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No candidate, two contenders

No candidate, two contenders

José Antich

Thursday, 20 of june of 2024 - 17:34

The PSOE plays with financing: the 'concert', don't even talk about it

The PSOE plays with financing: the 'concert', don't even talk about it

José Antich

Tuesday, 18 of june of 2024 - 17:35

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The PSOE backs away from a unique financing system for Catalonia after Sánchez's earlier hints

The PSOE backs away from a unique financing system for Catalonia after Sánchez's earlier hints

The PSOE admits that Catalonia deserves singularities because it has more powers, but opposes a specific Catalan "concert"

Abel Degà

Monday, 17 of june of 2024 - 19:26

Pedro Sánchez casts his line at Esquerra

Pedro Sánchez casts his line at Esquerra

José Antich

Monday, 17 of june of 2024 - 17:45

Catalan government applauds Pedro Sánchez's decision to recognize Palestine

Catalan government applauds Pedro Sánchez's decision to recognize Palestine

The Catalan executive's spokesperson avoided calling the situation in Gaza "genocide" but denounced it as an "abomination"

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 28 of may of 2024 - 19:52

Junts and PSC overturn Catalan government's regulation of short-term housing rentals

Junts and PSC overturn Catalan government's regulation of short-term housing rentals

Acting housing minister Ester Capella warns that leaving these contracts unregulated will "guarantee speculation"

Josep Maria Casas

Thursday, 23 of may of 2024 - 21:57

The fifth election of the 'indepe' era: a guide to Catalonia's May 12th election

The fifth election of the 'indepe' era: a guide to Catalonia's May 12th election

This Sunday's parliamentary election is the fifth since the independence issue took centre stage in Catalan politics

Robert Southon

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 13:17

Catalonia relaxes drought restrictions as rain brings reservoirs up to 25% capacity

Catalonia relaxes drought restrictions as rain brings reservoirs up to 25% capacity

'Emergency' phase of drought is lowered as reservoirs in key Ter-Llobregat catchments rise to 24.8% capacity

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 7 of may of 2024 - 19:42

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Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont proposes 100 measures to reactivate Catalonia and make the most of its ability to influence Congress

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 26 of april of 2024 - 19:37

Catalonia to impose huge fines for property owners renting "false" short-term rentals

Catalonia to impose huge fines for property owners renting "false" short-term rentals

Catalan government seeks to close housing law loophole which has seen growth in short-term contracts to avoid rent cap

Germán Aranda

Wednesday, 24 of april of 2024 - 20:36

Pere Aragonès proposes to intensify runway use at Barcelona airport in July and August

Pere Aragonès proposes to intensify runway use at Barcelona airport in July and August

Catalan government wants to allow more flights by reorganizing runway use from 10am to 2pm daily during July and August

Nura Portella

Thursday, 11 of april of 2024 - 22:18

Catalan government cools down minister Mascort's haste to ease water restrictions after rain

Catalan government cools down minister Mascort's haste to ease water restrictions after rain

Executive spokesperson says it wouldn't make sense to exit drought emergency "for a very short period" just to re-enter it

Nura Portella / John McAulay

Tuesday, 26 of march of 2024 - 22:43

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Pere Aragonès calls a snap election in Catalonia for May 12th

Pere Aragonès calls a snap election in Catalonia for May 12th

President of minority government calls an early election after Catalan Parliament rejects his budget proposal

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 13 of march of 2024 - 17:48

Catalan farmers withdraw their highway blockades

Catalan farmers withdraw their highway blockades

The Generalitat agrees to give them a voice in a special parliamentary debate on the agrarian policy scheduled for next week

Josep Maria Casas

Thursday, 29 of february of 2024 - 20:12

Pere Aragonès defends handling of Catalonia's drought but opposition rejects his discourse

Pere Aragonès defends handling of Catalonia's drought but opposition rejects his discourse

President speaks of the years of "investment drought" behind today's grave problems, but PSC and Junts won't have a bar of it

John McAulay / Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 20 of february of 2024 - 21:59

Catalan government concedes to farmers' demands and will alter water restrictions due to drought

Catalan government concedes to farmers' demands and will alter water restrictions due to drought

Minister David Mascort also agrees with farmers on "bureaucratic simplification of agricultural sector"​​​​​​

John McAulay

Wednesday, 14 of february of 2024 - 22:59

Catalonia in emergency

Catalonia in emergency

José Antich

Friday, 2 of february of 2024 - 16:47

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Aragonès promotes Vilagrà to vice president and reinforces Sabrià as strategy undersecretary

Aragonès promotes Vilagrà to vice president and reinforces Sabrià as strategy undersecretary

Laura Vilagrà will fill the vacant role of Catalan vice-president; Sergi Sabrià, key advisor, will now enter the cabinet

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 23 of january of 2024 - 21:43

The 140 Catalan municipalities where housing rental prices will be capped

The 140 Catalan municipalities where housing rental prices will be capped

Most towns with stressed rental prices are in the Barcelona metropolitan area and other parts of the Catalan coast

Germán Aranda

Thursday, 11 of january of 2024 - 21:30

A Catalan government with few MPs and too many fronts open

A Catalan government with few MPs and too many fronts open

José Antich

Friday, 5 of january of 2024 - 16:53

Avoiding declaration of full drought emergency is "almost impossible", says Catalan government

