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
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Catalan authorities turn down event with Spanish minister to protest 'lack of investment'
President: "What we need is for these investments to happen"
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
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
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
Former Barcelona councilor Manuel Valls loses bid to become French MP
Politician aimed to represent French citizens in Monaco, Portugal, Spain, and Andorra
Parliament speaker and former jailed leader become Junts party presidents
Laura Borràs and Jordi Turull will share role equally after Carles Puigdemont stepped down
Government and Barcelona council consider capping daily cruise ships in city port
Mayor Ada Colau proposes setting limit of three vessels per day, as Catalan cabinet considering options
Anti-fascist protest as far-right Vox mark one year in Catalan parliament
Party leader Santiago Abascal attends Cornellà event celebrating 11 seats won in 135-member chamber
'Catalonia is ready to have Olympics': Minister meets IOC president
Catalan presidency minister Laura Vilagrà has brief exchange with Thomas Bach at Spanish Olympic Committee HQ
Spanish government to extend 20 cent discount per liter of fuel until September
Pedro Sánchez says decree also includes aid for transport sector and lower taxes on electricity bills
Spanish PM open to extending 20 cent discount per liter of fuel beyond June
Pedro Sánchez says decree also includes aid for transport sector and lower taxes on electricity bills
Spanish Supreme Court confirms acquittal of pro-independence activist Tamara Carrasco
She was detained under terrorism charges in 2018 and barred from leaving her hometown for over a year before trial
No Catalonia-Aragon deal over Olympic bid could see territories compete for hosting rights
Spanish Olympic Committee suggests if talks are unsuccessful it could choose one to go solo
Education minister sends questionnaire to schools to validate their language plans
Deadline to introduce 25% Spanish quota in classrooms expires as new government decree says it will 'not apply' it
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