Tag #Catalonia

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RTVE to Launch All-Catalan Channel in Catalonia

The Catalan regional government announced a new all-Catalan TV channel from RTVE, launching in 2025 and completing in 2027, to expand audiovisual offerings and reverse the decline in Catalan language use, fulfilling RTVE's commitment to a plural Spain.

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Sabadell to Return HQ to Catalonia Amid BBVA Takeover

Banco Sabadell plans to return its headquarters to Catalonia on October 25th, 2023, reversing a 2017 move to Alicante due to political instability, amidst a hostile takeover bid by BBVA and following similar moves by four other companies.

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Urgent Meeting in Waterloo Fails to Resolve Tensions Between PSOE and Junts

On Monday, representatives from Spain's PSOE and Junts met in Waterloo, mediated by Francisco Galindo Vélez, to discuss disagreements and stalled negotiations concerning upcoming votes on three government decrees in the Spanish Congress, including pension revaluation and energy taxation, with the fu...

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Junts Suspends Talks with PSOE, Triggering Spanish Political Crisis

Following the Spanish Congress's postponement of a confidence vote for Pedro Sánchez, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont suspended negotiations with the PSOE, demanding an urgent meeting in Switzerland next week to assess the implementation of their 2023 agreement. This jeopardizes the Spa...

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Spanish Government Faces Crucial Vote on Confidence in Prime Minister

The Spanish government faces a critical decision this Thursday on Junts' proposal for a confidence vote against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; if rejected, Junts threatens to end dialogue, jeopardizing government stability.

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Pegasus Spyware Infected Aide to Puigdemont's Phone: 3.2 GB of Data Stolen

A Mossos d'Esquadra report confirms Pegasus spyware infected Josep Lluís Alay's iPhone 8 from October 11, 2019, to summer 2020, stealing 3.2 GB of data; another phone showed a malicious text but no infection; the report was submitted to a Barcelona court following a complaint by Alay.

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Banco Sabadell Returns Headquarters to Catalonia

Banco Sabadell, led by Chairman Josep Oliu, is returning its headquarters from Alicante to Catalonia in response to a failed hostile takeover bid by BBVA and improved political stability following recent regional elections; this move is intended to encourage other businesses to return to Catalonia.

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Sabadell Returns to Catalonia Amidst Political Deal

Banco Sabadell announced its return to Catalonia from Alicante, reversing a 2017 move prompted by the region's independence push, as part of a political deal to restore normalcy in the region, with uncertain future implications for Alicante.

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Spanish PM Sánchez Faces Political Tightrope Walk Amidst Internal and External Pressures

Amidst ongoing political tension, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez navigates internal conflicts within the PSOE and negotiations with Junts, facing uncertainty regarding the validation of three decrees in Congress this Wednesday, while regional leaders position themselves for upcoming elections.

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Spain-Catalonia Power Transfer Talks Stall Amid Heightened Tensions

Amid rising tensions, the Spanish government and Junts per Catalunya are navigating a political impasse over the transfer of powers to Catalonia, specifically immigration and border control, with a crucial upcoming meeting with an international mediator to resolve outstanding issues.

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Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer

The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.

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Illa Condemns Musk for Spreading False Rape Statistic about Catalonia

Catalan President Salvador Illa condemned Elon Musk for retweeting a false statistic claiming 91% of those convicted of rape in Catalonia are foreign, highlighting the misuse of data to spread hate speech and the dangers of technology billionaires influencing politics.

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