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The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': final election-eve survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': final election-eve survey

'Diari d'Andorra' has conducted an electoral tracking survey daily until this Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Saturday, 11 of may of 2024 - 22:27

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': fourth survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': fourth survey

'Diari d'Andorra' is updating its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 19:51

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': third survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': third survey

'Diari d'Andorra' is updating its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 20:21

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': second survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': second survey

'Diari d'Andorra' is updating its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Wednesday, 8 of may of 2024 - 20:20

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': first survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': first survey

'Diari d'Andorra' will update its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Tuesday, 7 of may of 2024 - 21:52

Barcelona won't replicate 'Green Axis' street model due to "cost and coexistence" issues

Barcelona won't replicate 'Green Axis' street model due to "cost and coexistence" issues

Barcelona deputy mayor Laia Bonet says "pacification" will be carried out in other districts but a new model is needed

Thursday, 2 of may of 2024 - 21:29

Cruise ship held in Barcelona with 1,500 on board due to presence of 69 Bolivians without valid visas

Cruise ship held in Barcelona with 1,500 on board due to presence of 69 Bolivians without valid visas

Bolivian authorities assert that the cruise company failed in duty to check documents and must provide an immediate solution

Wednesday, 3 of april of 2024 - 20:13

Elena Martín's 'Creatura', best Catalan film and best director: all the 2024 Gaudí Award winners

Elena Martín's 'Creatura', best Catalan film and best director: all the 2024 Gaudí Award winners

Catalan cinema's big night saw the triumph of 'Creatura' (6 awards), 'Saben Aquell' (7) and '20,000 Especies de Abejas' (4)

Monday, 5 of february of 2024 - 10:04

Which Catalan movies are favourites for the 2024 Gaudí Awards?

Which Catalan movies are favourites for the 2024 Gaudí Awards?

The Catalan Film Academy will celebrate its 16th Gaudí Awards gala on Sunday, February 4th at the CCIB

Thursday, 1 of february of 2024 - 01:37

Catalonia's drought: internal reservoirs fall below 16%; Barcelona on edge of emergency level

Catalonia's drought: internal reservoirs fall below 16%; Barcelona on edge of emergency level

The Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies drinking water to five million people, is still just above emergency level of 16%

Thursday, 25 of january of 2024 - 22:25

Eighteen people a day died trying to reach Spain in 2023: a total of 6,618 migrant deaths

Eighteen people a day died trying to reach Spain in 2023: a total of 6,618 migrant deaths

The figure almost triples the total for 2022, when 2,390 migrants lost their lives in the seas around the Spanish coasts

Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 23:20

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The 2023 news in Catalonia, as sung by Lo Pau de Ponts for El Nacional's lottery special

The 2023 news in Catalonia, as sung by Lo Pau de Ponts for El Nacional's lottery special

The news highlights - good and bad - that the Catalan singer summed up in a song for our TV special on Christmas lottery day

Friday, 22 of december of 2023 - 22:51

Former Spanish soldiers lay complaint over call for army uprising by ex-colleagues on the right

Former Spanish soldiers lay complaint over call for army uprising by ex-colleagues on the right

The anti-Francoist ACMYR group blames the Spanish defence ministry for not adopting measures to democratize the armed forces

Friday, 24 of november of 2023 - 22:06

Sánchez closes investiture deals with Basques and Canarian MP but Podemos move maintains tension

Sánchez closes investiture deals with Basques and Canarian MP but Podemos move maintains tension

Pedro Sánchez secured an absolute majority of investiture votes this Friday, but Podemos will now keep him waiting

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 22:31

Spanish election turnout falls in afternoon heat (-3.7%) and collapses in Catalonia (-11.1%)

Spanish election turnout falls in afternoon heat (-3.7%) and collapses in Catalonia (-11.1%)

Today's general election turnout at 6pm across Spain is down on 2019 figures, a reversal of the trend seen at 2pm

Sunday, 23 of july of 2023 - 15:05

First protest over presence of the Spanish royal family in Caldes de Malavella

First protest over presence of the Spanish royal family in Caldes de Malavella

Activists get ready for protest against the royals' presence at the Princess of Girona awards in the town next week

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 23:15

Pep is crowned as the king of football

Monday, 12 of june of 2023 - 18:13

The great 'remuntada': Barça women come back from 0-2 down to win Champions League over Wolfsburg (3-2)

