The month of May presented a mosaic of events, ranging from the inauguration of Món Terrassa's headquarters on Faraday street to a reflection on the probability of finding such a place in the cosmos. The word "world" became central, evoking the public square, life's complexity, media plurality, and the realization of improbable dreams, as expressed by various personalities at the event.
The first day of the month saw demonstrations with protest banners concerning work, peace, and anti-fascism, as well as issues of employment at FICOSA. Mid-month, a teachers' strike highlighted educational tensions, with police presence at prior assemblies. Towards the end of May, the first budgets of the Illa government were approved, the Pope's first encyclical was published, and an educational pre-agreement was reached.
Several events brought the word "world" into a broader context. A stabbing in Esplugues, the return of Rodalies fares, and the collapse of the Centre Excursionista roof were notable occurrences. In sports, the men's Barça, featuring players like Dani Olmo, celebrated their league title, while the women's team, led by Alèxia Putellas, concluded a perfect season by winning the Champions League.
The vision of an "orbital Catalonia" took shape with the announcement of a future 120 km railway line connecting Mataró and Vilanova i la Geltrú, passing through Terrassa, scheduled for 2041. Additionally, the month was marked by concern over a new virus, hantavirus, detected on a cruise ship with fatalities, reminding us of the potential for pandemics.
In the cultural and local recognition sphere, Mercè Paloma received the city's Medal of Honor, crediting local shopkeepers for teaching her about her passion for textiles, inherited from her family's business. The news also mentions the solemn funeral services for Joan Bach Lahor, the indictment of Zapatero, and the centenary of La Balanguera.




