From riots to a thaw: how Catalonia shaped the past four years in Spanish politics
First coalition cabinet in Spain faced Covid and inflation this term, and held talks on political conflict but without outcome
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Who can and cannot vote in Spanish elections: first-time voter after 18 years living in Catalonia
16.3% of Catalan population are foreign residents, only 181,581 of these can vote
Islamic State recruiter detained at Barcelona airport
Arrest of man who arrived on flight from Mexico made last Saturday
Catalan government to put forward new housing law to regulate seasonal rentals
Territory minister says legislation will cover rents of one to 11 months, not included in new Spanish housing law
Provisional prison without bail for man arrested over death of partner in Salou hotel
Tarragona court may bring homicide or murder charges, pending investigation
3Cat: public TV and radio broadcasters to unite under new brand identity
'TV3' and 'Catalunya Ràdio' will disappear in coming years, pending residents' acceptance
Barcelona Global proposes extending Barcelona Airport's shortest runway by 350 meters
Group suggests regenerating Ricarda natural park and says current situation is not optimal
Face mask mandate lifted in pharmacies, hospitals, and health centers
Spanish government lifts health emergency warning after almost three years
New data from RansomHouse's Clínic hospital cyberattack published
Health center studies released information after attack detected in early March
Catalonia demands explanations after Europol report calls independence movement 'potentially terrorist'
Catalan interior minister Elena expresses indignation in letter to Spanish counterpart Marlaska and demands he takes responsibility
Catalonia creates working group to tackle sexual violence against children and adolescents
Education program aimed at under-14s who exhibit criminal behavior will be updated and reinforced
Consternation over alleged murder of woman by partner in Salou
Police detained man over violent death at hotel
Almost 1.8 million foreign tourists visit Catalonia in May, 2.2% fewer than in 2019
Spending by international visitors climbs to €2bn, up 36.8% year-on-year
Unemployment rate falls for fifth consecutive month
Catalonia registers highest ever employment rate of 3.74 million, up 26,548 on May
Pro-independence civic group organizes demonstrations for September 11
Protest in Barcelona expected to be 12th mass National Day celebration
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