The great 'remuntada': Barça women come back from 0-2 down to win Champions League over Wolfsburg (3-2)

Two second-half goals from Patri Guijarro and then Fridolina Rolfö's winner give Barça their second Women's Champions League

Saturday, 3 of june of 2023 - 18:44

Catalan Parliament strips Laura Borràs of her seat and the bidding for a new speaker begins

Catalan Parliament strips Laura Borràs of her seat and the bidding for a new speaker begins

ERC looks to Junts for a pro-independence candidate for the vote on June 9th, while the PSC and Comuns present alternatives

Friday, 2 of june of 2023 - 13:37

Almost the end for anti-independence Ciudadanos, which won't run in Spain's snap election

Almost the end for anti-independence Ciudadanos, which won't run in Spain's snap election

After a disastrous performance in the local polls, the party won't run on July 23rd, but nor will it dissolve just yet

Wednesday, 31 of may of 2023 - 23:37

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Trias wins in a tense Barcelona mayoral race and closes the Colau era

Trias wins in a tense Barcelona mayoral race and closes the Colau era

Trias wins the elections in the Catalan capital with 11 councillors, followed by Collboni (PSC) with Colau's Comuns in third

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 23:43

TV3 poll picks Ada Colau to win Barcelona mayoralty in tight duel with Jaume Collboni

TV3 poll picks Ada Colau to win Barcelona mayoralty in tight duel with Jaume Collboni

Catalan public TV's election day poll picks current mayor to win again (10 seats) followed by Collboni (9-10) and Trias (8-9)

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 20:31

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

With the polls unclear about Sunday's outcome, Trias, Colau, Collboni, Maragall 'et al' have held their closing rallies

Saturday, 27 of may of 2023 - 00:00

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

Tuesday, 16 of may of 2023 - 23:40

Thousands of Barcelona rail commuters face a month of disruption after signal box fire

Thousands of Barcelona rail commuters face a month of disruption after signal box fire

Adif's claim that lightning caused the grave problem on Barcelona's R2 South suburban line is contradicted by weather data

Wednesday, 3 of may of 2023 - 22:20

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Everything is ready for the celebration that many Catalans regard as the most beautiful day of the year: Diada de Sant Jordi

Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 01:42

Yolanda Díaz's launch of Sumar candidature for Spanish general elections isolates Podemos

Yolanda Díaz's launch of Sumar candidature for Spanish general elections isolates Podemos

Díaz's new platform has support from Más País and Commons, but Podemos accuses it of "not being a transformative left"

Monday, 3 of april of 2023 - 13:25

Who will have to appear before the Spanish Congress's Operation Catalonia inquiry?

Who will have to appear before the Spanish Congress's Operation Catalonia inquiry?

Yes to Fernández Díaz, no to Rajoy: the PSOE's preferences are key in who testifies over the anti-independence dirty war

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 22:49

Spanish Congress agrees to digital meeting with Pegasus MEPs after snubbing them

Spanish Congress agrees to digital meeting with Pegasus MEPs after snubbing them

Spanish defence committee will meet European delegation online after failing to show at Madrid meeting on day of Vox motion

Friday, 24 of march of 2023 - 22:18

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The invective against language immersion aired by Spanish MEPs in the European Parliament

The invective against language immersion aired by Spanish MEPs in the European Parliament

Accusations of persecution of Spanish, the emotional pain of children and calls for an "Educational 155" in Catalonia

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 21:43

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform

Committee set up by Foment employers group warns of problems with sea platform plan, but insists on need for airport growth

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 23:26

Here's the text: the proposed reform to Spain's Penal Code on sedition and public order offences

Here's the text: the proposed reform to Spain's Penal Code on sedition and public order offences

The bill strikes out part of Spain's Penal Code relating to sedition and defines a new offence of aggravated public disorder

Friday, 11 of november of 2022 - 18:23

Pere Aragonès discusses post-coalition Catalonia with Jessica Albiach (Comuns)

Pere Aragonès discusses post-coalition Catalonia with Jessica Albiach (Comuns)

Catalan president meets leader of En Comú Podem to start a round of meetings which will also include Junts, CUP and PSC

Friday, 14 of october of 2022 - 19:19

ERC votes stop Bureau from reactivating Catalonia's 2017 independence declaration

