Language learning, cross-border hospital, boosting tourism: Spain and France's Treaty of Barcelona
Friendship agreement signed in Catalan capital aims at strengthening ties in environment, security, culture, and defense
January 19, 2023 03:30 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan president greets Spanish and French leaders but leaves before national anthems
Spain-France summit held in Barcelona while independence supporters protest outside
January 19, 2023 09:14 AM
Sánchez and Macron visit Picasso Museum following summit in Barcelona
Officials say protest organized by far-left group Arran outside museum gathers dozens of demonstrators
January 19, 2023 09:18 PM
Thousands of pro-independence supporters rally outside summit
Main parties for Catalan republic oppose meeting between Spain and France at foot of Montjuïc
January 19, 2023 09:28 AM
Secondary border crossings between Spain and France to remain closed after summit
French and Spanish authorities to launch working group to improve cooperation 'against clandestine migration organizations'
January 19, 2023 04:28 PM
Northern Catalonia: a strip north of the Pyrenees with a Catalan soul
Region shares language and culture with southern neighbors and played key role in 2017 referendum
January 19, 2023 12:24 PM
'Independence push over,' repeats Spanish government ahead of summit and protest
Catalan president will only take part in opening event of Spain-France meeting in Barcelona
January 18, 2023 02:19 PM
Supreme Court sends formerly exiled Anna Gabriel to trial over 2017 referendum
Ex-MP for far-left CUP spent over 4 years in Switzerland and will sit in dock for non-imprisonable offenses
January 18, 2023 11:51 AM
President calls for approval of budget with €30M for mental health
Funds for suicide prevention and youth care programs
January 18, 2023 11:03 AM
Public prosecutor files aggravated disorder and misuse of funds charges against Puigdemont
Accusations against former Catalan president revised after sedition was removed from penal code
January 17, 2023 12:40 PM
Government pushes for 2023 budget deal this week
Opposition Socialists wonder about executive's willingness to negotiate spending plan
January 16, 2023 05:43 PM
Independence push 'not over': 30 groups join rally against Spain-France summit
Organizations claim meeting is a "provocation" and urge Catalan president not to attend
January 13, 2023 04:52 PM
Sedition charges dropped but misuse of funds and disobedience kept against Puigdemont
Supreme Court drops most serious charge after criminal code reform but some exiled independence leaders could still face prison time
January 12, 2023 10:15 AM
Spanish criminal code reforms come into force: what's next for 2017 referendum leaders
Supreme Court judge alters accusations against exiled leaders, while pardoned politicians could see disqualification modified
January 12, 2023 01:20 PM
Finland: Catalonia's universal basic income project is 'valuable opportunity to learn'
Catalan foreign minister proposes increasing development aid budget by 30% to €45m on Helsinki visit
January 11, 2023 06:57 PM
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