Catalan president Salvador Illa meets King Felipe VI in historic Zarzuela visit
First meeting between a Catalan leader and the Spanish monarch in nine years, after a period of tension since the 2017 independence referendum
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Bid to regulate room lets and seasonal rents fails after PP, Vox and Junts vote against
Proposal to Congress from left-wing Sumar aimed to close rent cap loopholes
Spain to guarantee 24-hour care for ALS patients with new law
Deal reached from parties across the political spectrum after months of negotiations
73,500 people take to streets in five pro-independence demonstrations across Catalonia
Barcelona sees largest rally with 60,000 attendees, with protests in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
Supreme Court's appeal against amnesty law accepted by Spain's Constitutional Court
Judges will now begin discussions to determine whether or not the law is constitutional
Floral tribute to 1714 patriot marks start of National Day
Officials honor Rafael Casanova, Barcelona's chief councilor severely injured during Spain's succession war
President calls for unity in break from decade of pro-independence demands
Salvador Illa promises stronger public services and fairer wages in National Day speech
Puigdemont cannot be granted amnesty for embezzlement, Supreme Court says
Judge Pablo Llarena reiterates stance that former president and ministers not entitled to amnesty law
Former mayor Ada Colau to leave Barcelona council
The former housing activist led the local government from 2015-2023
Catalonia’s new financial model explained
Deal to support Socialist Illa’s presidential bid included greater fiscal autonomy for territory
Constitutional Court to rule on amnesty law in next six to twelve months
Magistrates to decide on bill linked to all independence push figures
'Fight against far right' to be message of new government's first Catalan National Day
This September 11 will be the first National Day in over a decade with a pro-Spanish unity executive in charge
British Ambassador Hugh Elliott bids farewell to Spain after five years
Diplomat will be replaced by former Brazil and Portugal Ambassador Alex Ellis
Barcelona to increase tourist tax for cruise ships
Mayor Jaume Collboni and president Salvador Illa, both Socialists, also agree on building more social housing
Catalan president to speed up expansion of Barcelona airport
Salvador Illa says project is 'crucial' and assures 'maximum respect for environment'
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