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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat presents expansive budgets with spending of 49.162 billion

The Catalan government has unveiled its most extensive budgets in history, featuring a spending increase of 22.8% compared to the previous year, with significant allocations for health, education, and social services.

Feb 27 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Press Chief Admits That the Generalitat's Account of Mazón's Schedule on the Day of the Flood Was Constructed "Logically", Without Him Revealing Details

The press chief of the Generalitat acknowledged that the timelines provided regarding Carlos Mazón's actions on the day of the deadly flood were created based on logic rather than direct information from Mazón.

Feb 27 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The press chief of Mazón acknowledges to the judge that the Generalitat maintained a false version about the whereabouts of the leader

The former press chief of the Valencian president admitted in court that she was unaware of his whereabouts during a significant disaster.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The debate on the regulation of private online vocational training opens a rift in the Education Council of Catalonia

A debate over the regulation of private online vocational training in Catalonia highlights divisions between business associations and the Generalitat, unions, and families.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa announces that the Government will approve the budget project this Friday after ERC's no-show

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, has announced the approval of the budget project for 2026 on Friday, despite the absence of cooperation from ERC.

Feb 23 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Camps funds a survey in which he surpasses Llorca and Catalá as the leader of the Valencian PP

Francisco Camps, former president of Generalitat, claims a new survey indicates he is the most favored candidate for the leadership of the Valencian People’s Party (PP) over current leaders Llorca and Catalá.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mazón's political advisor contradicts the bodyguards and says they worked at the Palau 25 minutes before going to Cecopi

The political advisor to former Valencian Generalitat president Carlos Mazón stated in court that he spent 20 to 25 minutes with him at the Palau on the afternoon of October 29, 2024, contradicting earlier accounts from bodyguards.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An advisor to the Generalitat claims that Mazón did not speak of emergency until 19:45 on the day of the flood

An advisor to the Generalitat Valenciana testified that Carlos Mazón did not declare a state of emergency until late in the evening during a significant flood incident.

Feb 23 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa: “I can defend the new funding from Algeciras to Girona”

Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, expresses his lack of ambition for national presidency, asserting his commitment to regional stability and long-term projects.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The interventionism of the Generalitat in housing causes a clash between Illa and Catalan entrepreneurs: "assumes Colau's agenda"

Catalonia's housing policies have led to growing tensions between the Generalitat and business leaders, culminating in a significant clash this week.

Feb 21 • 00:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat Reactivates the Process to Apply Euthanasia to Noelia

The Government of Catalonia has resumed the process to grant euthanasia to Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic, following a court ruling that upheld her right to assisted dying.

Feb 20 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A senior official of the Generalitat denies Pradas and maintains before the judge of the flood that the Consell knew about 'Es-Alert'

A high-ranking official from the Generalitat denies former Justice Minister Salomé Pradas' claims regarding the existence of the 'Es-Alert' system during the devastating flood in Valencia in 2024.

Feb 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat provides Mazón with a driver for his ex-presidential office in Alicante

The Valencian Government has appointed a driver for Carlos Mazón's ex-presidential office in Alicante, following the appointment of his former chief of staff as a senior advisor.

Feb 19 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa recounts how he experienced his illness: a lot of pain, fentanyl, and the first time in his life sleeping in a hospital

Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, shares his painful experience of battling a rare infection and his recovery process, while expressing hope for a second term.

Feb 18 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mazón reappears in Les Corts and the opposition criticizes him for going to 'punch in at five in the afternoon'

Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Generalitat, made a late appearance at Les Corts, receiving criticism from the opposition for his timing.

Feb 18 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pérez Llorca announces a €80,000 aid to the families of the mortal victims of the dana, 16 months later

Juanfran Pérez Llorca, president of the Generalitat, has announced direct financial aid to the families of victims from the dana disaster 16 months after the event.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How Pedro Sánchez intends to endure?

Pedro Sánchez seeks to distance himself from past corruption scandals by relying on his strong relationship with Salvador Illa, a key ally from the Generalitat.

Feb 17 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cases of African swine fever rise to three in Barcelona outside the security cordon, and the Generalitat asks the Government for help again

The recent detection of African swine fever cases in Barcelona has prompted the Generalitat to seek additional support from the Spanish Government.

