European Court dismisses Puigdemont's MEP status appeal and backs EU Parliament decision
Pro-independence Junts' Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin won 2019 European election in Catalonia
September 26, 2024 10:17 AM
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Spain promises to declassify intelligence agency documents on 2017 terror attacks
Executive sources say that state's intelligence services have "nothing to hide"
September 25, 2024 12:00 PM
Spain again urges European Parliament to allow use of Catalan
"It is a matter of priority," writes foreign minister in third letter to chamber president
September 24, 2024 04:14 PM
Catalonia to set up care service for victims of sexist cyberviolence
Equality and Feminism Minister wants to promote national pact against hate speech
September 20, 2024 11:28 AM
Judge calls for investigation into Carles Puigdemont's escape
Supreme Court judge does not rule out that police officers helped former Catalan president escape
September 19, 2024 11:07 AM
Catalan president Salvador Illa meets King Felipe VI in historic Zarzuela visit
First meeting between a Catalan leader and the Spanish monarch in nine years, after a period of tension since the 2017 independence referendum
September 18, 2024 10:51 AM
Bid to regulate room lets and seasonal rents fails after PP, Vox and Junts vote against
Proposal to Congress from left-wing Sumar aimed to close rent cap loopholes
September 18, 2024 12:45 PM
Spain to guarantee 24-hour care for ALS patients with new law
Deal reached from parties across the political spectrum after months of negotiations
September 17, 2024 11:10 AM
73,500 people take to streets in five pro-independence demonstrations across Catalonia
Barcelona sees largest rally with 60,000 attendees, with protests in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa
September 11, 2024 03:40 PM
Supreme Court's appeal against amnesty law accepted by Spain's Constitutional Court
Judges will now begin discussions to determine whether or not the law is constitutional
September 11, 2024 01:44 PM
Floral tribute to 1714 patriot marks start of National Day
Officials honor Rafael Casanova, Barcelona's chief councilor severely injured during Spain's succession war
September 11, 2024 08:26 AM
President calls for unity in break from decade of pro-independence demands
Salvador Illa promises stronger public services and fairer wages in National Day speech
September 10, 2024 09:06 PM
Puigdemont cannot be granted amnesty for embezzlement, Supreme Court says
Judge Pablo Llarena reiterates stance that former president and ministers not entitled to amnesty law
September 10, 2024 12:28 PM
Former mayor Ada Colau to leave Barcelona council
The former housing activist led the local government from 2015-2023
September 9, 2024 10:13 AM
Catalonia’s new financial model explained
Deal to support Socialist Illa’s presidential bid included greater fiscal autonomy for territory
September 5, 2024 04:32 PM
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