Spanish PM and Catalan president to meet 'before summer vacation'
Presidency ministers agree to work towards resuming negotiations following espionage scandal
June 22, 2022 07:46 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spanish Olympic Committee 'opens possibility' for solo Catalan bid for Winter Games beyond 2030
Olympic authority in Spain rules out bringing Catalonia-Aragon 2030 project to IOC: 'We cannot place a bid now'
June 21, 2022 09:05 PM
Council of Europe rapporteur criticizes Spain's handling of exiled and ex-jailed Catalan leaders
Boriss Cilevics against arrest warrants for independence politicians and questioning of pardons for convicted leaders
June 21, 2022 06:21 PM
Catalan presidency minister to meet Spanish counterpart with lack of investment as central discussion
Laura Vilagrà to question Félix Bolaños in Madrid over why spending targets are not being met
June 21, 2022 12:12 PM
UN Special Rapporteur highlights 'relevance' of Catalangate and calls for Pegasus spyware ban
Over 60 pro-independence figures were victims of espionage, including current president and MPs
June 20, 2022 11:41 AM
Catalan parliament considers Israeli treatment of Palestinians ‘equivalent to apartheid’
Chamber believes system in place in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is against international law
June 17, 2022 06:41 PM
Catalonia asks Spanish Olympic Committee to 'consider solo Catalan candidacy'
Presidency minister, on likelihood of 2030 Winter Games deal with Aragon: "I find it very difficult"
June 15, 2022 01:13 PM
Former Spanish PM under investigation in Andorra for discrediting Catalan politicians
Mariano Rajoy allegedly blackmailed bank for information on independence leaders’ private accounts
June 14, 2022 02:30 PM
Catalonia Progressive Forum endorses 'Declaration of Barcelona on the defense of democracy'
14 left-wing parties declare commitment to protecting rights and countering far-right populism
June 12, 2022 02:51 PM
Catalan authorities turn down event with Spanish minister to protest 'lack of investment'
President: "What we need is for these investments to happen"
June 10, 2022 08:42 PM
UN-affiliated entity reaches deal with Catalonia to train future world leaders
RAUN academy offers program for young people willing to do multi-disciplinary research on issues tackled by United Nations
June 9, 2022 01:03 PM
Parliament passes law to protect Catalan in schools despite court ordered Spanish quota
Legislation states Catalan still working language although Spanish can also be used for teaching, but sets no percentages
June 8, 2022 10:53 AM
Right and far right vow to take Catalan language bill to Constitutional Court
Parliament votes on Wednesday on law to counter 25% Spanish quota in schools
June 7, 2022 07:25 PM
Former Barcelona councilor Manuel Valls loses bid to become French MP
Politician aimed to represent French citizens in Monaco, Portugal, Spain, and Andorra
June 6, 2022 11:28 AM
Parliament speaker and former jailed leader become Junts party presidents
Laura Borràs and Jordi Turull will share role equally after Carles Puigdemont stepped down
June 4, 2022 05:14 PM
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