EU chamber head willing to 'review' opinion on barred Catalan MEPs after court rules
European Court of Justice is due to rule whether jailed leader Junqueras has right to seat in...
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21-Nov-19: 'EU chamber head potentially willing to accept vetoed Catalan MEPs-elect'
ACN | Barcelona21 November 2019 08:23 PM
The EU parliament speaker is open to accepting the three vetoed pro-independence MEP-elects should the EU court rule that they have the right to take up their seats.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tsunami Democràtic urges Barça and Madrid to show 'Spain, sit and talk' slogan at upcoming clásico match
Anonymous protest group says sport cannot ignore "exceptional" situation in Catalonia and gives...
Exports rise to near all-time best at end of 2019
€55bn in Catalan goods sold abroad in 2019 so far, making up a quarter of Spain’s...
CATALAN TRIAL
Amnesty: referendum leaders' verdict is 'against international human rights law'
NGO concerned about "criminalization" of peaceful protests, which could have "dissuasive effect"...
Amnesty warns of ‘chilling effect’ of sedition conviction for independence leaders
Daniel Joloy comments on NGO’s findings after report on Catalan trial raises concerns about...
A rundown of Amnesty's report on jailed leaders
Request for freedom for two activists, criticism of sedition charges and concern surrounding...
POLITICS
Pro-independence parties stand firm on conditions to support Sánchez
Acting Spanish president has promised a government "in next few weeks" but Catalan parties in...
Half of Spaniards outside Catalonia would accept result of agreed referendum, says poll
70% of Catalans want to see independence vote, with 57% residents in rest of Spain against
Trial of parliament bureau members postponed again
High Court to find new date for politicians charged for their role in the 2017 independence bid...
SOCIETY
Traffic congestion into Barcelona costs drivers two days and €500 every year
New study from RACC association calls for improved road and rail infrastructure, better and...
On its 20th anniversary, journalists praise Catalan News Agency as ‘necessary’
Director Marc Colomer stresses "independence," "political plurality," and "neutrality" as...
BUSINESS
Catalan GDP forecast down over ‘uncertainty’ concerns, says top bank
BBVA lowers economic growth prospects for 2019-2020 and warns of long-lasting impact on...
Urban solutions at the Smart City Expo World Congress
Exhibitions and talks aim at shaping and improving the technological future of cities
A virtual stroll down Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia boulevard
Pilot project unveils mixed reality headset with local information and letting users explore...
MOST POPULAR
13 November 2019 01:14 PM
Council of Europe denounces lack of Spanish compliance in judicial independence
Group of States Against Corruption call for improvements regarding the "appointment system" of top judiciary jobs
10 November 2019 11:25 PM
Pro-independence parties get best ever result in Spanish election
With counting still underway, ERC again wins in Catalonia with 13 seats, with far-left CUP entering Spain's Congress for first time with 2 MPs
18 November 2019 12:32 PM
Electoral authority 'had no right' to order banner's removal, president claims in court
Quim Torra admits he "disobeyed" but says official instruction to take down symbols supporting jailed leaders was "illegal" and contravened freedom of expression
CULTURE
Rosalía's star keeps rising with two Grammy nominations
Less than a week after winning five Latin Grammys, the Catalan superstar will now vie for two...
Rosalía reigns supreme at Latin Grammys with five awards
Her album won four prizes, whilst her smash hit 'Con altura' also scooped up an award
LIFE & STYLE
Catalan chef Jordi Cruz wins new Michelin star
Restaurants awarded include Angle, Aürt, Deliranto, and Cinc Sentits
Street artist Ememem gives makeover to roads damaged from riot
The artist replaced tiles removed in the protests across Barcelona with multicolored displays
Cirque du Soleil's 'Messi 10' acrobats perform at Gaudí's Casa Batlló
Canadian circus company's show will be on in Barcelona until January 2020 before world tour
SPORTS
Cervera native Àlex Márquez wins Moto2 title in Malaysia
Catalan rider makes history winning title same year as brother Marc Márquez's 6th MotoGP
Why are female footballers going on strike in Spain's top league?
More than 90% of voting players backed the strike, which will be the first in women’s soccer in...