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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Barcelona to support war-hit Kharkiv in new partnership
Mayors sign agreement aiming to improve quality of life in Ukraine's second-largest city
AstraZeneca opens new global hub in Barcelona's Estel Building
Pharmaceutical company aims to strengthen its presence in Catalonia with a total investment of €1.3 billion by 2027
Barcelona plans multi-day 50°C heatwave drill in 2027
Exercise to test Catalan capital's response will be presented at C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Spain's Attorney General denies charges over alleged leak of confidential information
Álvaro García Ortiz is accused of disclosing email concerning partner of Madrid's regional president
Nearly 900 young people benefit from Catalan government loans to buy their first home
Interest-free program has received over 4,000 applications so far, helping buyers cover up to 20% of their down payment
Spain's top prosecutor faces historic trial over alleged leak
Álvaro García Ortiz becomes first sitting Attorney General to stand trial, accused of leaking details from a case linked to Madrid's regional president's partner
Spain to grant citizenship to nearly 170 descendants of International Brigade fighters
PM Sánchez says it will be an "honor" to call the children of those who fought for the Republic during the Civil War "compatriots"
Does Spain's proposed smoking law go too far?
Bars push back against terrace ban, but health experts warn of second-hand smoke risks
Francisco Franco Foundation is now closer to extinction
Spanish government signs legal procedure to shut down organization for good
Junts members vote to break ties with Socialists
Two-thirds of rank-and-file participated in vote, with 87% backing moving to opposition in Spanish Congress
Catalonia targets €6bn in foreign investment by 2030
Government aims to create 45,000 new jobs over five years and reach 10,000 subsidiaries
Barcelona council and hotels' guild clash on tax and tourist accommodation during debate
Councilor Jordi Valls defends plans to erase tourist apartments by 2028, while hospitality sector criticizes increased taxes
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