The ruling that shook Catalan politics, revisited
Ten years ago, the independence movement was galvanized by Spain’s Constitutional Court amendment to the Catalan Statute of Autonomy
June 27, 2020 03:45 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Fèlix Millet, mastermind of corruption scandal that shook Catalonia, enters prison
The former president of the Palau de la Música is sentenced to 9 years and 8 months for embezzling 23 million euros
June 25, 2020 07:16 PM
‘New normality’ decree approved in Spanish Congress
Pro-independence Catalan parties vote against, criticizing “re-centralization” and lack of dialogue
June 25, 2020 05:11 PM
Congress lifts immunity of pro-independence MP for alleged irregular contracts
JxCat's Laura Borràs to be investigated by Supreme Court after fellow parties for a Catalan state abstain in chamber
June 25, 2020 11:54 AM
Decision on extradition of former minister Puig to be announced on August 7
Belgian court may hand politician over to Spain, reject the request, annul the arrest warrant, or pass the issue to EU court
June 23, 2020 03:52 PM
What Covid-19 rules must be followed in Catalonia from now on?
2.5sqm2 safety distances, mask wearing under certain circumstances, no capacity percentages in bars and up to 3,000 people in outdoor activities, among regulations set by Catalan government
June 22, 2020 03:30 PM
Spain reimposes lockdown in counties bordering Catalonia following Covid-19 outbreaks
Huesca region sees surge in coronavirus cases
June 22, 2020 02:48 PM
State of alarm over: Catalonia on the verge of a snap election again
Friction among governing pro-independence parties as Supreme Court might oust president and Congress to vote on JxCat MP's immunity
June 22, 2020 11:55 AM
Spanish borders reopen as state of alarm ends
After 98 days, free movement with EU countries restored
June 21, 2020 10:10 AM
Spanish president issues warning over coronavirus lockdown exit
"The virus can come back and impact us in a second wave," says Pedro Sánchez
June 20, 2020 06:39 PM
Elisenda Paluzie reelected as head of the Catalan National Assembly
Current ANC president gets 85% of the votes in a sweeping victory
June 20, 2020 04:22 PM
Catalan foreign minister warns president against setting snap election date ‘unilaterally’
Bernat Solé is hopeful that the two ruling parties will overcome discrepancies and agree on a date for the vote
June 20, 2020 02:16 PM
Congress a step away from stripping Laura Borràs of parliamentary immunity
Move would allow Supreme Court to investigate alleged corruption involving JxCat MP
June 18, 2020 05:51 PM
Catalonia to exit state of alarm on Thursday at midnight
2.5-square meter interpersonal safety area set, but no capacity percentages in establishments
June 18, 2020 01:28 PM
Barcelona and Lleida will enter lockdown easing Phase 3 on Thursday
Catalan government plans "immediate" end of de-escalation plan, bypassing Phase 3 in all health regions
June 17, 2020 04:51 PM
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