Socialists soar in polls after coming to power
The Socialists (PSOE) would be the most voted party in Spain if there was a new election, thus benefiting from the election of its leader
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Catalan-Spanish summit: no to referendum
The Spanish government has ruled out agreeing on an independence referendum with the Catalan government after their first bilateral commission summit in seven years —
Taxis call off strike in Barcelona
The taxis of the Barcelona metropolitan area called off a strike to demand regulation against car-hailing services on Wednesday night, thus putting an end to
Pablo Casado, new PP leader
Pablo Casado has been elected the new leader of the People’s Party (PP). The politician, up until now the vice secretary of communication for the
Germany lifts restrictions on Carles Puigdemont
A German court ended extradition proceedings against the former Catalan President, Carles Puigdemont, on Friday, after Spain had withdrawn the European Arrest Warrant. Puigdemont is
Saudi Arabia has signed deal for 5 Spanish-built warships
Saudi Arabian Military Industries has announced that it has signed a deal with Spain’s state-owned shipbuilder, ‘Navantia’, to supply five warships. The announcement formalises a plan
Spanish court criticises German judiciary
The Spanish Supreme Court harshly criticised Germany’s judiciary in their decision to not accept Puigdemont’s extradition. This, after a court in Germany handling the case had
Judge dismisses 43 claims of injuries by police
A Barcelona judge has dismissed the cases of 43 people who reported being injured by Spanish police in six polling stations in the city during
Spanish police officer attacks Catalan journalist
The Catalan journalist Jordi Borràs was attacked on Monday evening by a Spanish police officer who reportedly shouted ‘long live Spain’ and ‘long live Franco’
No interference on charges against Catalan leaders
The Spanish government has ruled out telling the public prosecutor to reduce the charges against Catalan pro-independence leaders, including violent rebellion — an offence for
