Socialist mayors appointed in Lleida and Tarragona, pro-independence coalition in Girona
None of the parties leading the three cities reelected, as far-right enters the three councils for first time
June 17, 2023 12:56 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
19-year-old mayor, end to 44-year stint in power, successful outliers: Catalonia has new mayors
Junts, Esquerra and the Socialists take over most significant municipalities in country
June 17, 2023 02:23 PM
New simulated Mars female mission announced for 2025
Project aims to further learn living conditions on red planet and wants to boost women in science
June 16, 2023 08:12 PM
Barcelona mayoral post still up for grabs with only a day left for talks
Center-right Trias won election, but Socialists hope to scrap post with backing of conservatives and acting mayor Colau
June 16, 2023 02:13 PM
Pro-independence bloc deal to share government led by far-left CUP in Girona
Lluc Salellas will become mayor, frustrating hopes of Socialists, who won local election
June 16, 2023 10:53 AM
European Parliament urges Spain for an 'effective and fair' investigation on 'Catalangate'
Clarifying espionage on 65 pro-independence leaders and involving Europol in report approved by MEPs
June 15, 2023 06:50 PM
How Saturday's mayor investitures will happen after last month's local elections
Councilors of Catalonia's 947 municipalities to appoint next heads of local councils
June 15, 2023 03:34 PM
Supreme Court upholds misuse of funds and disobedience charges against Puigdemont
Decision denies annulment of legal proceedings against politician in adjustment of prior indictment following penal code reform
June 15, 2023 10:55 AM
Colau proposes sharing Barcelona mayoral position with two other left-wing forces
Anti-austerity politician says other parties "open to discussing" idea but Socialists already rule it out
June 13, 2023 10:34 AM
Government crisis: climate action, territory and education ministers replaced
Minister Jordà running in Spanish election prompts president to trigger larger cabinet shift
June 12, 2023 09:58 AM
Capella, Simó, Mascort: Who are new ministers in Catalan government?
Two were part of previous cabinets, while third was second-in-command in climate action ministry
June 12, 2023 11:04 AM
CUP to stand in Spanish general election after 61% of members vote in favor
Far-left pro-independence party currently holds two seats in congress
June 10, 2023 12:34 PM
Catalan parliament names Junts' Anna Erra new speaker
Former mayor of Vic replaces ousted Laura Borràs as chamber head after pro-independence bloc finds consensus despite divisions
June 9, 2023 12:59 PM
Who is Anna Erra, the new Catalan parliament speaker?
Pro-independence figure chosen by Jordi Turull has been mayor of Vic since 2015
June 9, 2023 01:57 PM
Part of '3%' corruption case involving former CDC officials shelved
Ex-government officials accused of illegally financing party
June 8, 2023 07:13 PM
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