Catalan Socialists: the only unionist party with hopes on winning the presidency
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday
Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election
Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election
Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote
Despite record infections, health authorities believe current restrictions will be able to curb third wave
Health minister Illa against unilateral ban on UK flights and hopeful for joint EU decision
Pfizer inoculations set to arrive on 26th and be distributed equitably among regions
Divisions include all inhabitants while health professionals, care home users and people with serous disabilities will come first
Health workers and disabled people also among first to get doses; vaccine will not be obligatory
Some medical experts urge caution as anticipation over Pfizer vaccine grows
Catalan government says schools would not necessarily close, as Spain sees confinement as remote possibility
Socialist-led government proposal that grants emergency powers to regional governments divides both pro-independence and unionist camps
Catalonia asks for legal mechanisms to restrict mobility when deemed necessary