collapsed building. They were eventually helped by foreign rescue teams but expressed deep disappointment at the lack of local aid. The situation worsened in La Guaira, where a makeshift morgue was overwhelmed with unidentified corpses, and families struggled to identify loved ones. Residents like Marisela faced additional challenges, such as being asked for money to access excavation equipment, highlighting systemic failures in disaster response.
151 easy, homemade and healthy ice cream recipes - Page 4
The article presents page 4 of a collection featuring 151 easy, homemade, and healthy ice cream recipes. It is part of a series offering free recipe resources, focusing on providing accessible and nutritious options for making ice cream at home.
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