Election campaign kicks off with tight race expected in Barcelona
Poll released on Thursday predicted a split vote but with incumbent Colau narrowly leading
May 12, 2023 01:13 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Countdown for local election begins: what to watch out for
Barcelona mayor's resilience, Esquerra's surge in 2019, Junts' inland power and Socialist metropolitan monopoly tested
May 12, 2023 02:03 PM
Badalona, the historically left-wing city that votes for the right
Candidate more important than party in former red-belt city north of Catalan capital
May 11, 2023 06:43 PM
US economist Joseph Stiglitz awarded Catalonia International Prize
Catalan president highlights accoladed fight against inequalities
May 11, 2023 02:37 PM
Spanish Congress reproaches transport minister with Catalan parties criticizing 'shameful' Rodalies situation
PP motion against Raquel Sánchez passed with support from pro-independence ERC, Junts, and CUP
May 11, 2023 01:39 PM
Over 67,000 foreigners registered to vote in local elections in Catalonia, down 2.9% on 2019
Highest number of voters from Italy, Romania and France as UK and South America see 45% drop
May 10, 2023 01:55 PM
Barcelona mayor Ada Colau to win local elections, says poll
CIS predicts Barcelona en Comú would get 11-13 seats, followed by Socialists (10-12), Trias (8-9), and Esquerra Republicana (6-7)
May 11, 2023 01:39 PM
Ex Barça president gives statement in case of alleged state smear campaign against independence movement
Sandro Rosell urges judge to investigate 'to the bottom, whoever falls,' as former police commissioner affirms ex-Spanish PM behind operation
May 11, 2023 12:40 PM
Electoral board gives parliament five days to explain why speaker has not been stripped of seat
Deadline comes after Ciudadanos filed complaint with electoral authority asking for parliament bureau members to be sanctioned
May 10, 2023 07:17 PM
Barcelona's red belt: Socialist stronghold in Catalonia
20th-century working-class migration means PSC eyeing up absolute majorities in metropolitan area
May 10, 2023 05:32 PM
Spanish government to ban working outdoors during high-temperature warnings to prevent heatstroke
Measure will be approved by cabinet on Thursday
May 10, 2023 04:29 PM
Council of Europe urges Spain to guarantee freedom of speech
Authorities worried about 'gag law' for Catalan activists and raise concerns about police brutality
May 10, 2023 02:19 PM
ERC to follow 'same steps' in suspended speaker's case as when CUP MP was stripped of seat
Spokesperson for governing party warns "no excuses" to be given for Laura Borràs' situation
May 10, 2023 09:58 AM
Government open to expropriating 200 empty housing units
Executive weighing up measure in 14 towns if owners reject putting them up for social housing
May 9, 2023 12:47 PM
EU institutions mark Europe Day with large EU flag in Barcelona city center
Local businesses campaign for city to become European Capital of Local Retail next year
May 9, 2023 02:00 PM
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