Avoiding declaration of full drought emergency is "almost impossible", says Catalan government

Catalan government is optimistic about passing a budget for the third consecutive year - a feat not achieved for a decade

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 3 of january of 2024 - 20:17

2024, the year of the opportunities

2024, the year of the opportunities

José Antich

Tuesday, 2 of january of 2024 - 17:39

Aragonès and Sánchez agree to hold new dialogue table meeting and strengthen Catalan language

Aragonès and Sánchez agree to hold new dialogue table meeting and strengthen Catalan language

The two leaders discussed implementation of investiture accords and agreed to reinforce Catalonia's language immersion system

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 21 of december of 2023 - 19:41

The incombustible Pere Macias

The incombustible Pere Macias

José Antich

Friday, 24 of november of 2023 - 17:43

Aragonès to ask Sánchez for a Catalonia financing package outside the common regime

Aragonès to ask Sánchez for a Catalonia financing package outside the common regime

Catalan president warns that the path of the Spanish legislature will depend on the fulfillment of its commitments

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 23 of november of 2023 - 19:36

Catalonia officially asks Spanish interior ministry to assign a bodyguard to Puigdemont

Catalonia officially asks Spanish interior ministry to assign a bodyguard to Puigdemont

"The president should have had a security escort from day one," writes Catalan minister Elena to his counterpart Marlaska

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 14 of november of 2023 - 20:17

Catalonia puts the handbrake on tourist housing: prior planning licences will be required

Catalonia puts the handbrake on tourist housing: prior planning licences will be required

In 262 Catalan municipalities, owners will need prior planning permission to use housing as tourist accommodation

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 7 of november of 2023 - 23:16

Catalan government assumes that Rodalies transfer will require "track by track" negotiation

Catalan government assumes that Rodalies transfer will require "track by track" negotiation

ERC-PSOE accord opens a long negotiation to define real scope of a transfer that the Generalitat wants to be "comprehensive"

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 22:51

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Catalan president stresses that this proposal, arising from the Clarity Agreement process, is separate from the investiture

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 23:03

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Generalitat spokesperson states that "the context is different" for this year's September 11th pro-indepdence march

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 29 of august of 2023 - 18:57

Catalonia's 'Rodalies' trains: hold ups "on 23 out of 24 days this August", denounces minister

Catalonia's 'Rodalies' trains: hold ups "on 23 out of 24 days this August", denounces minister

The Catalan government again denounces the regional rail service after a breakdown this Thursday caused widespread delays

Judit Pellicer

Thursday, 24 of august of 2023 - 20:32

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Catalan government blocks a third golf course at Caldes, and the 2031 Ryder Cup looks further away

Catalan government blocks a third golf course at Caldes, and the 2031 Ryder Cup looks further away

Catalonia already has enough golf facilities, says executive, regarding the Cup bid as an "excuse" for property development

Quim Riera Guitart

Tuesday, 1 of august of 2023 - 21:34

Catalan government bursts into campaign, urges to stop Vox and "its persecutory mania against Catalonia"

Catalan government bursts into campaign, urges to stop Vox and "its persecutory mania against Catalonia"

The Catalan Government is creating a commission to shield its powers from the Spanish government

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 18 of july of 2023 - 23:02

The need to make peace in Education

The need to make peace in Education

José Antich

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 13:19

Spain's Court of Accounts will try 35 Catalan ex-officials over pro-independence spending

Spain's Court of Accounts will try 35 Catalan ex-officials over pro-independence spending

On November 17th, audit tribunal is to try members of Puigdemont's and Mas's governments for referendum and foreign spending

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 26 of june of 2023 - 21:06

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The traditional Canigó Flame arrives in Barcelona, amid new calls to defend the language

The traditional Canigó Flame arrives in Barcelona, amid new calls to defend the language

Midsummer flame arrives at the Generalitat palace in a context of concern about anti-Catalan moves in València and Balearics

Joan Tardà Fernández

Friday, 23 of june of 2023 - 18:34

MAP | The 140 Catalan "rent stress" municipalities where housing prices will be limited

MAP | The 140 Catalan "rent stress" municipalities where housing prices will be limited

Catalonia moves to apply the new Spanish housing law which was "inspired" by a similar Catalan law, wiped out by the courts

Laura Cercós / Núria Casas

Thursday, 22 of june of 2023 - 23:29

A necessary and timely government reshuffle

A necessary and timely government reshuffle

José Antich

Tuesday, 13 of june of 2023 - 17:15

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Three new Catalan ministers take office in a lightning reshuffle by Pere Aragonès

Three new Catalan ministers take office in a lightning reshuffle by Pere Aragonès

Ester Capella, Anna Simó and David Mascort take over in 3 crisis-affected portfolios: territory, education and climate

Malena Ramajo / Marta Lasalas

Monday, 12 of june of 2023 - 20:27

An independentist common front: Catalan government and Junts are "exploring formulas"

An independentist common front: Catalan government and Junts are "exploring formulas"

Junts president Laura Borràs does not rule out a joint list, although ERC's Oriol Junqueras had earlier rejected it

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 31 of may of 2023 - 22:26