Barcelona urges for housing investments to be exempt from European tax rules
Mayor Jaume Collboni equates the need to increase spending on housing with strengthening security and defense
February 20, 2025 12:34 PM
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Catalonia to offer 10 scholarships to College of Europe
President calls for use of Catalan across EU institutions to "reinforce" pro-European feelings
February 19, 2025 07:33 PM
Junts u-turn on no-confidence vote against far-right mayor, letting her stay in power
Pro-independence party say motion against Sílvia Orriols in Ripoll council is "unfeasible"
February 18, 2025 04:34 PM
Catalan president to discuss Catalan language status with European Council head
First meeting between both positions since 2011 will also cover current global geopolitical situation
February 18, 2025 06:03 PM
Dozens protest against Trump presidency in Barcelona
Democrats Abroad gather at Plaça Sant Jaume to "resist fascism"
February 17, 2025 06:20 PM
La Rambla terror attacks convicted ensures intelligence agency knew about imam's plans
Mohamed Houli, sentenced to over 40 years, speaks in Congress committee regarding events
February 13, 2025 05:45 PM
Government to launch tender on empty land to build social housing across Catalonia
Spanish PM compares regional executive's housing policies against other office's legislations
February 13, 2025 01:13 PM
Supreme court upholds corruption trial on former parliament speaker
Laura Borràs faces 4.5 years for splitting IT contracts to avoid public tenders
February 12, 2025 02:03 PM
Who can vote for the 2024 European elections on June 9 in Spain
Spanish citizens living abroad vote in designated polling stations or embassies
May 26, 2024 10:36 AM
Farmers call off roadblocks after reaching deal with government
Revolta Pagesa's informative demonstrations to continue without affecting traffic across Catalonia
February 9, 2025 09:57 PM
Catalonia exercises right to buy 743 homes for €72m in social housing investment
The flats are home to families who have previously been evicted
February 6, 2025 11:49 AM
Spain moves to cut working week to 37.5 hours
Cabinet endorses "historic" draft law, which must face Congress approval
February 5, 2025 10:51 AM
Official C2 level Catalan courses to be gradually expanded this year
Unions and entities will offer more than a thousand new places in 2025
February 4, 2025 11:21 AM
President announces €18.5bn investment by Catalan government over 5 years
Salvador Illa sets goal to "lead the Spanish economy and become a top European region" within next decade
January 31, 2025 03:39 PM
Toni Comín accused of sexual and workplace harassment by former Junts advisor
Elected MEP denies allegations, while pro-independence party says it will take 'precautionary measures'
January 31, 2025 10:25 AM
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