Catalan president calls for independence referendum in Financial Times op-ed
Pere Aragonès told Spanish PM to be 'courageous'
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BBVA plans to lay off 3,800 workers, 16% of the bank's staff in Spain
Bank intends to close 530 offices, a few days after Caixabank revealed 754 people would be made redundant in Catalonia
Caixabank plans to lay off 18% of staff after merger with Bankia
Financial institution intends to close 1,534 offices across Spain
Spain announces new €11 billion rescue package for businesses and self-employed
Aid will focus mainly on hospitality, catering, SMEs, and the tourism sector
Caixabank and Bankia shareholders confirm merger
Acquisition will see companies create the biggest financial institution in Spain with €650 billion in assets
Self-employed workers can register for new government aid from Monday
System will not operate on first come, first served basis after website to request past help failed
New system of financial aid for freelancers to be finalised next week
Online portal will be open for registration for a number of days
Caixabank absorbs Bankia: the birth of Spain’s largest lender, in figures
What percentage of the new bank’s assets will each group own
Caixabank and Bankia reach merger deal to become Spain’s largest bank
Boards of directors set to greenlight plan to create financial institution worth around €650bn on Thursday
Caixabank in talks with Bankia for a fusion
Both the entity with Catalan origins and the financial institution partly owned by the Spanish government are part of Spain's top 4 banks
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
Financial Times ranks Catalonia top in southern Europe for attracting investment
For the third time in a row, FT's 'fDi Magazine' recognizes country's economic potential and strategy for attracting foreign investors
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