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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Court to investigate alleged state smear campaign against independence movement for first time
Magistrates will consider case filed by former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell against several former Spanish police officers
February 28, 2023 03:54 PM
Suspended parliament speaker testifies: Contracts were approved by auditors
Laura Borràs says corruption charges are result of "political persecution" against her
February 27, 2023 06:36 PM
Sinn Féin open to recognizing independent Catalonia if party rules Ireland
Catalan president Pere Aragonès promises to "work harder" to achieve Quebec-style Clarity Act to set independence referendum conditions
February 24, 2023 05:16 PM
Public prosecutor asks for 15-year sentence for Spain's ex-interior minister in charge of Catalan espionage operation
Jorge Fernández Díaz could be barred from public office for 33 years for police spying on former PP treasurer
February 24, 2023 03:43 PM
Catalonia eying return to international debt market with green bonds, president says
In an interview with Bloomberg, Aragonès says it is an "opportunity to finance the decarbonization of our economy"
February 22, 2023 09:52 AM
State rail operator head steps down after fiasco of trains not fitting tunnels
Renfe president, Isaías Táboas, and state secretary for transport resign over design mistake of 31 carriages
February 20, 2023 03:16 PM
Catalonia aims to be at the forefront of Europe's digital future
Pere Aragonès wants Barcelona to "answer major challenges," as European Parliament president visits city
November 18, 2022 05:21 PM
Friend of suspended parliament speaker confesses to splitting contracts, incriminating politician
Isaías Herrero admits to faking Catalan Institute of Letters quotes under Borràs' orders although she denies all charges
February 20, 2023 10:53 AM
Catalan National Assembly vice-president steps down and 13 National Secretariat members resign
Pro-independence organization's president defends internal democracy and says she will not quit
February 18, 2023 08:56 PM
Prosecutors request prison sentences for former senior pro-independence officials
Ex vice president's right-hand-men face up to seven years behind bars while current culture minister could be disqualified
February 17, 2023 10:39 AM
Spain passes 'trans law' allowing over 16s to change gender on ID without medical report
Abortion law eased with 3-day reflection period and parental consent for 16 and 17-year-olds done away with
February 16, 2023 07:52 PM
Catalan parliament summons Spanish PM and ministers to Pegasus spyware inquiry commission
Madrid confirms Pedro Sánchez will not testify as he is "accountable to congress and senate" only
February 16, 2023 10:46 AM
Israeli businessman claims responsibility for cyberattack on government during 2014 independence vote
International journalism investigation reveals Tal Hanan's companies worked for intelligence services, executives, and other businesses
February 15, 2023 04:40 PM
€15,120 updated annual minimum salary approved, backdated to January 1
8% increase agreed between Spanish government and trade unions but rejected by business associations
February 14, 2023 08:17 PM
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