Tag #Catalonia

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Catalan Separatists Interrupt Illa's Speech, Underscoring Political Divisions

At a Catalan cultural event, Salvador Illa faced separatist shouts of "independence," despite his efforts to appease them through language and policy, highlighting ongoing political divisions in Catalonia.

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Sijena Murals Return Ordered Amid Preservation Concerns

The Spanish Supreme Court mandated the return of Romanesque murals from Catalonia's MNAC museum to Aragon's Sijena Monastery, following €1.17M in renovations to the monastery's chapter house, despite expert disagreement on the suitability of the relocation.

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Catalan President Promotes Global Economic Ties with Asia Trip

Catalan President Salvador Illa concluded a trip to Japan and South Korea, announcing future visits to China and a plan for multiple transoceanic trips annually to boost Catalan economic presence globally, focusing on collaborations and investment opportunities, despite no immediate economic gains.

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Supreme Court Orders Return of Sijena Murals to Huesca

The Spanish Supreme Court ordered the return of 13th-century Romanesque murals from Barcelona's MNAC museum to their original location in the Villanueva de Sijena monastery in Huesca, rejecting Catalonia's claim of ownership based on a legally invalid 1992 agreement and highlighting the risk of dama...

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Catalonia's Smoking Rate Drops, but E-cigarette Use Among Teens Rises

A new study reveals that smoking rates in Catalonia have decreased by eight percentage points since 2010, reaching 21.4% in 2024, while e-cigarette use among adolescents has sharply increased, causing concern among health authorities who are launching a new campaign to tackle this issue and reach a ...

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Catalonia Prepares for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse will occur in Catalonia, Spain, on August 12, 2026, visible for up to 1 minute and 32 seconds in southern regions; the Catalan government is creating a commission to coordinate preparations, anticipating significant scientific, economic, and social impacts.

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Catalan Parliament Rejects BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Bid

The Catalan Parliament overwhelmingly voted against BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell on Thursday, urging the Spanish government to block the merger due to concerns about its negative impact on the Catalan economy and social stability.

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Public Opposition to BBVA's Takeover Bid of Banco Sabadell

A survey commissioned by Banco Sabadell reveals that 75% of Spanish citizens oppose BBVA's hostile takeover bid due to concerns about negative impacts on banking services, businesses, and employment; the Spanish government must decide by June 27th.

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Spanish Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges, Proceeds with Amnesty Law Debate

Despite challenges from judges, the PP, and the Senate, Spain's Constitutional Court will begin debating the amnesty law on June 10th, rejecting claims of procedural irregularities and maintaining its schedule; the president considers these actions as delaying tactics.

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Catalonia Restructures Child Protection System After Abuse Cases

Catalonia is dissolving its Child and Adolescent Care Directorate (DGAIA) following child abuse cases and irregularities in outsourced services; a new directorate focused on prevention and protection will be created with 300 additional professionals by 2027.

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Spanish Amnesty Law Undermines Rule of Law to Secure Sánchez's Power

The Spanish Parliament passed an amnesty law enabling individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence attempt to avoid prosecution, a move criticized for undermining the rule of law and securing Prime Minister Sánchez's political survival.

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Catalan Child Welfare System Fails to Protect 12-Year-Old Rape Victim

A 12-year-old girl under the guardianship of the DGAIA in Catalonia was raped, filmed, and exploited online for over a year and a half before the abuse was discovered, exposing systemic failures within the child welfare system.

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