Catalan parliament takes first step towards euthanasia law
The proposal to be taken to the Spanish Congress suggests modifying penal code to exempt those who help provide terminally ill with ‘safe, peaceful and painless’ death
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Catalan executive to appeal Spanish government’s control of accounts
Vice president says legal challenge is first step in bringing Spain’s threat of cutting funds to avoid October vote before international courts
German-born Eric Hauck becomes Catalan government delegate in Croatia
The new head of Croatia delegation will be charged with acting as a business hub and representing Catalonia to Balkan countries
Catalan economy keeps exceeding forecasts
Chamber of Commerce presents revised report predicting GDP growth of 3.1% and labels threats to cut off funding to Catalonia “not viable” as an option for Spanish government
‘I will not accept suspension’ Catalan president tells French newspaper
Reactions across the political spectrum to Puigdemont’s insistence in Le Figaro that he will not comply if Constitutional Court bars him from office
Industry to account for 25% of Catalan GDP in 2020, says Puigdemont
Catalan president and sector representatives agree upon a €1.8 billion stimulus plan
Spanish government to cut off funds for Catalonia 'if a single euro' goes to referendum preparation
The Spanish government's spokesman Méndez de Vigo announces weekly expense supervision to track the funds
‘Yes’ vote ahead in Catalan referendum, with 67.5% turnout, says poll
62.4% would vote Yes and 37.6% against independence in the referendum planned for October 1
Constitutional Court overturns Catalan tax on Internet providers
Non-unanimous court decision means authorities to lose €20.5m intended to boost Catalonia’s audiovisual sector
National Day for Yes planned in Barcelona for September 11 2017
This year’s mass protest for self-determination to feature giant yellow fluorescent plus sign in centre of Catalan capital two weeks before October 1 referendum
Catalan government to devote €1.5m to help fund new start-ups
Minister Santi Vila claims CaixaBank’s arrival in 'Pier 01' creates a ‘'virtuous combination’ boosting innovation
Catalan economy back to pre-crisis GDP but with 438,000 fewer jobs
Economy and treasury minister admits concern over unemployment but insists rate will drop to under 11% by end of 2018
Court of Auditors to look into whether Mas should pay for 2014 vote
Auditor’s court admits complaint on illegal use of public funds that could cost banned officials €5m, while Catalan executive insists independence process is ‘unstoppable’
Government continues referendum preparations without disclosing details in face of ‘harassment’ by Spain
Vice president and foreign affairs minister formally request transfer of powers to their departments for purchase of ballot boxes for October 1 vote
Campaign urges participation in referendum for democratic break with Franco’s Spain
Provocative street poster initiative aims to remind public of “origin of Spanish institutions” on 81st anniversary of fascist dictator’s coup