New Rodalies company to be part of Renfe but led by Catalan government
Transfer of rail network is one step closer after landmark agreement
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Parliament delays tourist tax increase and parties plan new proposal for fall
Regulation could see taxes to maximum of €15 per night
'Dialogue' but no consensus in Airbnb-Barcelona council meeting amid housing crisis
Accommodation platform cites hotels and tour operators as "main promoters" of mass tourism
Catalonia launches 'historic' cybersecurity strategy to shield public services from growing threats
A cyberattack hits Catalonia's public services every two and a half hours
Spanish PM Sánchez announces Congress appearance but again rules out election
Socialist leader proposes inquiry into 'Koldo' case and challenges PP and Vox to file motion of no confidence
New housing plan to help young people buy first homes with 0% interest loans
The program will cover 20% of the property's value, which will not need to be repaid until the mortgage is paid off in full
Catalonia imposes total cell phone ban in schools
Students under 16 will be completely prohibited from using phones in school, including for educational purposes
Spanish PM rules out snap election and apologizes over corruption scandal
Pedro Sánchez’s right-hand man resigned after audio messages implicating him in illegal payments related to public contracts were released
Climate activists to protest Barcelona airport expansion on June 28
Coalition of environmentalists, scientists, and residents warns project will worsen pollution and intensify 'precarious' tourism-based model
Castelldefels and El Prat voice opposition to airport expansion project
Gavà, Sant Boi, Viladecans, and Barcelona back government's proposal including plans to offset environmental damage
EU urges Catalonia to comply with environmental measures of previous airport expansion before new enlargement
Government, airport manager AENA, and European Commission met in early April to tackle infrastructure project
Spain and UK close 'historic deal' on Gibraltar post-Brexit
Foreign ministers sign agreement in Brussels
Barcelona airport expansion project to be complete by 2033
Catalan president hopes to offset impacts on protected natural area due to runway extension with rewilding plans
Environmentalists accuse president of 'climate denial' over Barcelona airport expansion plan
Organizations announce 'massive' protests in upcoming weeks to oppose extension that 'destroys' protected natural areas
Meeting of Spanish regional presidents in Barcelona ends without agreements
Spanish PM announces new housing plan, but Madrid regional leader steals spotlight with swipe at Catalan and Basque languages
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