Spain's new stance on Western Sahara met with rejection in Catalonia
Socialists endorse Morocco's autonomy initiative despite widespread opposition
March 19, 2022 06:38 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Former president refuses to attend second disobedience trial
Quim Torra chose not to “legitimize” what he views as a “political trial” for the same actions he was already barred from office for
March 17, 2022 10:15 AM
Spanish government promises energy price cuts from March 29
Minister says electricity, gas and petrol costs will be lowered but does not specify method
March 16, 2022 07:37 PM
Unease among pro-independence parties following Esquerra politician's Russia remarks
Junts calls for answers after "gentlemen who thought they were James Bond" comments
March 16, 2022 06:07 PM
Catalonia and Baden-Württemberg agree to develop green hydrogen projects
German Freudenberg Group to invest €10m in automotive parts factory in Catalonia
March 16, 2022 05:48 PM
Parliament speaker on verge of corruption trial
Court claims Laura Borràs awarded irregular contracts when head of Institute of Catalan Letters
March 14, 2022 06:32 PM
Culture minister appears in court over 2017 independence referendum role
Natàlia Garriga is accused of embezzlement and disobedience for setting up call center and website
March 14, 2022 12:19 PM
Catalonia backs Spanish deal to fund reception of refugees and reduce electricity bill
President Aragonès greenlights compromise that makes clear Ukrainian newcomers will be managed by his cabinet
March 13, 2022 07:55 PM
Spain’s Constitutional Court annuls vast majority of Catalan rent cap law
Law affected up to 61 municipalities and was in place since September 2020, but judges say it oversteps Catalonia’s powers
March 10, 2022 06:43 PM
Barcelona turns down proposal to create regulated ‘group drinking’ sites
Ombudsman had proposed idea despite rejection from nightclubs sector considering it a "low-cost leisure"
March 10, 2022 05:29 PM
Health minister in favor of removing face mask requirement indoors ahead of key meetings
Josep Maria Argimon believes lifting measures in schools is especially "urgent"
March 10, 2022 02:13 PM
Catalan president to attend meeting with Spain’s territorial leaders after initially rejecting conference
Pere Aragonès will travel to La Palma to tackle Ukrainian refugee crisis with Spanish PM
March 10, 2022 01:22 PM
Ex-parliament speaker to face trial for allowing vote on independence and anti-monarchy motions
Roger Torrent and three former bureau members will be tried for disobedience
March 9, 2022 12:52 PM
Unanimous standing ovation in parliament for Ukrainian consul
Speaker denounces Russian invasion as 'disgrace and cruelty' and praises Catalan solidarity in welcoming refugees
March 9, 2022 09:58 AM
Spain’s former king to remain living in Abu Dhabi after corruption investigations dropped
Ex-monarch Juan Carlos will make frequent visits to Spain but will stay living in United Arab Emirates
March 7, 2022 08:34 PM
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