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6th state of alarm extension to succeed, prompting discrepancies in Catalan government
Emergency measures to last until June 21 after separate deals with unionist Cs, Basque nationalists, and pro-independence ERC
Supreme Court prohibits display of ‘unofficial’ flags on public buildings
Decision expected to have repercussions for the Catalan administrative buildings
Regional governments to oversee lockdown de-escalation in Phase 3 from June 8
Pro-independence parties disagree on sixth state of alarm extension to be voted on Wednesday
ERC to abstain in upcoming vote on sixth state of alarm extension
Pro-independence party strikes deal with Spanish government in exchange for greater authority in Phase 3
Spain approves targeted basic income for households at risk of poverty
Individuals will receive €462 a month with an extra €139 a month for each additional dependant
Former Socialist Tarragona mayor to face trial for alleged corruption
Josep Fèlix Ballesteros and eight others are accused of corruption in social services
Spanish government considering 6th state of alarm extension
Authorities say this prolongation of emergency measures will be the last one
Puigdemont: Mediator 'essential' in Catalonia-Spain talks
Spain denies need for intermediary figure saying "all citizens" would be witnesses to negotiations
Health system professionals awarded golden Medal of Honor for Covid-19 efforts
Catalan parliament bureau unanimously recognizes their "extraordinary work"
Mayor calls for Barcelona metropolitan area merger decision
Catalonia will propose to Spain that Greater Barcelona's three health regions merge from June 1 to allow travel in and out of the city
Torra warns of state of alarm opposition if Catalonia cannot decide future
Catalan president wants powers over key services such as healthcare to be returned to regional governments
Supreme Court to request that Congress lift pro-independence MP's immunity
Junts per Catalunya spokesperson Laura Borràs is accused of favoring a friend in a public tender
Care home commission of inquiry unanimously approved in parliament
Proposed amendment by governing parties rejected by opposition parties
State of alarm extended until June 7
Prolongation passes after initial uncertainty when pro-independence parties said they would vote No
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