Spanish PM proposes extension of VAT reduction on basic foods
Consumers currently pay no VAT on bread, milk, fruits, and vegetables, while other items have it reduced
June 12, 2024 11:27 AM
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Judges take first legal steps after amnesty law comes into force while accused seek pardon
Spain's Supreme Court upholds arrest warrant against former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont
June 11, 2024 01:43 PM
Amnesty law comes into force after publication in Spain's Official Gazette
Judges in Catalan independence cases have two months to decide whether to apply it
June 11, 2024 09:18 AM
Pro-independence parties name Josep Rull of Junts+ new parliament speaker
Esquerra, CUP, and Junts+ reach deal minutes before chamber makeup plenary session
June 10, 2024 04:14 PM
Former Barcelona mayor says tourism increase should be 'managed'
Spain's industry and tourism minister Jordi Hereu believes city has 'tools to limit' situation
June 10, 2024 01:02 PM
Catalan parliament to vote on new speaker with no clear candidate yet known
Socialists were most voted party in May election, while pro-independence groups negotiating to take on top job
June 10, 2024 11:00 AM
Esquerra president Oriol Junqueras steps down ahead of party congress in November
Former Catalan vice president and jailed leader wants to repeat in position despite election results
June 10, 2024 02:20 PM
2024 European Election results: EPP wins 185 seats in future EU parliament
People's Party wins in Spain with 22 seats, while Socialists take lead in Catalonia in number of votes
June 9, 2024 08:56 PM
Catalan and Spanish political parties celebrate results in 2024 European elections
Socialists highlight 'clear victory' in Catalonia, despite People's Party's lead across Spain
June 10, 2024 12:20 AM
Following election night and debating politics in Ateneu Barcelonès
Some 150 gather for event promoted by Catalunya Europa Foundation in private social and cultural club
June 9, 2024 10:47 PM
European election in Catalonia sees turnout of 43.53%
Final participation in 2019 was 60.9%, 17,40 percentage points higher, coinciding with local elections and peak of independence push
June 9, 2024 02:12 PM
European election exit polls across EU: Far-right gains in Germany and France
Conservatives, socialists and liberals to retain majority in EU parliament
June 9, 2024 10:46 PM
European election exit polls: People's Party to win narrowly over Socialists in Spain
PP would get 21-23 seats, with Socialists close behind with 20-22, followed by far-right Vox with 6-7 seats
June 9, 2024 07:59 PM
2024 European elections: Counting underway as polls close in Catalonia – Follow live
Exit polls forecast People's Party to win narrowly over Socialists in Spain, while results expected at 11pm
June 9, 2024 08:08 PM
Polls open for European elections 2024: 5.7 million people in Catalonia called to vote
2,934 polling stations open across territory closing at 8 pm, with results announced after 11 pm
June 9, 2024 09:00 AM
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