Spain passes new housing law capping rent increases: all you need to know
'Tense housing market' price limits, no more tenant contract fees, and more
April 27, 2023 05:53 PM
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Formerly exiled politician Serret sentenced to 1-year disqualification over 2017 referendum
Current foreign minister also fined €12,000 in decision that can be appealed
April 26, 2023 12:22 PM
Senate greenlights contentious 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law reform
Legislation implements harsher prison sentences
April 26, 2023 05:11 PM
Formerly exiled MEP Ponsatí fails to appear at Supreme Court
Judge called for hearing after Junts politician arrested on first return to Barcelona in five years
April 24, 2023 10:13 AM
Quebec experts warn that Clarity Act carries risks for Catalonia
Parti Québécois advises government to seek international support for independence referendum
April 24, 2023 11:21 AM
New 'only yes is yes' law passes in Congress with harsher prison sentences
Bill approved with votes in favor of Catalonia's PDeCAT, after previous legislation led to sentence reductions
April 21, 2023 11:39 AM
Spain to build or renovate 43,000 social and affordable housing units using European funds
Spanish PM vows to make housing the 'fifth pillar of the welfare state'
April 19, 2023 09:58 AM
Parliament to appeal Electoral Board's potential decision to remove speaker's MP status
Move aimed at defending chamber's regulations that seats are only removed with final convictions
April 19, 2023 10:21 AM
Catalonia could declare water emergency in September if current use and rain trends continue
Lowering average daily consumption by 5 liters since January not enough, authorities say
April 18, 2023 01:17 PM
Spain to limit rent price increases to 3% in 2024
Pro-independence ERC agrees with Spanish cabinet to also set future rate to limit annual prices in new housing law
April 14, 2023 12:55 PM
Electoral board gives parliament 10 days to determine speaker Borràs' status following corruption sentence
Politician was suspended as head of chamber and sentenced to 4.5 years for helping friend secure public contracts
April 13, 2023 04:50 PM
Central Catalonia water authority warns of supply cuts if no rain before May
Government to invest additional €25M to create more drinking water in Besós river
April 12, 2023 03:00 PM
Spain affirms stance against referendum following Catalan president's committee launch
Aragonés: "Pretending problems do not exist does not make them go away"
April 12, 2023 01:19 PM
President launches Quebec-style Clarity Act committee, calls meeting with parties in June
Aragonès commissions first report from group to study independence referendum negotiated with Spain
April 11, 2023 01:02 PM
Exiled independence leader behind Tsunami Democràtic protest group according to police
National Court investigation points to Marta Rovira and other ERC officials, says 'El Confidencial'
April 11, 2023 09:40 AM
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