Barcelona suspends relations with Israel 'until definitive ceasefire'
Text urges respect for fundamental rights of Palestinian people
November 24, 2023 06:43 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalonia hosts Mediterranean macro-region summit
Representatives of 12 governments to attend meeting that aims to strengthen cooperation to combat climate crisis
November 24, 2023 10:55 AM
ERC leader on Barcelona City Council announces resignation
Ernest Maragall, who stood for mayoral election in May, says decision is "strictly personal"
November 24, 2023 04:25 PM
Left-wing Sumar to file complaint against top judicial figures over amnesty position
Party reports General Council of the Judiciary president and nine members to Supreme Court
November 24, 2023 12:10 PM
ERC registers request in Congress for commission of inquiry on Catalangate and Pegasus spyware
Pro-independence party wants to know Spanish state's "involvement" in spying on politicians, journalists and activists
November 23, 2023 12:48 PM
Barcelona deputy mayor says recent growth in tourism 'not sustainable'
Priority is to "reduce the negative effects and redistribute the benefits," Jordi Valls says
November 23, 2023 11:51 AM
European Commission to conduct 'careful, independent and objective' analysis of amnesty law
Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders says that Catalonia "remains an internal affair" during EU debate
November 22, 2023 05:22 PM
Amnesty debate reaches European parliament amid calls from the right to 'watch' Sánchez
Pro-independence parties say rule of law threatened by "anti-democratic" courts while Socialists say new law allows political resolution of conflict
November 22, 2023 12:08 PM
Catalan foreign minister urges EU to 'formalize' Mediterranean macro-region this year
Barcelona will host meeting of 13 regional and local governments on Friday
November 22, 2023 03:45 PM
Spain's National Court sends request to Switzerland to locate pro-independence leader
Judge García-Castellón asks for information on Marta Rovira as part of investigation into Tsunami Democràtic protest group
November 22, 2023 12:39 PM
Puigdemont's terrorism case elevated to Supreme Court
Former president investigated over Tsunami Democràtic protest actions
November 21, 2023 12:08 PM
Pedro Sánchez's new cabinet take office with two Catalans in new government
Former Barcelona mayor Jordi Hereu is the new industry minister, while Ernest Urtasun heads the culture department
November 21, 2023 03:29 PM
Three arrested in southern Spain over shooting of former Catalan MEP
Court opens investigation into attempted murder of a terrorist nature
November 21, 2023 10:25 AM
Catalonia to create 'national purple network' to prevent gender-based violence
Wide-ranging €43m plan includes virtual 'purple button' on public transport apps and training for staff in shopping centers
November 20, 2023 04:53 PM
Former Barcelona mayor Jordi Hereu named new Spanish industry minister
Pedro Sánchez's Socialist-led government will have 22 ministries, with 12 women and 5 positions for junior coalition partners Sumar
November 20, 2023 11:54 AM
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