Clashes take over potential mayorship deals as local elections loom
Barcelona coalition partners fight for same voters as Esquerra suggests past corruption could return if Trias voted as mayor again
May 22, 2023 02:06 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
People's Party dreaming of kingmaker role in Barcelona and majority in Badalona
Conservatives want councilors in Tarragona and Lleida, but have little chances in inland Catalonia
May 21, 2023 10:48 AM
Pro-Palestine groups urge government not to consider Israel as key investment region
Entities speaking from parliament call for end to business deals
May 19, 2023 01:52 PM
Spain violated Puigdemont's rights by suspending MP status, UN says
Committee says no "reasonable and objective" reasons for barring him from taking seat
May 18, 2023 02:29 PM
Junts' battle to retake Barcelona's mayorship and win across Catalonia
Former mayor Xavier Trias aims to make a comeback as party wants to retain Girona and inland county capitals
May 18, 2023 05:50 PM
Socialists and Junts pledge to not vie for Barcelona mayor unless they come first in election
Jaume Collboni and Xavier Trias reject following Ada Colau's move in 2019 to stay in power despite finishing second
May 17, 2023 08:06 PM
Catalonia and Occitania back high-speed train link between Barcelona, Toulouse and Montpellier
Presidents Aragonès and Delga point to "high" demand for connection between neighboring regions
May 17, 2023 06:07 PM
Spain to ease requirements for migrants to work in country
Training courses will reduce hours and offer remote learning and weekend classes options
May 17, 2023 05:06 PM
Socialists and pro-indy parties push for top spot in Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona
For decades, Socialists ruled regional capitals before pro-indy surge in 2010s
May 17, 2023 10:01 AM
Lloret de Mar, Salou and Sitges considering tourism model in local elections
Coastal municipalities to look for new opportunities to welcome visitors throughout the year
May 16, 2023 12:45 PM
ERC and Junts face off for hegemony in the heartland
Rural areas of Catalonia generally have stronger pro-independence sentiment, proving key battlegrounds
May 14, 2023 01:28 PM
Spain's PM announces €2 cinema tickets for over-65s on Tuesdays
Measure will be approved at next cabinet meeting and cost €10m
May 15, 2023 12:01 PM
Barcelona's decisive local elections: four main contenders with different city proposals
Current mayor Ada Colau faces re-election race against former coalition partner, ex-mayor, and veteran politician
May 14, 2023 10:49 AM
Service on R2 commuter train back to normal by May 21, says reproached minister
Raquel Sánchez accuses Esquerra of using disruptions for electoral gain
May 12, 2023 10:25 AM
Local elections: how they work, when results will be out, how mayors are appointed
All key facts of May 28 votes held in the 947 municipalities across Catalonia
May 13, 2023 10:28 AM
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