Spain to guarantee 24-hour care for ALS patients with new law
Deal reached from parties across the political spectrum after months of negotiations
September 17, 2024 11:10 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
73,500 people take to streets in five pro-independence demonstrations across Catalonia
Barcelona sees largest rally with 60,000 attendees, with protests in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
September 11, 2024 03:40 PM
Supreme Court's appeal against amnesty law accepted by Spain's Constitutional Court
Judges will now begin discussions to determine whether or not the law is constitutional
September 11, 2024 01:44 PM
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
September 11, 2024 08:26 AM
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
September 10, 2024 09:06 PM
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
September 10, 2024 12:28 PM
Former mayor Ada Colau to leave Barcelona council
The former housing activist led the local government from 2015-2023
September 9, 2024 10:13 AM
Catalonia’s new financial model explained
Deal to support Socialist Illa’s presidential bid included greater fiscal autonomy for territory
September 5, 2024 04:32 PM
Constitutional Court to rule on amnesty law in next six to twelve months
Magistrates to decide on bill linked to all independence push figures
September 5, 2024 05:34 PM
'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
August 28, 2024 05:25 PM
British Ambassador Hugh Elliott bids farewell to Spain after five years
Diplomat will be replaced by former Brazil and Portugal Ambassador Alex Ellis
September 4, 2024 07:39 PM
Barcelona to increase tourist tax for cruise ships
Mayor Jaume Collboni and president Salvador Illa, both Socialists, also agree on building more social housing
September 4, 2024 01:53 PM
Catalan president to speed up expansion of Barcelona airport
Salvador Illa says project is 'crucial' and assures 'maximum respect for environment'
September 3, 2024 11:52 AM
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
September 2, 2024 02:08 PM
New agriculture minister announces aid for all farmers affected by drought
Catalonia in midst of historic three-year drought
August 30, 2024 01:14 PM
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