Left-wing parties reach deal to establish new tourist tax across Catalonia
Tax raise to be implemented from April
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spain's Foreign Minister says Catalan to become EU official language 'sooner or later'
José Manuel Albares says negotiations are 'ongoing' with skeptical countries
Farmers lift roadblocks across Catalonia after five days of Mercosur deal protests
Protesters on AP-7 and C-16 unblock motorways after meeting with President Illa leaves them "satisfied"
Spanish and Catalan governments create new joint Rodalies company
Operator due to start running Catalonia's commuter rail network in 2027
Farmers warn AP-7 blockade will stay unless government delivers 'tangible action'
The key motorway has been blocked for four days as farmers protest against an EU-Mercosur deal they say threatens their livelihoods
Farmers ease some roadblocks but keep key ones in place for third day of Mercosur deal protest
Roadblocks on A-2 have been lifted, while those on AP-7, C-16 and at Port of Tarragona remain in place
President Illa hails Catalonia's 'solidarity' with Spain as new funding deal secures €4.7 billion
ERC's Junqueras warns Congress approval still needed while Spanish finance minister says model is "not custom-made" for any specific territory
Farmers block AP-7 highway to protest EU's Mercosur deal
Demonstrators to protest indefinitely until they see the agreement fall through
Pro-indy leader says Catalonia's financing model includes 'principle of ordinality' after Spanish PM meeting
ERC president Oriol Junqueras met Pedro Sánchez to discuss funding system where "no one loses, everyone wins"
Spain and Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
Ombudsman to oversee redress process, including possible financial compensation, for cases where criminal prosecution is no longer possible
Authorities to establish new Catalan Airport Authority
Government takes step towards gaining capacity to manage airports in territory
Deal for new financial model 'nearly imminent' with €5bn extra for Catalonia
ERC demands "specifications," while government says it will respect 'principle of ordinality'
400 protest in front of the Venezuelan consulate to protest against US attack
Moments of tension among supporters and opponents of the military operation
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