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Catalonia shuts down its external affairs office in Tel Aviv amid rising criticism of Israel

In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and growing global condemnation of Israeli actions, the Catalan Government has reached an agreement with the Comuns party to close its External Affairs office in Tel Aviv. The office, which has been active for a decade, will cease operations on Wednesday. Jéssica......

Catalonia Plans AI to Streamline Urban License Procedures

The Generalitat of Catalonia launched an administrative reform last November aimed at simplifying the most complex procedures. Five months on, the committee responsible for proposing efficiency improvements has put forward ten actionable measures based on digital transformation, which will be implemented......

Ensuring religious freedom in Catalonia's prisons

The Catalan Government, led by Salvador Illa, has taken significant steps to secure religious freedom in its penitentiary system. The Ministry of Justice and Democratic Quality has introduced an informative brochure aimed at prisoners, addressing key aspects of accessing religious assistance. This initiative......

Catalonia emerges as the top destination for foreign job seekers in Spain

In recent years, Catalonia has established itself as the premier choice for foreigners seeking employment in Spain. According to new data, 24 percent of individuals who arrived in Spain since 2015 have opted to settle in this northeastern region, surpassing Madrid, which attracts 20.3 percent of job......

Catalonia to Mobilize €1.5 Billion to Counteract Trump’s Tariffs

The Catalan government is set to allocate €1.5 billion to mitigate the effects of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This package, confirmed by the government and reported by Catalunya Radio, includes grants, loans, investments, advisory services, and various other measures. The initiative......

New proposals in Spain aim to limit foreign property purchases

A Spanish political party has proposed new measures to restrict foreign individuals from purchasing property in Spain unless they can demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous residency. The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) has introduced a non-legislative motion in the Spanish Congress advocating......

Catalonia reservoirs reach 60% capacity for the first time in three years

Catalonia's internal basin reservoirs have reached 60% of their capacity, a level not seen since January 2022. This increase is widespread, with six out of the nine reservoirs now above 50%, and only one, Siurana, remaining below 25%. Regarding the five reservoirs in the Ter-Llobregat system, which......

Rental prices in Barcelona decrease by 6.4% after rent control measures, but challenges remain

The rental market in Barcelona has experienced a 6.4% decrease in prices one year after the implementation of rent control measures aimed at areas with high demand. Across other regions in Catalonia, where the same measures apply, the reduction stands at 3.7%. Despite these positive results, Sílvia......

New WhatsApp channel and online form to combat cybersecurity threats in Catalonia

The Government of Catalonia has launched a new WhatsApp channel aimed at alerting citizens about "frauds" and "cybersecurity issues." This initiative is expected to reach a broader audience while continuing to provide alerts through the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia's website......