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Keywords: Catalan


Catalan firefighters mourn colleague’s death while battling Paüls wildfire

Tragic loss during wildfire operations A Catalan firefighter tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon while combating a wildfire in Paüls, southern Catalonia. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when Antonio Serrano, 46, fell more than 20 meters after a rock he was sitting on gave way. Serrano,......

Rising polarisation as anti-Islam party reshapes Catalan politics

A small Catalan town has become the epicenter of political tension as its mayor, Silvia Orriols, leads an anti-Islam, ultra-nationalist party that has gained traction in the region. The party, Aliança Catalana, is reshaping the political landscape, sparking debates over immigration, identity,......

Catalan government introduces loans to assist young people with home down payments

The president of Catalonia, Salvador Illa, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at easing the financial burden on young residents seeking to purchase their first home. During the opening of the 5th Foro Catalunya conference, organized by elEconomista.es, Illa announced that the government will provide......

Madrid regional leader abandons presidential conference over regional language use

Spain's 28th regional presidents conference in Barcelona became a stage for political discord when Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso walked out during speeches delivered in Catalan and Basque languages. The unprecedented decision to allow regional languages alongside Spanish......

Morocco secures $50 million investment from Catalan firms

The Moroccan government has finalized four significant investment agreements with Catalan companies, totaling MAD 500 million ($50 million) and promising the creation of over 700 direct jobs. This initiative marks a vital progression in enhancing economic relations between Morocco and Spain. High-level......

Sánchez pushes for Catalan’s official status in the EU amid pressure and opposition

The Spanish government under Pedro Sánchez is set to bring the official recognition of Catalan (along with Galician and Basque, albeit with less emphasis) before the European Union once again during the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday. However, Spain currently lacks sufficient......

Investigation into Operación Cataluña: Trias and Junqueras testify

Xavier Trias, the former mayor of Barcelona, and Oriol Junqueras, the ex-vice president of the Generalitat and leader of ERC, appear today before the congressional committee investigating the so-called "Operación Cataluña." This case revolves around allegations of espionage and......

Catalonia Delays Tourist Tax Hike to Fund Housing Initiatives

The Catalan government (Govern) and the political group Comuns reached an agreement on Friday involving four housing-related measures. This deal was made in exchange for accepting a decree passed earlier this week that postpones the increase of the tourist tax in Catalonia. Jéssica Albiach, leader......

Catalan companies seek guidance on U.S. tariff response plan

A total of 80 companies in Catalonia have reached out to the Generalitat's Agency for Business Competitiveness (ACCIÓ) for advice following the announcement of the Pla Responem, a plan to counter the tariff war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The agency, which operates under the......

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