Parliament renews its confidence in Puigdemont through pro-independence forces' votes

The 72 pro-independence MPs in the 135-seat Catalan Chamber voted ‘yes’ in the vote of confidence

Puigdemont to call for a referendum in September 2017 if Spain doesn’t allow Catalans to vote

'It’s either referendum or referendum', he stated before the Parliament during the first phase of the vote of confidence

PDC urges CUP to show 'a sense of loyalty' and renew confidence in Puigdemont

Barcelona struggles to achieve balance between benefits of tourism and complaints about illegal apartments

Barcelona receives up to 30 million visitors each year

1.2 million people attended Barcelona festival La Mercè

From the 22nd to the 25th of September Barcelona became the spot of several activities, among which were performances by French artists, as Paris was the guest city

Catalonia has the potential to lead the Third Industrial Revolution, says American economist Rifkin

The economist also encouraged Catalonia’s politicians to go beyond pilot tests and promote changes involving society as a whole

PSOE’s leader will not offer a referendum in exchange for his investiture, says Puigdemont

Puigdemont stressed that there is pressure from the street and the ballot boxes, and stated that the Catalan government 'cannot ask Catalan society to wait longer'

Barcelona festival La Mercè is back with a French accent

This year’s edition of Barcelona’s annual festival will have a French flair and feature the best artists and activities from Paris, the guest city

Amadeu Altafaj to continue representing Catalan Government to the EU despite 'absurd' court decision

'If instead of Permanent Representative I need to have the title of General Representative or Representative, it is not a problem', he said

Homs claims his sentence for organising the 9-N vote 'has already been dictated'

In a press conference after his statement, Homs said that the Catalan Government acted following 'the Catalan Parliament mandate and within a legal framework'