Closure of Nissan plants in Catalonia postponed one year after deal with workers
After weeks of protests, the car manufacturer puts off the layoff of 2,525 workers until December...
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Spanish monarchy under scrutiny in Catalan parliament
ACN | Barcelona07 August 2020 10:32 AMLawmakers to discuss former king Juan Carlos’ exit from Spain amid corruption allegations
HIGHLIGHTS
President Torra asks Spain to negotiate a referendum and an amnesty for jailed leaders
Madrid wants the Catalan government to clarify if the negotiation table will be held before...
July marks new high point for Catalan News page views
Unique users up 3% on previous record in March
POLITICS
Catalan parliament to debate former king's departure from Spain
President Torra hopes MPs will call for current monarch to abdicate
Political controversy as former king Juan Carlos I quits Spain
Catalan president denounces "monumental scandal" as Spanish government gives support to the...
Former king Juan Carlos will leave Spain amid corruption investigations
The scandal-ridden monarch was Spain's head of state for almost 40 years, abdicating in...
SOCIETY
Coronavirus in Catalonia: daily figures explained in graphs
See how outbreak has evolved since February 25
Covid-19 outbreak risk increases and remains very high as transmission rate grows slightly
758 more PCR-confirmed positives and 10 deaths recorded on August 4
BUSINESS
Nissan and unions reach agreement on plant closures in Catalonia
Deal comes after 25-hour-long meeting
Lleida's tourism sector hopes to make up for losses with Catalan tourists
10% to 25% drop in reservations in July due to international travel advisories
1,500 visitors head to Tibidabo amusement park on first day of reopening
New health and safety measures in place at Barcelona's hilltop funfair
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07 August 2020 10:32 AM
Coronavirus in Catalonia: daily figures explained in graphs
See how outbreak has evolved since February 25
25 July 2020 10:41 AM
Q&A: Travel rules and health and safety measures for visitors to Catalonia
Borders, hotels and restaurants are open but advice in many areas is stay at home
28 July 2020 02:28 PM
Public drinking banned across Catalonia
Fines of up to €15,000 set for those who do not comply with new rules
CULTURE
New abstract mural in western Catalonia town church attracts first visitors
Contemporary artist's work is part of Penelles' Gargar Festival
Stay Homas take to the stage for first live show
Barcelona group who wowed the world during lockdown swap their terrace for Teatre Grec
LIFE & STYLE
Wine tasting competition gets underway in spirit of 'resistance'
The Vinari awards will judge 900 Catalan wines but expansion plans hit by Covid-19
Up, up and away: 25 hot air balloons take flight in tribute to Igualada health workers
City that suffered one of Europe's most severe Covid-19 outbreaks hosts 24th European Balloon...
PortAventura reopens doors with temperature controls and mandatory masks on rides
5,000 visitors on first day of theme park's 25th anniversary season
SPORTS
Disaster and humiliation as Espanyol are relegated from La Liga
The season started brightly in Europe for the blue-and-whites but ended with a hugely painful...
Government endorses joint Barcelona – Pyrenees bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
President Torra says event could be 'first green' games in history
TECH & SCIENCE
Barcelona hospital to study Covid-19 transmission between children and family members
Investigation hopes to provide data that will help decision-making when reopening schools
Latest study shows almost 6% of people in Catalonia have Covid-19 antibodies
Figures are 7.3% in Barcelona, 2.7% in Girona, 2.9% in Lleida and 1.5% in Tarragona
CATALAN TRIAL
Defense for jailed independence activist calls for restoration of prison privileges
Attempt to silence Jordi Cuixart has 'no chance of prospering' say lawyers
Court rejects suspending some jailed independence leaders' low prison category, but accepts others
Judge revokes privileges of Turull and Rull, while Bassa and Forcadell keep their partial freedom
Public prosecutor appeals low category status for Turull, Rull, and Bassa
Privileges for five other jailed independence leaders were stripped earlier this week
