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Macron humiliated, Le Pen one step away

Macron humiliated, Le Pen one step away

José Antich

Monday, 1 of july of 2024 - 17:17

Puigdemont appears before French justice over Tsunami case

Puigdemont appears before French justice over Tsunami case

The Catalan president-in-exile voluntarily appears before the French authorities in Paris

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 18 of june of 2024 - 21:04

Barcelona will host the start of the Tour de France 2026, with first 3 stages planned for Catalonia

Barcelona will host the start of the Tour de France 2026, with first 3 stages planned for Catalonia

Barcelona residents were last able to watch the Tour de France 'peletón' on their streets in 2009

Bernat Aguilar

Tuesday, 18 of june of 2024 - 20:25

Puigdemont stands up to Le Pen in words from Paris: "A puppet of the Vox Francoists"

Puigdemont stands up to Le Pen in words from Paris: "A puppet of the Vox Francoists"

Carles Puigdemont responds from Paris to Le Pen's threat that he won't be safe in France if she is elected

Maria Aladern

Monday, 17 of june of 2024 - 20:34

Andorra aligns with France over Israel and distances itself from Spain's postulates over Palestine

Andorra aligns with France over Israel and distances itself from Spain's postulates over Palestine

The Pyrenean microstate defends a two-state solution, but believes it is not the time to recognize Palestine

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Friday, 7 of june of 2024 - 19:11

Taylor Swift spreads Covid: thousand of fans fall ill after Madrid and Paris concerts

Taylor Swift spreads Covid: thousand of fans fall ill after Madrid and Paris concerts

More than just the music was viral as Taylor Swift concerts in Madrid and Paris ended with thousands of fans ill with Covid

John McAulay

Thursday, 6 of june of 2024 - 23:11

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Catalan farmers block key French-Spanish border crossings in 24-hour protest

Catalan farmers block key French-Spanish border crossings in 24-hour protest

From Monday to Tuesday, farmers are disrupting access via several main Pyrenees routes to demand improvements in the sector

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Monday, 3 of june of 2024 - 19:53

Interpol, in the dark

Interpol, in the dark

José Antich

Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 17:57

Spanish justice reopens case of Pegasus espionage against Pedro Sánchez due to new evidence

Spanish justice reopens case of Pegasus espionage against Pedro Sánchez due to new evidence

Court reopens case after receiving new data on the espionage software from France

Alba Solé Ingla / Mayte Piulachs / Abel Degà

Tuesday, 23 of april of 2024 - 22:50

The reality behind the urban legend: Barcelona rejected three proposals for Eiffel-style towers

The reality behind the urban legend: Barcelona rejected three proposals for Eiffel-style towers

Barcelona rejected three monumental towers that would have rivalled that of Paris, although none proposed by Gustave Eiffel

Jordi Palmer

Sunday, 14 of april of 2024 - 14:07

Macron offers autonomy deal to Corsica, but rejects 'nation' idea or official status for Corsican

Macron offers autonomy deal to Corsica, but rejects 'nation' idea or official status for Corsican

The proposal will allow Corsica to legislate in areas of transferred power, within the "indivisible Republic" of France

Jordi Martín

Thursday, 28 of september of 2023 - 19:18

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Marie Costa: "History will condemn France and Spain: they cannot deny Catalan identity"

Marie Costa: "History will condemn France and Spain: they cannot deny Catalan identity"

The mayor of Els Banys d'Arles hopes to put France "against the ropes" over the ban on using Catalan at council meetings

John McAulay

Tuesday, 11 of july of 2023 - 17:00

The French chaos

The French chaos

José Antich

Monday, 3 of july of 2023 - 17:16

Drastic measures in France over street violence: bus services suspended, city curfews imposed

Drastic measures in France over street violence: bus services suspended, city curfews imposed

The measures could go much further: French government is considering a declaration of a state of emergency

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 20:12

Catalan cinema disembarks at Cannes with five productions in competition

Catalan cinema disembarks at Cannes with five productions in competition

Elena Martín's second feature, the animation 'Robot Dreams' and a short film by Anna Llargués are competing at the festival

El Nacional

Tuesday, 16 of may of 2023 - 23:40

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Protest at prefecture in Perpinyà after France bans use of Catalan in council meetings

Protest at prefecture in Perpinyà after France bans use of Catalan in council meetings

Lluís Puig and Carme Forcadell support northern Catalan mayors at rally after French court closes the door on Catalan

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 10 of may of 2023 - 22:13

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The mayor of Elna, after language trial: "If we don't speak Catalan in public places, who will?"

The mayor of Elna, after language trial: "If we don't speak Catalan in public places, who will?"

