Catalan election campaign kicks off, with pro-independence majority at risk
Polls predict Socialist Salvador Illa to win with 40 MPs, while Junts to surpass Esquerra in number of seats
April 26, 2024 12:01 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Sánchez's deliberation and Puigdemont's absence loom over first election debate
Junts, ERC and Comuns empathize with Spanish PM over "lawfare"
April 26, 2024 11:32 AM
Plaintiff admits corruption allegations against Spanish PM's wife may be based on 'fake' news reports
Reactions to Pedro Sánchez's announcement pour in, with Socialists supporting leader and opposition being critical
April 25, 2024 11:22 AM
What will happen if Pedro Sánchez resigns? All possible scenarios
Spanish PM considers stepping down after corruption probe against his wife
April 25, 2024 01:16 PM
Pedro Sánchez halts public duties to 'consider' future as Spanish PM
Leader to announce on Monday next steps after wife under corruption investigation
April 24, 2024 07:29 PM
Catalan president travels to Belfast to meet first minister of Northern Ireland
Pere Aragonès will also visit an Irish-language school and meet the mayor of Belfast
April 24, 2024 09:52 AM
Catalan president below average in voters' evaluation in pre-election survey
Pujol, Maragall, Mas, Puigdemont, only former presidents with approval rating before elections
April 21, 2024 12:48 PM
Catalan pro-independence parties and Socialists defend amnesty law in EU Parliament
Bill is currently being debated in Spanish Senate and could come into force by summer
April 18, 2024 01:43 PM
Barcelona to advocate for recognition of Palestinian statehood
Socialist-led Council follows Spanish PM in pushing for two-state solution
April 18, 2024 10:56 AM
Catalonia and European Commission announce conference to highlight 'emblematic' joint projects
Barcelona symposium on June 13 will showcase initiatives such as MareNostrum supercomputer and Alba synchrotron
April 16, 2024 08:25 PM
Spain's Court of Auditors seeks €3.1m from Catalan officials over independence push spending
Former Catalan presidents Artur Mas and Carles Puigdemont are among those charged
April 16, 2024 04:45 PM
Government adds 131 municipalities to list of tense housing market zones to limit rent prices
Catalonia has 271 sites with rent cap in place, home to 90% of population
April 15, 2024 11:59 AM
Transfer of Rodalies rail control to Catalonia 'going well', Spanish transport minister says
No date yet fixed to conclude "complex" operation but Óscar Puente assures Madrid "will comply"
April 15, 2024 10:46 AM
Catalan government condemns Iran drone attack on Israel
El Al Airlines first announced cancelation of Tel Aviv – Barcelona flight but in the end only delayed
April 14, 2024 12:01 PM
Catalan government employees abroad demand equal working conditions
Unions say workers overseas are subject to local conditions and are sometimes denied 'basic rights'
April 12, 2024 06:40 PM
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