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Politics
The Spanish Government states it “will never accept an agreed” self-determination referendum
Culture
A new museum shows Barcelona in 1700 and explains the military and political defeat of 1714
Politics
The Spanish Government bans the Catalan Way towards independence in Valencia for “security reasons”
Politics
Don’t trivialise Nazism – European Commission warns Spain
The European Commission has stated that the “the intentional public condoning, denial or gross trivialisation of the Nazi crimes is to be made criminally punishable”. Answering a complaint by Catalan MEPs about the honours received by a brotherhood of soldiers and supporters of the ‘División Azul’, a division of Spanish volunteers that fought in the Nazi army, Brussels warns that next year it will be able to fine member states that do no prosecute “incitement to violence and hate”.
Sports
Valencia – FC Barcelona: Three straight wins ahead of international break
Barça made it three wins on the run to ensure the maximum nine points at the start of the season with a hard fought win in Valencia. Messi’s first half trick, together with another match saving performance from Valdés and the team’s defensive stability in the second half were key to the win. Messi had set up the game with three first half goals, before Valencia pulled two back just before the break and then put the pressure on Barça in the second half, as Martino’s side were forced to show their defensive skills.
Sports
Malaga vs FC Barcelona: Three more points (0-1)
Politics
Pro-independence supporters prepare a 400 km-long human chain on Catalonia’s National Day
Business
Catalonia received 2.1 million foreign tourists in July, once again being the most popular destination in Spain
Business
Catalonia leads Spain’s exports, representing 25% of the total exportation during the first half of 2013
Sports
Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Neymar scores and the Camp Nou will decide (1-1)
Business
570,000 jobs have been lost in Catalonia since 2007, according to the trade union UGT
Sports
Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona: Clash of champions
Politics
Business associations criticise Madrid’s report for a lack of accuracy while stating that 1,060 companies left Catalonia
Politics