State rail operator head steps down after fiasco of trains not fitting tunnels
Renfe president, Isaías Táboas, and state secretary for transport resign over design mistake of 31 carriages
February 20, 2023 03:16 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalonia aims to be at the forefront of Europe's digital future
Pere Aragonès wants Barcelona to "answer major challenges," as European Parliament president visits city
November 18, 2022 05:21 PM
Friend of suspended parliament speaker confesses to splitting contracts, incriminating politician
Isaías Herrero admits to faking Catalan Institute of Letters quotes under Borràs' orders although she denies all charges
February 20, 2023 10:53 AM
Catalan National Assembly vice-president steps down and 13 National Secretariat members resign
Pro-independence organization's president defends internal democracy and says she will not quit
February 18, 2023 08:56 PM
Prosecutors request prison sentences for former senior pro-independence officials
Ex vice president's right-hand-men face up to seven years behind bars while current culture minister could be disqualified
February 17, 2023 10:39 AM
Spain passes 'trans law' allowing over 16s to change gender on ID without medical report
Abortion law eased with 3-day reflection period and parental consent for 16 and 17-year-olds done away with
February 16, 2023 07:52 PM
Catalan parliament summons Spanish PM and ministers to Pegasus spyware inquiry commission
Madrid confirms Pedro Sánchez will not testify as he is "accountable to congress and senate" only
February 16, 2023 10:46 AM
Israeli businessman claims responsibility for cyberattack on government during 2014 independence vote
International journalism investigation reveals Tal Hanan's companies worked for intelligence services, executives, and other businesses
February 15, 2023 04:40 PM
€15,120 updated annual minimum salary approved, backdated to January 1
8% increase agreed between Spanish government and trade unions but rejected by business associations
February 14, 2023 08:17 PM
Catalan budget one step away from approval as opposition's full amendments rejected
Socialists and En Comú Podem vote with ERC government
February 14, 2023 06:44 PM
Judge opens investigation into Barcelona mayor for fining firm for attempting to evict tenants
Ada Colau to testify in court on March 13
February 14, 2023 01:02 PM
Cultural figures including 4 Nobel laureates back Barcelona's suspension of ties with Israel
Opposition parties on Barcelona City Council force extraordinary session to attempt to restore relations
February 14, 2023 11:38 AM
Barcelona Jews accuse mayor of 'anti-Semitism' after suspending ties with Israel
Israeli foreign ministry says decision backs extremists and terrorist organizations, while Palestinians welcome move
February 9, 2023 12:20 PM
Several entities urge Spanish government to make Catalan official EU language
Groups push executive ahead of Spain's rotating EU council presidency
February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
Barcelona City Council 'temporarily suspends' ties with Israel
Mayor announces twin town relationship with Tel Aviv also affected
February 8, 2023 06:25 PM
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