No Covid waves, mental health, talks with Spain, climate, language: Catalonia 2022 challenges
Country aims for return to old normal, further economic recovery, political stability, and a decision on 2030 Olympic bid this year
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Government ‘very seriously’ considering abandoning 2030 Winter Olympics project
Stop Olympic Games Platform calls for a citizens’ vote in the Pyrenean areas that would be affected
Catalonia 2021-2022: uncertain talks with Spain, infrastructure plans v climate change, and end of Covid
Wrapping up vaccinations, reactivating economy and make some progress in dialogue over independence issue, hottest topics of new season
Sarajevo, possible venue in Barcelona's bid to host 2030 winter olympics
Foreign minister "strengthens ties" in meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities during official visit to Balkans
IOC to recommend not to hold international competitions in Spain over Kosovo athletes
Measure to be taken if Spanish government does not “guarantee access” for Balkan country sportspeople; winter games bid in Catalonia at stake
IOC greenlights Pyrenees-Barcelona winter olympics bid
International Olympic Committee approves Catalonia's candidacy to host the major international event in 2030
Catalan skier makes Winter Olympics debut
Quim Salarich did not qualify for final of slalom run
New personal best for Catalan skeleton racer in Winter Olympics
Ander Mirambell finished in 23rd place overall
Catalan snowboarder loses out on Olympic glory
Queralt Castellet came seventh in halfpipe final earning her an Olympic diploma
Catalan snowboarder makes it to Winter Olympics final
Queralt Castellet came fifth in halfpipe qualification round
Three Catalans to participate in Winter Olympics
Queralt Castellet, Ander Mirambell, and Quim Salarich will all test their mettle on the slopes
Barcelona drops bid to host 2026 Winter Olympics
Barcelona – The Pyrenees-based candidacy to host the 2026 Winter Olympics has been rescinded by its own promoters. According to Barcelona’s deputy mayor, Jordi Collboni, the decision responded “to the current social and economic circumstances not only in Barcelona but in the whole country”. Collboni also emphasized Barcelona’s image as an Olympic city, won in 1992, and rejected any eventual “false move” which might affect its good reputation. “If we submit an application, we want it to be the winning option,” he said and admitted that in order for that to be true the candidacy “must have full political and social support”. The conclusions emerged from the committee responsible for analysing the candidacy, backed by the Catalan Socialist Party (PSC), Spanish Unionist ‘Ciutadans’, Left wing pro-independence ERC and the Democratic Group.