Politics
Catalan president calls for independence referendum in Financial Times op-ed
Pere Aragonès told Spanish PM to be 'courageous'
financial
Business
BBVA plans to lay off 3,800 workers, 16% of the bank's staff in Spain
Business
Caixabank plans to lay off 18% of staff after merger with Bankia
Business
Spain announces new €11 billion rescue package for businesses and self-employed
Aid will focus mainly on hospitality, catering, SMEs, and the tourism sector
Business
Caixabank and Bankia shareholders confirm merger
Acquisition will see companies create the biggest financial institution in Spain with €650 billion in assets
Society
Self-employed workers can register for new government aid from Monday
Society
New system of financial aid for freelancers to be finalised next week
Online portal will be open for registration for a number of days
Business
Caixabank absorbs Bankia: the birth of Spain’s largest lender, in figures
Business
Caixabank and Bankia reach merger deal to become Spain’s largest bank
Caixabank in talks with Bankia for a fusion
Politics
Government to offer financial aid to families if children need to isolate
New academic year starting September 14 will provide huge test in pivotal month for health crisis
Business
Financial Times ranks Catalonia top in southern Europe for attracting investment
Business
European Association of Chambers of Commerce head urges Catalonia to push for economic agreement
Christoph Leitl believes a system similar to that of the Basque country could help solve the deadlock