Parliament speaker Borràs one step away from trial for allegedly irregular contracts
Pro-independence Junts party president accused of favoring friend in tender while head of the Institute of Catalan Letters
June 29, 2022 01:44 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan politicians welcome Scottish non-binding independence referendum
Pro-independence leaders point out this is the ‘democratic’ and ‘peaceful way’ and give their support for the 2023 vote
June 28, 2022 07:25 PM
Constitutional court rules exiled MP cannot delegate parliament vote
Parliament bureau will meet before Tuesday’s plenary session to discuss decision on Lluís Puig’s votes in absentia
June 27, 2022 08:08 PM
Catalan parties condemn Spain's reaction to migrant deaths at Morocco border crossing
Barcelona mayor "embarrassed" by PM congratulating African country for handling of situation
June 27, 2022 12:00 PM
Spanish government reduces public transport tickets and cuts electricity VAT to tackle inflation
Initiatives also include maintaining 20 cent discount per liter of fuel to fight Ukraine war effects until December 31
June 25, 2022 01:28 PM
Spanish PM and Catalan president to meet 'before summer vacation'
Presidency ministers agree to work towards resuming negotiations following espionage scandal
June 22, 2022 07:46 PM
Spanish Olympic Committee 'opens possibility' for solo Catalan bid for Winter Games beyond 2030
Olympic authority in Spain rules out bringing Catalonia-Aragon 2030 project to IOC: 'We cannot place a bid now'
June 21, 2022 09:05 PM
Council of Europe rapporteur criticizes Spain's handling of exiled and ex-jailed Catalan leaders
Boriss Cilevics against arrest warrants for independence politicians and questioning of pardons for convicted leaders
June 21, 2022 06:21 PM
Catalan presidency minister to meet Spanish counterpart with lack of investment as central discussion
Laura Vilagrà to question Félix Bolaños in Madrid over why spending targets are not being met
June 21, 2022 12:12 PM
UN Special Rapporteur highlights 'relevance' of Catalangate and calls for Pegasus spyware ban
Over 60 pro-independence figures were victims of espionage, including current president and MPs
June 20, 2022 11:41 AM
Catalan parliament considers Israeli treatment of Palestinians ‘equivalent to apartheid’
Chamber believes system in place in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is against international law
June 17, 2022 06:41 PM
Catalonia asks Spanish Olympic Committee to 'consider solo Catalan candidacy'
Presidency minister, on likelihood of 2030 Winter Games deal with Aragon: "I find it very difficult"
June 15, 2022 01:13 PM
Former Spanish PM under investigation in Andorra for discrediting Catalan politicians
Mariano Rajoy allegedly blackmailed bank for information on independence leaders’ private accounts
June 14, 2022 02:30 PM
Catalonia Progressive Forum endorses 'Declaration of Barcelona on the defense of democracy'
14 left-wing parties declare commitment to protecting rights and countering far-right populism
June 12, 2022 02:51 PM
Catalan authorities turn down event with Spanish minister to protest 'lack of investment'
President: "What we need is for these investments to happen"
June 10, 2022 08:42 PM
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