'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
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
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
Lia Miller named new US Barcelona consul
Politician arrives in Catalonia after a career in diplomacy spanning back to 2003
New Catalan government to forgo new budget for 2024
Salvador Illa aims to negotiate new spending plan with ERC and Comuns for 2025
Catalan president and Barcelona mayor hold first working meeting since election
Salvador Illa and Jaume Collboni, both of the Socialist Party, meet at Catalan government headquarters building
Puigdemont files complaint against Supreme Court judge over amnesty appeals delay
Former Catalan president's lawyer says magistrate "repeatedly violated" the law
Puigdemont admits escape was 'alternative plan’ to continue to ‘resist oppression'
Former Catalan president publishes opinion article in online outlet Politico
New Catalan president shows support for under-fire Mossos police after Puigdemont escape
New government leader and Interior Minister visit headquarters of police body in Sabadell
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