The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) considers that some of the decisions adopted by the Huesca judge Rocío Pilar Vargas, as a member of the Judiciary, “are contrary to the mandate set out in article 46 of the Constitution, which places the obligation to guarantee the conservation and promotion” of Spanish historical, cultural and artistic heritage on all public authorities. This was communicated yesterday in an appeal for reconsideration that has the support of the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, who hours earlier stated in Congress that he abides by the Supreme Court’s final ruling, but that if any appeal was filed to protect this heritage asset, “it will always have the support of the Ministry of Culture, just as all the technical reports prepared by its board have had their support”.

For years we have been told that young people were not interested in books. However, data from the 2025 barometer of reading habits and book purchases in Spain indicate that almost 8 out of 10 young people in Spain read in their free time, above other age groups. A change that coincides with an obvious phenomenon: never before have books had such a presence on social media.

La Vanguardia is a newspaper written by wordsmiths. Many journalists and collaborators are publishing books this year and will be signing them for Sant Jordi’s Day, which is a good opportunity to meet those who are responsible for telling stories and delivering news daily.

The great day of reading and civic coexistence is approaching. Sergio Vila-Sanjuán, editor-in-chief of La Vanguardia’s Cultura/s supplement, comments on the special supplement dedicated to literary novelties and recommends ten works in the categories of narrative in Spanish, Catalan and international, journalism and biography, and books about Barcelona. To facilitate the best choice for readers tomorrow, April 23rd.