Feb 17 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sílvia Orriols says she would govern the Generalitat with Junts if they apply the Aliança program

Sílvia Orriols expressed her willingness to govern with Junts in Catalonia if they adhere to the Aliança program during a recent event in Barcelona.

Feb 17 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa, upon his return to the Palau: "I know what Catalonia needs and what needs to be done"

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, publicly resumes his duties, acknowledging Catalonia's challenges and expressing determination to address them.

Feb 16 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat prepares new operations with banks to face the exit from the FLA

The Generalitat is planning new banking operations to secure financing as it aims to exit the State's Liquidity Fund (FLA).

Feb 16 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa returns to the presidency after a month of absence with the challenge of overcoming the Rodalies crisis and passing his first budget

Salvador Illa returns to the presidency of the Generalitat after a month-long medical leave, facing significant challenges including the ongoing Rodalies rail service crisis and the need to approve his first budget as president.

Feb 15 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC now prioritizes control over investments in Catalonia in light of IRPF revenue

Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is focusing on controlling investments in Catalonia due to the IRPF tax collection, seeking ways to reactivate the Generalitat's budgets amidst ongoing negotiations with the government.

Feb 13 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat sends an ES-Alert due to hurricane-force winds across the Valencian Community and asks to avoid travel

The Generalitat of Valencia has issued an ES-Alert warning of hurricane-force winds expected across the Valencian Community, particularly affecting Castellón.

Feb 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa will return to his duties as 'president' next Monday

President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, is set to gradually resume his responsibilities next Monday following a month-long recovery from a rare bone infection.

Feb 13 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa rejoining the Palau de la Generalitat next Monday after a month on sick leave

Catalan President Salvador Illa will return to political activities next Monday after recovering from a medical condition that led to a month-long sick leave.

Feb 13 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

First cases of wild boar with African swine fever detected outside the 'ground zero' zone of Catalonia

The Generalitat of Catalonia has reported the first instances of wild boar infected with African swine fever outside the original outbreak zone, raising concerns over the spread of the disease.

Feb 13 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Catalonia starts financing debt with banks for the first time since the procés

The Catalan government has received approval to formalize long-term bank loans totaling €292.75 million, marking a significant financial shift after 14 years.

Feb 10 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

6,000 unemployed and about 500 teachers without training from the SOC due to a computer issue from the Generalitat: "They are generating more unemployment"

A computer issue from the Generalitat in Catalonia has caused the suspension of job training courses for 6,000 unemployed individuals and 500 teachers, raising concerns about increasing unemployment.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A bodyguard of Mazón claims that the 'former president' arrived at the Generalitat 20 minutes before the alert was sent

A bodyguard testified that former president Carlos Mazón arrived at the Generalitat 20 minutes before an emergency alert was issued regarding a tragedy.

Feb 9 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The president of the Generalitat Valenciana cannot leave Berlin due to a snowstorm that has closed the airport

The president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, is stranded in Berlin due to heavy snowfall closing the airport, affecting his visit to the Fruit Logistica fair along with other delegates.

Feb 6 • 11:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Updating the Rodalies network will require an investment of 1 billion annually until 2030

The Generalitat calls on the government to cover daily costs for the C-32 toll and alternative bus services, highlighting the ongoing chaos in the Rodalies train system in Catalonia.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A member of the Valencian Generalitat resigns after discovering that a public housing unit was awarded to his family in Alicante

A Valencian government official resigned after it was revealed that a public housing unit had been allocated to his family, despite his claims of no involvement.

Feb 5 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A senior official of the Generalitat resigns, third resignation due to the scandal of housing awards in Alicante

Miguel Ángel Sánchez, chief of staff to the Regional Minister of Industry and Tourism, resigned after it was revealed that the mother of his children owns an apartment in the controversial housing development, marking the third resignation related to the case.

Feb 5 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalans give Rodalies a score of 4.2 and hold the Generalitat responsible

A recent survey reveals that Catalans rated the Rodalies train service a disappointing 4.2 out of 10, attributing responsibility to the Generalitat government, with no support from PSC voters for this criticism.

