Parliament definitively approves creation of new Lluçanès county
Government asks those who voted 'no' in consultation for "trust and time"
May 3, 2023 07:36 PM
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Government dismisses civil service director general over entrance exam 'chaos'
Unions and opposition had called for accountability after delays, cancellations and privacy violations
May 2, 2023 12:04 PM
New €100 school supply vouchers for primary school students
Those enrolled in public or semi-private centers will be able to spend them in specific stores
May 2, 2023 01:36 PM
Government blames civil service entrance examination 'chaos' on outsourcing company
Unions and political opposition call on for accountability after delays, cancellations, and violations of anonymity
April 30, 2023 01:42 PM
Parliament rejects ousting Laura Borràs as speaker after corruption sentence
Electoral authority had asked for stance and may remove her from post despite final ruling still pending
April 28, 2023 06:55 PM
Spain limits customer service hotline waiting period to under three minutes
New law restricting use of automated answering machines in force from next year
April 27, 2023 09:53 PM
Spain passes new housing law capping rent increases: all you need to know
'Tense housing market' price limits, no more tenant contract fees, and more
April 27, 2023 05:53 PM
Formerly exiled politician Serret sentenced to 1-year disqualification over 2017 referendum
Current foreign minister also fined €12,000 in decision that can be appealed
April 26, 2023 12:22 PM
Senate greenlights contentious 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law reform
Legislation implements harsher prison sentences
April 26, 2023 05:11 PM
Formerly exiled MEP Ponsatí fails to appear at Supreme Court
Judge called for hearing after Junts politician arrested on first return to Barcelona in five years
April 24, 2023 10:13 AM
Quebec experts warn that Clarity Act carries risks for Catalonia
Parti Québécois advises government to seek international support for independence referendum
April 24, 2023 11:21 AM
New 'only yes is yes' law passes in Congress with harsher prison sentences
Bill approved with votes in favor of Catalonia's PDeCAT, after previous legislation led to sentence reductions
April 21, 2023 11:39 AM
Spain to build or renovate 43,000 social and affordable housing units using European funds
Spanish PM vows to make housing the 'fifth pillar of the welfare state'
April 19, 2023 09:58 AM
Parliament to appeal Electoral Board's potential decision to remove speaker's MP status
Move aimed at defending chamber's regulations that seats are only removed with final convictions
April 19, 2023 10:21 AM
Catalonia could declare water emergency in September if current use and rain trends continue
Lowering average daily consumption by 5 liters since January not enough, authorities say
April 18, 2023 01:17 PM
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