‘Iconic’ Barcelona to host ‘most recognised sailing event’, America’s Cup in 2024
Barcelona has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2024 America’s Cup, the world’s oldest international yacht race. It means that the city will
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Over 100,000 rally in Barcelona for Catalan independence on the ‘Diada’
Over 100,000 people took to the streets in Barcelona on Saturday afternoon, marking the 10th year in a row that a huge pro-independence rally has
Barcelona airport expansion plan given go-ahead with €1.7bn investment
The Spanish and Catalan governments have reached an agreement to move forward with the expansion of Barcelona airport with a huge €1.7 billion investment plan, aiming to transform
Catalan leaders walk free from prison
The nine Catalan leaders and activists, jailed for their roles in the October 2017 independence referendum, walked free from prison on Wednesday, following the pardons granted
Pedro Sánchez announces pardons for jailed Catalan leaders
#LATEST update on Tuesday at 14.15h – Spain’s cabinet has unanimously approved the pardons for the nine jailed Catalan politicians and activists, following a four hour
Pardons for jailed Catalan leaders expected soon, despite fierce opposition
With the Spanish coalition government (PSOE–Podemos) led by socialist Pedro Sánchez currently considering granting pardons to the nine jailed pro-independence Catalan leaders, Spain’s right-wing and far-right opposition
Catalan president Pere Aragonès promises ‘new era’ for Catalonia
Pere Aragonès of the Esquerra Republicana (ERC) party has promised a ‘new era’ for Catalonia, after officially taking office as president on Wednesday to lead a coalition
61 graves from Spanish Civil War uncovered in Móra d’Ebre in Catalonia
The Catalan government’s Department of Justice, in collaboration with the ‘Democratic Memory’ department, have located 61 graves on the grounds of an old country house,
Quim Torra appeals against ban, seeks ‘justice in Europe’
Quim Torra has appealed his ban from office before Spain’s Constitutional Court, and also pledged to seek ‘justice in Europe’ after being disqualified from the
Catalonia celebrates low-key ‘Diada’ with de-centralised events
Catalonia commemorates today (11 September) as its National Day – La Diada Nacional de Catalunya – marking the fall of Barcelona in the War of the Spanish Succession