Far-right pro-independence mayor loses council vote of confidence
Opposition now have 30 days to name replacement for Sílvia Orriols as Ripoll mayor
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
PM Sánchez seeks to restore transport subsidies and boost pensions after Congress defeat
Spanish government unsure "how or when" changes will be made and calls for support from other parties
Junts urge Socialists for new bill on pensions and transport subsidies after Congress defeat
Pro-independence party calls for Catalan in Europe, political amnesty, and powers over immigration to straighten out relations
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
Sánchez government hit with fresh defeat as Congress rejects omnibus decree
'No' votes from pro-independence Junts and conservative PP force Spanish executive to prepare new decree to increase pensions
Government rules out early election after budget hopes evaporate
Socialists avoid assigning blame, seek deals with "priority partners" ERC and Comuns
Barcelona to extend 2024 budget after failed negotiations to renew it
City council accuses left-wing Comuns of "constantly setting new red lines" to record €3.8 billion accounts
Badalona mayor acquitted of wrongdoing in 'antennas case'
Prosecutors had asked for 2 years and 10 months prison for the sitting council head
Junts withdraws Congress support for Spanish government until 'crisis' is resolved
Carles Puigdemont suspends negotiations with PM Pedro Sánchez's Socialists until his demands are met
Barcelona sets record €3.8bn budget for 2025, prioritizing housing, security and transport
City council increases spending by 1.2%, with major investments in tram network and La Rambla renovation
What's going on between pro-independence Junts and Spanish PM?
Puigdemont's party could withdraw support for governing Socialists if Sánchez does not face confidence vote
Leaders of main pro-independence parties agree to 'open new phase' in Belgium
Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras, former president and vice-president in 2017, return to frontline politics
Congress Bureau postpones Junts' confidence motion against PM Sánchez for second time
Government buys more time to negotiate with Puigdemont's party
President applauds Gaza ceasefire, calls for 'dialogue and diplomacy'
Salvador Illa says the arrival of humanitarian aid must be "a top priority"
Rodalies commuter transfer to start with R1 between La Sagrera and Maçanet
Joint management of trains between Catalan government and rail operator Adif
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