19 neighborhoods in Catalonia to be renovated with a budget of 40 million euros
The Catalan Government will invest 19 million and the Spanish Government 21 million in the renovation works of 10 cities in Catalonia.
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Catalan Government gives free newspaper subscriptions to 18-year-olds
The initiative aims to promote daily news reading and citizen?s knowledge for future generations. Teenagers can subscribe to the newspaper of their choice for an entire year. The free subscription program has increased by 25% in its third year, with more
Department of Labour and Barcelona City Hall develop employment plan for prostitutes
The Surt Foundation and the Catalan Government fund the reinsertion of female sex workers into the regular labour market. 6 of the 24 participating women have already found a job.
Montilla criticises the ?ashamed independence project? of the opposition party CiU
The President of the Catalan Government, José Montilla, accuses opposition leader Artur Mas of being a ?separatist ashamed to say so? and shows distrust of those who offer "magic recipes" to solve the economic crisis.
The Catalan Government urges Madrid to consider Catalonia's potential to lead economic recovery
Catalan President José Montilla asks for 'solidarity and cooperation' with the Spanish Government in the economic system reform and the labour market. Catalonia represents almost 20% of Spain GDP and it is its main export centre.
Montilla, President of Four Motors for Europe
Catalan Government President becomes president of the regional cooperation association. The Four Motors for Europe encloses four of the most dynamic regions of Europe: Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, Rhône-Alpes, and Catalonia.
Catalan government creates digital database for restaurant managers
Site contains online dictionary with over 7,000 names of Catalan dishes in four languages
The Pyrenees-La Seu d'Urgell airport reopens after 16 years
The Catalan Government wants to reach an agreement with Andorra for future development of the project. Only small-sized planes can currently land. However, with a further investment, medium-sized planes could operate out of the Catalan Pyrenees.
The OECD examines the R&D model in Catalonia
Research and Development in Catalonia is on the good track but still presents important weaknesses to be solved. The Catalan Government stresses the strengths underlined in the OECD study and says that the report is in line with its own action plan.
Catalan government raises income tax of higher earners
In 2011, people earning more than ?120,000 will see an increase of 2 points and those with wages higher than ?175,000 will see an increase of 4 points. This measure is part of a plan to reduce public deficit.
Brussels asks Catalan Government and town halls to tighten belt
EU economic spokesman says 'fiscal discipline must be respected at all governmental levels'
President Montilla appears before Senate to ask for Constitutional Court reforms
Head of Catalan Government demands ?respect? for Catalonia and warns of rupture with Spain