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Spanish government to ban working outdoors during high-temperature warnings to prevent heatstroke
Measure will be approved by cabinet on Thursday
May 10, 2023 04:29 PM
Council of Europe urges Spain to guarantee freedom of speech
Authorities worried about 'gag law' for Catalan activists and raise concerns about police brutality
May 10, 2023 02:19 PM
ERC to follow 'same steps' in suspended speaker's case as when CUP MP was stripped of seat
Spokesperson for governing party warns "no excuses" to be given for Laura Borràs' situation
May 10, 2023 09:58 AM
Government open to expropriating 200 empty housing units
Executive weighing up measure in 14 towns if owners reject putting them up for social housing
May 9, 2023 12:47 PM
EU institutions mark Europe Day with large EU flag in Barcelona city center
Local businesses campaign for city to become European Capital of Local Retail next year
May 9, 2023 02:00 PM
Catalan president blames Rodalies commuter line disruption on lack of investment for 'decades'
Spanish transport minister says Aragonès' words down to 'electoral campaign' as president visits Gavà site
May 8, 2023 05:59 PM
Spanish government to guarantee 20% of mortgage for those aged 35 or under
Measure will benefit families with children and less than €37,800 in annual income
May 7, 2023 02:12 PM
Government seeks €1M from outsourcing company after civil service exam 'chaos'
Cegos counters by blaming authorities for not preparing testing process adequately
May 5, 2023 12:32 PM
Government to create expert committee focused on foreign affairs and EU policies
Executive plans to "take step forward" with staff trained in international relations
May 5, 2023 02:16 PM
1 million people in Catalonia cannot vote in 2023 local elections
Over 67,000 foreign voters from EU and 13 countries with reciprocity agreements with Spain
May 5, 2023 10:57 AM
Most civil service entrance exams to be held again in July after testing 'chaos'
Government announces new dates after receiving over 2,600 complaints
May 4, 2023 06:40 PM
Electoral Board strips MP status of suspended parliament speaker
Chamber bureau to lodge appeal against the decision
May 4, 2023 02:17 PM
Prosecution calls for pro-independence MEP Ponsatí to testify before Supreme Court
Judge Pablo Llarena urged to summon former exiled politician again after she previously rejected to turn up to hearing
May 4, 2023 01:09 PM
Parliament speaker to be ousted from post as electoral board strips seat
Laura Borràs was suspended as head of chamber in July and recently sentenced to 4.5 years for helping friend secure public contracts
May 3, 2023 09:56 PM
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