Opposition calls snap election 'opportunity' and slams president's 'personal and political failure'
Catalans to go to polls on May 12 after budget bill rejected in parliament
March 13, 2024 08:08 PM
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Spanish government promises declaration of ‘reparation and recognition’ for Salvador Puig Antich
Democratic memory minister calls 1974 execution of Anti-Francoist activist “deplorable” and “cruel”
March 13, 2024 01:05 PM
Madrid accounted for 55% of Spain's investment in Renfe in 2021, while Catalonia received 14%
More than 20 public bodies invested solely in Madrid region
March 13, 2024 10:45 AM
No budget deal but talks continue after president meets En Comú Podem leader
Hard Rock project remains sticking point less than 24 hours before Parliament debate
March 12, 2024 10:46 AM
Spain delays publication of rent price reference index
Measure which would allow Catalonia to bring in rent cap to be issued on Friday at earliest
March 12, 2024 09:10 PM
Catalonia to restore anti-fascist award scrapped by PP and Vox in Valencia
Guillem Agulló Prize recognizes people or associations that fight against hate crimes
March 12, 2024 06:14 PM
Spain's highest judicial body to vote on two opposing reports on amnesty bill
Conservative majority likely to declare draft law 'unconstitutional', although ruling is not binding
March 12, 2024 01:05 PM
Last-minute negotiations to approve Catalan budget for 2024
Governing Esquerra and opposition Socialists need third party to back spending plan
March 11, 2024 11:37 AM
Barcelona launches new campaign against sexist violence
Council marks International Women's Day by reaffirming commitment to breaking glass ceiling "urgently"
March 8, 2024 02:19 PM
Parliament approves Climate Action department name change after farmers' protests
New Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Climate Action will have same scope of competence
March 8, 2024 02:11 PM
Amnesty bill to cover 372 people involved in Catalan independence bid, Socialists say
Pro-independence organization Òmnium initially said 1,432 people would benefit from the law
March 8, 2024 01:32 PM
Amnesty bill one step closer to approval after Justice Committee vote
Governing Socialists agree with Catalan parties to change law to shield former president Carles Puigdemont
March 7, 2024 01:28 PM
Spanish government reach deal with Catalan parties on amnesty for pro-independence figures
Socialists, Junts, and Esquerra announce agreement that will likely cover Tsunami Democratic protests
March 6, 2024 08:14 PM
Spanish PM agrees to amend amnesty bill to give Puigdemont more guarantees
Pedro Sánchez confident of deal with Junts before draft law is put to vote again
March 6, 2024 11:46 AM
Catalan budget for 2024 at risk after Comuns file total amendment
Left-wing party wants government to withdraw urban plan for Hard Rock casino complex
March 5, 2024 10:35 AM
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