Today's Key News: Rail Competition and Agricultural Protests Dominate Headlines

Front pages highlight the entry of Iryo and Ouigo into the Barcelona-Valencia corridor and the ongoing demonstrations by Valencian farmers.

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Major Catalan media outlets emphasize today, December 18, 2025, the liberalization of the railway service on the Mediterranean corridor and the demands made by farmers in the Valencian Country.

The most significant economic news is the imminent competition RENFE will face on the route between Barcelona and Valencia. Operators Iryo and Ouigo are set to join the Mediterranean corridor, intensifying the liberalization of the rail market.
Socially, attention is drawn to the protests by farmers in the Valencian Country, who are demonstrating to "dignify the profession" and secure better conditions for the primary sector.

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Internationally, the focus is on the case of Jimmy Lai, described as the scapegoat for Chinese repression in Hong Kong, illustrating the severe political tensions in the region. The news also covers social initiatives, such as communal meals organized to combat loneliness.