La Ricarda: The natural treasure at the heart of the airport expansion debate
<p>The Spanish government accused Catalonia of breaking the consensus over the expansion of the airport – and said the plans are now shelved until 2026.</p>
<p>But the Catalan president said Spain is "blackmailing" them by offering a 1.7 billion euro investment only at the expense of the natural reserve.</p>
<p>While environmentalists welcome the news, the business sector urges further talks on the project.</p> / ACN