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
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
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'
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
New agriculture minister announces aid for all farmers affected by drought
Catalonia in midst of historic three-year drought
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
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
Catalan police suspend officers who helped Puigdemont flee after return
Chief commissioner says agents do not deserve to wear the Mossos police uniform
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