Mayor Nicolas Garcia says that the Northern Catalonia towns will go to EU justice to defend their rights in the French state

Nicolas Tomás

Tuesday, 18 of april of 2023 - 20:55

Catalan language rights, in danger in Northern Catalonia

Catalan language rights, in danger in Northern Catalonia

The French judiciary is to decide whether Elna and three other municipalities can use Catalan in municipal meetings

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 22:02

France takes Elna town council to court for allowing Catalan to be used at meetings

France takes Elna town council to court for allowing Catalan to be used at meetings

First municipality in Northern Catalonia to recognize the right to speak in Catalan will have to argue its case on April 18th

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 6 of april of 2023 - 19:24

Spain's double standard on infrastructure: Mediterranean vs Atlantic corridor

Spain's double standard on infrastructure: Mediterranean vs Atlantic corridor

Despite the delays in completing the Mediterranean corridor, the state now plans to develop the Atlantic plan in parallel

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 8 of march of 2023 - 20:59

Catalan is gaining ground in the ranking of world languages, according to France

Catalan is gaining ground in the ranking of world languages, according to France

The French culture ministry's barometer places Catalan as the 12th most important language, when in 2010 it was 20th

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 23 of february of 2023 - 20:53

Aragonès takes helm of Pyrenees-Mediterranean Euroregion, calling for "broader alliances" in Europe

Aragonès takes helm of Pyrenees-Mediterranean Euroregion, calling for "broader alliances" in Europe

Catalan president takes over rotating leadership of cross-border group, with the goal of promoting a new European macroregion

Nicolas Tomás

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 21:41

French interior minister, willing to reopen Coll de Banyuls border crossing on one condition

French interior minister, willing to reopen Coll de Banyuls border crossing on one condition

The proposal, not yet accepted by Spain, will require further talks

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 22:11

Sánchez thanks Aragonès for summit welcome: "The Constitution is complied with in Catalonia"

Sánchez thanks Aragonès for summit welcome: "The Constitution is complied with in Catalonia"

Spanish PM equates today's pro-independence rally in Barcelona with Saturday's far-right protest in Madrid

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 21:14

Emmanuel Macron: "There is a permanent dialectic between the Spanish and Catalan questions"

Emmanuel Macron: "There is a permanent dialectic between the Spanish and Catalan questions"

French president acknowledges in an interview that Catalonia is a conditioning factor in Spanish politics

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 19:37

Thousands of Catalan independence supporters whistle their disapproval to Sánchez and Macron

Thousands of Catalan independence supporters whistle their disapproval to Sánchez and Macron

Around 30,000 people, according to the organizers, send a clear message: "The independence process is not over"

John McAulay

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 14:18

French representatives fall from Thursday's Barcelona summit: tension in Paris

French representatives fall from Thursday's Barcelona summit: tension in Paris

Macron's delegation could shorten programme of meeting with Spanish leaders due to France's general strike, says the Élysée

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 18 of january of 2023 - 20:37

The Macron-Sánchez summit as thermometer

The Macron-Sánchez summit as thermometer

José Antich

Monday, 16 of january of 2023 - 17:10

The Barcelona summit and the arrogance of Pedro Sánchez

The Barcelona summit and the arrogance of Pedro Sánchez

José Antich

Monday, 9 of january of 2023 - 17:33

Catalan independence movement mobilizes against Sánchez-Macron summit on January 19th

Catalan independence movement mobilizes against Sánchez-Macron summit on January 19th

Sovereignist groups unite to protest Spain's "provocative" call of Barcelona summit "to certify end of independence process"

Quim Riera Guitart

Monday, 9 of january of 2023 - 11:26

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Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Exiled Catalan says that, for Spain, arresting Puigdemont is "a moral priority" and was used to justify Penal Code changes

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 21 of december of 2022 - 22:48

Manuel Valls, fined and fallen

Manuel Valls, fined and fallen

José Antich

Monday, 28 of november of 2022 - 17:31

The MidCat, scrapped: Macron wins and Sánchez loses

The MidCat, scrapped: Macron wins and Sánchez loses

José Antich

Friday, 21 of october of 2022 - 17:27

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Macron prevails over Sánchez: "green energy corridor" to replace MidCat gas link plan

Macron prevails over Sánchez: "green energy corridor" to replace MidCat gas link plan

Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez agree to create a submarine hydrogen "corridor" from Barcelona to Marseille

Abel Degà

Thursday, 20 of october of 2022 - 22:15

The Midcat moves away, irreversibly?

The Midcat moves away, irreversibly?

José Antich

Tuesday, 6 of september of 2022 - 17:09

Macron buries Midcat pipeline project after speaking to Scholz: "It's not needed"

Macron buries Midcat pipeline project after speaking to Scholz: "It's not needed"

Emmanuel Macron claims that the gas pipeline that would connect Spain with France through the Catalan Pyrenees is unnecessary

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 5 of september of 2022 - 21:44

France discards Midcat gas pipeline: "It would take years and billions of euros"

France discards Midcat gas pipeline: "It would take years and billions of euros"

Joint call by Germany and Spain has not budged the French authorities from their rejection of a new gas link to their south

Nicolas Tomás

Thursday, 1 of september of 2022 - 22:09

Macron will think again about Midcat gas pipeline after Germany-Spain alliance

Macron will think again about Midcat gas pipeline after Germany-Spain alliance

French economy minister states that France will always consider proposals made by "friendly" countries

Abel Degà

Tuesday, 30 of august of 2022 - 20:35

Aragonès in Paris: "Catalonia wants to be a state in the United States of Europe"

Aragonès in Paris: "Catalonia wants to be a state in the United States of Europe"

Pere Aragonès underlined the contribution Catalonia can make to European energy autonomy in debate held by France's MEDEF

Nicolas Tomás

Tuesday, 30 of august of 2022 - 19:41

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Macron's grave message: "This is the end of abundance. We need to speak clearly"

Macron's grave message: "This is the end of abundance. We need to speak clearly"

President gives a frank overview of the situation facing France and the world: "I believe we are facing a great upheaval"

Lluís Bou

Friday, 26 of august of 2022 - 11:03