Official C2 level Catalan courses to be gradually expanded this year
February 4, 2025 11:21 AM
Unions and entities will offer more than a thousand new places in 2025
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
President announces €18.5bn investment by Catalan government over 5 years
Salvador Illa sets goal to "lead the Spanish economy and become a top European region" within next decade
January 31, 2025 03:39 PM
Toni Comín accused of sexual and workplace harassment by former Junts advisor
Elected MEP denies allegations, while pro-independence party says it will take 'precautionary measures'
January 31, 2025 10:25 AM
Spanish government and unions agree on raising monthly minimum salary by €50
Employers distance themselves from agreement which will see minimum wage increase to 14 installments of €1,184
January 29, 2025 04:55 PM
Who can vote for the 2024 European elections on June 9 in Spain
Spanish citizens living abroad vote in designated polling stations or embassies
May 26, 2024 10:36 AM
Spanish government and pro-independence Junts reach deal on social measures
Agreement includes pension increase and public transport subsidies after pro-independence party voted down decree in Congress last week
January 28, 2025 01:55 PM
Far-right pro-independence mayor loses council vote of confidence
Opposition now have 30 days to name replacement for Sílvia Orriols as Ripoll mayor
January 23, 2025 08:58 PM
PM Sánchez seeks to restore transport subsidies and boost pensions after Congress defeat
Spanish government unsure "how or when" changes will be made and calls for support from other parties
January 24, 2025 01:16 PM
Junts urge Socialists for new bill on pensions and transport subsidies after Congress defeat
Pro-independence party calls for Catalan in Europe, political amnesty, and powers over immigration to straighten out relations
January 23, 2025 01:29 PM
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
January 22, 2025 07:44 PM
Sánchez government hit with fresh defeat as Congress rejects omnibus decree
'No' votes from pro-independence Junts and conservative PP force Spanish executive to prepare new decree to increase pensions
January 22, 2025 12:16 PM
Government rules out early election after budget hopes evaporate
Socialists avoid assigning blame, seek deals with "priority partners" ERC and Comuns
January 21, 2025 06:35 PM
Barcelona to extend 2024 budget after failed negotiations to renew it
City council accuses left-wing Comuns of "constantly setting new red lines" to record €3.8 billion accounts
January 20, 2025 06:07 PM
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