ERC votes stop Bureau from reactivating Catalonia's 2017 independence declaration

The text, a citizens' intiative, received support from Junts and the CUP, but ERC said its abstention was "coherent"

Tuesday, 13 of september of 2022 - 21:24

Jordi Pujol, out of immediate danger after suffering stroke

Jordi Pujol, out of immediate danger after suffering stroke

The president who led Catalonia for 23 years suffered a stroke on Monday and possible health consequences are not yet known

Tuesday, 13 of september of 2022 - 20:17

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Puigdemont calls for Spain to "assume responsibility" while Junqueras asserts that "the repression can't continue"

Wednesday, 31 of august of 2022 - 19:54

Europol was "unaware" of Pegasus use in EU and has not yet asked countries to investigate

Europol was "unaware" of Pegasus use in EU and has not yet asked countries to investigate

As MEPs accuse Europol of inaction, agency official says they are still "assessing" whether to ask states to investigate

Tuesday, 30 of august of 2022 - 21:51

Drought alert in Catalonia: 279 municipalities affected by water restrictions

Drought alert in Catalonia: 279 municipalities affected by water restrictions

The Catalan Water Agency has issued a hydrological alert for a further 129 municipalities

Friday, 26 of august of 2022 - 21:07

Free rail travel in Spain: regular Renfe users can now obtain their free passes

Free rail travel in Spain: regular Renfe users can now obtain their free passes

Until December 31st, Renfe rail users can make regular trips for free, while Barcelona's TMB passes will be at half-price

Wednesday, 24 of august of 2022 - 23:49

Spanish inflation hits 10.8%, highest figure since 1984

Spanish inflation hits 10.8%, highest figure since 1984

In Catalonia, consumer price index rises by 10.3% with milk, cereals and cooking oil all rising by over 20%

Friday, 12 of august of 2022 - 21:17

Lufthansa strike in Germany causes 22 flight cancellations at Barcelona's El Prat

Lufthansa strike in Germany causes 22 flight cancellations at Barcelona's El Prat

Strike by German airline's ground staff brings further airport disruption in Spain on top of Ryanair and Easyjet staff action

Wednesday, 27 of july of 2022 - 22:42

NATO's new "360º defence strategy", or let's keep the Russians out of the potato salad

NATO's new "360º defence strategy", or let's keep the Russians out of the potato salad

Alliance's new strategic concept of "defence in all domains and directions" shows a vulnerability: the lunch menu

Thursday, 30 of june of 2022 - 23:47

Ryanair cancels 11 flights through Barcelona as cabin crew strike action goes on

Ryanair cancels 11 flights through Barcelona as cabin crew strike action goes on

Strike action by both Ryanair and Easyjet cabin crews will affect Spanish flights this weekend after failure of mediation

Thursday, 30 of june of 2022 - 20:53

A midsummer night's message: special care with fire when celebrating Sant Joan 2022

A midsummer night's message: special care with fire when celebrating Sant Joan 2022

Municipal fire restrictions will affect Thursday night's celebrations while Catalan government urges special caution

Wednesday, 22 of june of 2022 - 20:04

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ERC's Gabriel Rufián calls Puigdemont "idiotic" for declaring Catalan independence

ERC's Gabriel Rufián calls Puigdemont "idiotic" for declaring Catalan independence

Comment touched a raw nerve in the Catalan independence movement and was rejected by Pere Aragonès; later Rufián apologized

Wednesday, 8 of june of 2022 - 21:43

PSOE rewrites Spain's audiovisual law, angering ERC and supported by PP

PSOE rewrites Spain's audiovisual law, angering ERC and supported by PP

Abstention by PP and Cs allows law to pass, amid controversy over Socialists' changes that undermine independent production

Thursday, 26 of may of 2022 - 21:55

Pegasus was present: Spain's CNI spied on Barcelona's choice of mayor in 2019

Pegasus was present: Spain's CNI spied on Barcelona's choice of mayor in 2019

Spanish intelligence was listening while an unlikely policial alliance took shape to keep pro-independence ERC out of power

Monday, 16 of may of 2022 - 22:05

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Catalan government maintains that Spanish state alone is responsible for Catalangate

Catalan government maintains that Spanish state alone is responsible for Catalangate

Generalitat denounces Spanish double standard, not treating the affair as urgent until security of PM and minister violated

Monday, 2 of may of 2022 - 17:29