Spanish government and unions reach deal on 37.5-hour workweek
December 20, 2024 09:49 AM
Agreement to be signed on Friday morning without employers' association, which has opposed the measure
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Barcelona approves 2025 tax plan, increasing tourist charges
New regulations also increase property tax for over 200 hotels and set new rates for tourist buses
December 20, 2024 11:49 AM
Barcelona Court shelves probe into pro-independence leaders' alleged Russian ties
Magistrates say Judge Aguirre used a "procedural trick" to continue with the investigation
December 17, 2024 03:28 PM
Congress Bureau postpones Junts' confidence motion of PM Sánchez
Board formed by Socialist and Sumar majority puts off initiative until January
December 17, 2024 12:30 PM
Late Mango founder to be honored with Catalan government's highest award
Billionaire Isak Andic died in mountain accident in Montserrat on Saturday
December 17, 2024 09:26 AM
Making Catalan an official EU language: Poland and Spain take 'one more step'
Poland, taking the presidency of the EU council, agrees to accelerate the process
December 16, 2024 05:46 PM
Amnesty benefits 193 people in first six months, half of them police officers
Activist group Alerta Solidària says more than 100 people have seen application of the law denied or delayed
December 16, 2024 03:17 PM
Oriol Junqueras re-elected president of Esquerra Republicana
Incumbent wins 52% of votes in pro-independence party's member ballot
December 15, 2024 11:54 AM
Drought and floods, presidents old and new, amnesty for some but not all: A look back on 2024
Extreme weather events, a new Socialist government, and Puigdemont's (brief) return were some of the top stories in the last 12 months
December 15, 2024 10:36 AM
President Illa defends singular financing model for Catalonia
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announces plan to forgive part of Regional Liquidity Fund debt
December 13, 2024 05:58 PM
Housing and financing top of agenda as PM Sánchez meets with regional presidents
Catalan chief Illa heads into summit with "constructive attitude" despite hostile climate among PP rivals
December 13, 2024 09:32 AM
UNESCO summit in Barcelona ends with historic anti-racism pact
New global alliance aims to unite international institutions to 'redouble' efforts to fight discrimination
December 12, 2024 09:48 AM
Fishers divided on EU Mediterranean deal: Satisfaction for some, 'blackmail' for others
Catalan workers in Palamós praise decision on sustainability, and others say it is 'death sentence'
December 11, 2024 03:56 PM
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