Parliament speaker and ombudsman call for closure of migrant detention centers
Roger Torrent describes them as "greatest exponents of institutional racism"
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‘We are Antifa’: Parliament speaker reacts to Trump’s designation as terrorist group
Torrent was one of the first Catalan politicians to respond, while a Monday evening demonstration is planned in Barcelona
Health system professionals awarded golden Medal of Honor for Covid-19 efforts
Catalan parliament bureau unanimously recognizes their "extraordinary work"
Parliament speaker says new social pact with people at center needed to overcome crisis
Roger Torrent warns that "fear is fascism's best ally" on 75th anniversary of VE Day
Musicians join forces to perform 'A different Sant Jordi' song
Eurovision star Miki Núñez and others sing 'Escriurem' to raise money for Covid-19 research
Volunteering, ventilators, and applause; positivity in the face of lockdown isolation
Despite all the bad news stories that have come out in the last month, there are still some reasons to be optimistic
Evictions suspended for six months
Spanish government introduces measures to help tenants, while 60% of Catalan freelancers have been forced to suspend their activity
Catalan culture to enjoy while in quarantine
As the covid-19 coronavirus crisis shuts down society, Catalan News offers this selection of activities to keep yourself entertained
Parliament speaker criticizes 'indifference' in face of intolerance and rise of far right
Roger Torrent warns of "laws, courts, and institutions" that violate human rights
Constitutional Court repeats request for investigation into parliament speaker and officials
High court again urges prosecutor to consider legal action over self-determination vote in Catalan chamber
High poverty levels in Spain a ‘political choice’ says UN special rapporteur
Philip Alston advocates for rent control plans and social housing funding after visiting Barcelona and other cities to study poverty levels
Government's 2020 budget foresees rise in spending and revenue
Proposed bill to be passed before fresh Catalan election sees health and education take the lion's share of €36bn in public funds
Constitutional court considering investigation against parliament speaker and officials
Spain’s highest court passes the matter over to the prosecutor who will decide whether to open a disobedience case against them
Major clash between government partners as president stripped of MP status
ERC accepts suspending Torra to avoid "risk of blocking parliament" while JxCat rejects it, warning of executive's "risk of collapsing"
Parliament's top public servant gives order to withdraw Torra’s MP status
President responds government is at risk of collapsing and pressure now on speaker Torrent