Feb 5 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Generalitat executes 64% of the credit granted by the Government for the recovery of the dana and leaves 829 million unspent

The Valencian Government managed by Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca completed 64% of a €2.364 billion credit from the Spanish Government for recovery efforts, leaving €829 million unutilized.

Feb 4 • 21:48 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat investigates several beneficiaries of VPP homes in Alicante due to their declared income

The Generalitat of Valencia is investigating additional beneficiaries of VPP homes in Alicante for discrepancies in their declared income, with potential fraud being reported to the Prosecutor's Office by the regional councilor.

Feb 4 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The victims of the DANA demand compensation from the Generalitat and do not want to be compared to those of the Adamuz accident

Victims of the DANA disaster are urging the Generalitat Valenciana for compensation and objecting to comparisons with victims of the Adamuz accident, expressing outrage at the insensitivity of such comparisons.

Feb 4 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This is how Salvador Illa evolves: only a crutch, committed to rehabilitation and cheerful, but no date to return to Palau

Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, is recovering from a rare pubic infection that affected his mobility and strength in his legs, but he remains optimistic and engaged in rehabilitation.

Feb 4 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Illa could return sooner than expected, according to his medical team

Medical reports suggest that Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat, is recovering and may return to politics sooner than anticipated, despite ongoing challenges.

Feb 4 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

A senior official from Mazón consulted the Generalitat's legal counsel about confinement 27 minutes before the Es-Alert

A senior official from Mazón reportedly consulted the Generalitat's legal counsel regarding confinement just 27 minutes before the Es-Alert during the emergency response to the tragic events of October 29, 2024, which resulted in 230 fatalities.

Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Alicante City Council reports possible "irregularities" with protected housing to the Prosecutor's Office

The Alicante City Council has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office regarding potential irregularities in the management of protected housing, prompting the Generalitat to form a commission to review housing allocations.

Feb 3 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat reports to the Prosecutor's Office the official who falsified data for his wife to access public housing in Alicante

The Valencian Generalitat has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office against a senior official for falsifying data to enable his architect wife to meet the criteria for accessing public housing in Alicante.

Feb 3 • 12:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat opens a disciplinary file on an official who processed a visa for the VPP of Alicante while their spouse was a requester

The Valencian Generalitat has opened a disciplinary investigation into a civil servant for processing a visa for protected housing in Alicante, with their spouse listed as a requester, while the PSOE party has reported potential criminal offenses to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 3 • 03:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Health sanctions a mental health center in Barcelona for refusing to provide treatment in Catalan

The Generalitat's Department of Health has fined the Day Hospital CPB in Barcelona for forcing a patient recovering from a suicide crisis to accept treatment in Spanish instead of Catalan, despite her request.

Feb 2 • 19:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Mental health center sanctioned for refusing to treat patient in Catalan after a suicidal crisis

A mental health center in Barcelona has been fined by the Generalitat for refusing to provide treatment in Catalan to a patient following a suicidal crisis, as mandated by the regional language policies.

Feb 2 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat investigates an official who falsified data to allocate a protected apartment in Alicante to the municipal architect

The Valencian Generalitat is investigating an official for falsifying information to secure a protected housing allocation for his wife, a municipal architect in Alicante.

Feb 2 • 19:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Llorca condemns the PP councilor who insulted Sánchez at a rally in Teruel, but will not expel her from the party

Juanfran Pérez Llorca, the president of the Generalitat, condemned the actions of the Vallanca councilor Belén Navarro for insulting the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a rally in Teruel, but appreciated her immediate reaction and decided against expelling her from the party.

Feb 2 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

A 112 worker from Valencia denies the Generalitat about the DANA: "It is impossible that information did not reach the Cecopi"

A Valencia 112 emergency operator has contradicted the Generalitat's claims regarding a lack of information during a weather emergency, stating that it was "absolutely impossible" for no information to have reached the emergency operations center.

Feb 2 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat of Catalonia sees "no harm" to its interests in subsidies to Ximo Puig's brother

The Generalitat of Catalonia states that there is no harm to its interests regarding subsidies awarded to Ximo Puig's brother's audiovisual companies, as noted by the attorney in a submission to a court in Valencia.

Feb 2 • 12:51 UTC

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