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Catalonia independence: electoral shift marks the beginning of a new era in a region fraught with political tension

In Catalonia’s elections, held on 12 May, pro-independence parties lost the parliamentary majority that had allowed them to govern since 2015. It was their first electoral defeat in decades.

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Canaries beaches among those named as Spain’s worst ‘black flag’ spots – see the rest of the list

The annual report gave 48 Spanish swathes a substandard rating

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Hail hits Catalonia’s vines and reaches pineapple size in Texas

Supply chains for cava will come under additional strain after loss of €5m grape harvest

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What’s next for Catalonia after secessionists’ historic loss?

The seccesionists are down, but not out. And an amnesty law and government formation talks mean uncertainty is ahead.

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Spain Passes Amnesty Law For Catalan Separatists

Spain's Parliament approves controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatists involved in 2017 secession bid, sparking protests and legal challenges.

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Spain's parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament voted Thursday to give final approval to a controversial amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid.

France 24

Spanish MPs give final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia’s separatists

Ex-regional president Carles Puigdemont among high-profile beneficiaries after MPs approve law by 177 votes to 172

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Children's festival featuring focus on Catalonia project set to tour Scotland

A CONTEMPORARY circus show developed with the help of children in the Highlands will tour Scotland after its premiere in Edinburgh this month...

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Catalans once longed for freedom from Spain. Now that doesn’t look so appealing

With most voters in Catalonia rejecting independence-seeking parties, the pro-separatist chaos of 2017 is a distant memory, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Socialists Win Catalonia Election, Face Coalition Challenges

Spain's Socialist party wins Catalonia elections, reshaping political landscape. Illa seeks to form government amidst shifting alliances.

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The Guardian view on Catalonia’s election: moving on from nationalism’s high tide

Editorial: A bad night for pro-independence parties, and a very good one for the Socialists, has vindicated Pedro Sánchez’s conciliatory strategy

The Guardian - UK

Catalan parties face coalition talks after socialists fall short of majority

Socialist leader Salvador Illa hails ‘new era’ while Carles Puigdemont vows to try to form minority government

The Guardian - UK

Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.

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Spain’s Socialists set to win Catalan vote, separatists to lose majority

Separatist parties appear to be in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region as the pro-union Socialist Party is poised to win the most votes in an election on Sunday, according to a near-complete count of the ballots.

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Separatist parties set to lose power in Catalan regional election, polls show

Socialist party PSC looks like the clear winner in Sunday’s vote, although it will fall some way short of achieving a majority

International Business Times

Spain PM's Socialists Eye Power Grab As Catalonia Votes

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists are hoping to show Catalonia has moved past its independence fixation by winning Sunday's regional vote and defeating separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.

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Catalonia Regional Election Tests Separatist Movement And National Politics

Catalonia's regional election will test separatist movement's strength and impact Spain's politics.

France 24

Spain's Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez aims to defeat separatists in Catalan vote

Polling closed in the election in Spain's wealthy northeastern region of Catalonia on Sunday, when more than 5.7 million voters were eligible to vote in a contest that will have reverberations throughout Spanish politics.

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The Guardian - UK

Catalan election gives voters chance to leave ‘lost decade’, says Salvador Illa

Socialist frontrunner says region ready to unite, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis

International Business Times

In France, Puigdemont Rallies Separatists Ahead Of Catalan Vote

"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.

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Spain PM Sanchez's Political Gambles Tested In Catalan Election

Spain's Prime Minister faces a critical test in Catalonia's election, balancing separatist demands with Spanish unity.

France 24

Europe votes: Basque, Catalan issues impact EU election campaign in Spain

As Spaniards get ready to elect 61 MEPs to the European Parliament in the June 9 elections, regional elections in Spain are sucking much of the political oxygen. The pro-independence EH Bildu coalition celebrated a historic result in the Basque vote on April 20. Many eyes are now turned to…

The Guardian - UK

Cava firm Freixenet to furlough 80% of its workers in Catalonia due to drought

Spanish-German company announces layoffs as conditions in north-eastern Spain hit grape production

France 24

Barcelona's tourism industry going 'unpunished' amid drought, activists say

As the Spanish region of Catalonia battles its worst drought on record, activists are beginning to question Barcelona's mass tourism model. Should Spain's most visited city be allowed to welcome even more tourists this summer amid a state of emergency? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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Exiled Puigdemont To Run For Catalonia Leadership, Potential Return

Exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont announces candidacy for presidency amid legal challenges, adding complexity to the region's political landscape.

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