Barcelona to increase tourist tax for cruise ships
Mayor Jaume Collboni and president Salvador Illa, both Socialists, also agree on building more social housing
September 4, 2024 01:53 PM
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Catalan president to speed up expansion of Barcelona airport
Salvador Illa says project is 'crucial' and assures 'maximum respect for environment'
September 3, 2024 11:52 AM
Changing flats, leaving the country the same night: Junts offer details of Puigdemont's escape
Former president returned briefly on day of investiture debate and evaded arrest despite expectations
September 2, 2024 02:08 PM
New agriculture minister announces aid for all farmers affected by drought
Catalonia in midst of historic three-year drought
August 30, 2024 01:14 PM
Girona to remove Franco symbols on apartment buildings if owners haven't done so by autumn
Mayor targets removing all such elements by next year, coinciding with 50th anniversary of dictator's death
August 26, 2024 01:50 PM
Catalonia plans to build new water desalination plant in Costa Brava
Investments of €2.3bn planned through 2040 will mean Catalonia no longer relies on rainwater
August 27, 2024 04:50 PM
Catalan police suspend officers who helped Puigdemont flee after return
Chief commissioner says agents do not deserve to wear the Mossos police uniform
August 26, 2024 01:02 PM
Lia Miller named new US Barcelona consul
Politician arrives in Catalonia after a career in diplomacy spanning back to 2003
August 26, 2024 12:33 PM
New Catalan government to forgo new budget for 2024
Salvador Illa aims to negotiate new spending plan with ERC and Comuns for 2025
August 26, 2024 10:55 AM
Catalan president and Barcelona mayor hold first working meeting since election
Salvador Illa and Jaume Collboni, both of the Socialist Party, meet at Catalan government headquarters building
August 23, 2024 09:21 AM
Puigdemont files complaint against Supreme Court judge over amnesty appeals delay
Former Catalan president's lawyer says magistrate "repeatedly violated" the law
August 19, 2024 12:07 PM
Puigdemont admits escape was 'alternative plan’ to continue to ‘resist oppression'
Former Catalan president publishes opinion article in online outlet Politico
August 16, 2024 01:36 PM
New Catalan president shows support for under-fire Mossos police after Puigdemont escape
New government leader and Interior Minister visit headquarters of police body in Sabadell
August 14, 2024 12:21 PM
Carles Puigdemont returns to Catalonia for first time since 2017
Leader of independence referendum makes comeback coinciding with Socialist candidate presidential bid
August 8, 2024 08:29 AM
How the new Catalan cabinet under Salvador Illa will look
The 133rd head of government will preside over 16 ministries, two newly created
August 12, 2024 02:08 PM
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