Politics

5,000 more social flats a year, independence talks with Spain and promoting Catalan language among priorities for current term

Bid to solve independence dispute through dialogue seen as a "step backward"

Governments met in Barcelona on Wednesday, kickstarting high-stakes negotiation

First session in Barcelona, preceded by presidents' meeting, without junior Catalan government coalition partner 

Talks joined by both presidents and ministers to begin on Wednesday with Catalans calling for referendum and Spain denying it as 2023 looms on horizon

Roger Torrent, now business minister, and four other ex bureau members potentially face disqualification if ultimately found guilty

President Aragonès has only confirmed presence of members of his party for now for first meeting after JxCat proposes politicians not in cabinet

Afghan women in Barcelona call on Spain to do more for those in need

Catalan president Aragonès urges Spanish government to contact him if they have "anything to say or propose"

Victòria Alsina tells British newspaper that European Union gives "special treatment" to Scotland and is "cold" towards Catalonia

10th straight mass National Day demonstration with fewer attendees than other years due to Covid-19 and disappointment with lack of political unity

Catalonia’s ruling parties are accused of promoting "hatred of Spain"

Organizers say 400,000 people attended the protest

Politicians and other prominent figures lay flowers beside Rafael Casanova monument in Barcelona

The independence movement hopes for a massive turnout on Sept 11 despite the pandemic and an improved political climate