Gas connection decision between Catalonia and France to be made this year
Catalonia is the territory with the largest consumption of gas within the Spanish state, with 19% of the total
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Belgium?s Francophone community signs a vocational education agreement with Catalonia
Catalonia has begun an initiative with Belgium?s Francophone part to make studying abroad applied technologies easier. The agreement is similar to that of Erasmus, and is designed to aid in student?s vocational education and training.
Sabadell United Bank open for business in the U.S.
The Catalan bank, Banc Sabadell, has an important presence in Florida, where its U.S. headquarters are located at the heart of Miami?s financial district. Banc Sabadell is Catalonia?s 2nd financial institution and the 4th in Spain.
International cooperation model of Catalonia presented to the United Nations
Catalonia has participated in the United Nation's Development Cooperation Forum, which was held in New York City this week. The forum aimed to discuss the role of local governments in international cooperation.
Catalan Minister of Economy dismayed at the lack of an energy model in Spain
Antoni Castells considers that the minimum social conditions necessary for consensus do not exist, as the energy model is often used as a political weapon. In the last 5 years there have been large controversies around mergers within the Spanish energy se
Catalan Government gives free newspaper subscriptions to 18-year-olds
The initiative aims to promote daily news reading and citizen?s knowledge for future generations. Teenagers can subscribe to the newspaper of their choice for an entire year. The free subscription program has increased by 25% in its third year, with more
Catalan Parliament unanimously decides to integrate 60,000 people who were excluded from the health system
A new law has just been approved that would give 60,000 people access to health care that previously did not have it. The majority of these individuals are liberal professionals who do not pay social security, members of religious groups, and members of s
The first two sections of the B-40 ringroad unveiled
The ringroad will eventually run between Barcelona, Granollers and Abrera via Terrassa
International press remains silent about the modification of the Catalan Statute
The Constitutional Court?s most important sentence in 33 years of democracy, which represents an inflexion point in Spain?s political model, has found no echo at all in International press. Not a single article in the main newspapers from France, the UK,
Catalan elite, angry with the sentence, reivindicate the Statute of Autonomy approved in the referendum
President Montilla disagrees with the sentence but accepts it. However, he states that he is ?infuriated? with the sentence and asks for a citizen demonstration and a reflected political reaction. The Spanish Government flags the sentence as a victory.
?[Rec]? director Jaume Balagueró presents his latest film project ?Sleep Tight?
The popular Catalan director, Jaume Balagueró, explores suspense with a more classic narrative. His new project entitled ?Sleep Tight? will stray away from his famous horror films.
The Spanish Constitutional Court shortens the current Catalan Statute of Autonomy
The expected sentence on the top Catalan law has finally arrived, via a sentence voted in blocks. The sentence dilutes national symbols, the use of the Catalan language, powers relating to Justice, and guarantees on financial transfers
The Director of Religious Affairs opposes ban of burqa and niqab
Montserrat Coll, the director of Religious Affairs in Catalonia, has spoken out against the new law to ban full-face veils in municipal buildings. She stresses that mediation and dialogue are the best way out of the debate.
Catalan beaches ready to go
Catalan Water Agency gives thumbs-up to coastline waters and notes a decline in jellyfish population
Foreign tourism in Catalonia grows 2.3% in May
The number of tourists that visited Catalonia this May increased by 2.3% in comparison to May of 2009, despite the volcano ash cloud. Catalonia remains the first autonomous community in number of foreign visitors.