Catalan news today

Here are some of the latest news from Catalonia, Spain:

Politics

• The Spanish government has announced that it will not allow Catalonia to hold a new independence referendum, despite the region's president, Pere Aragonès, saying that it is a "legitimate right" of the Catalan people. (El País)
• The Catalan government has approved a new law that aims to strengthen the region's autonomy and self-governance, despite opposition from the Spanish government. (La Vanguardia)

Economy

• Catalonia's economy has grown by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a strong performance in the services sector. (El Periódico)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the region's infrastructure, including roads, public transportation, and energy projects. (El Mundo)

Society

• A new study has found that Catalonia has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Spain, with over 90% of the population fully vaccinated. (El País)
• The Catalan government has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Catalan language and culture, including a new language course for immigrants. (La Vanguardia)

Sports

• FC Barcelona has announced that it will play its next home game against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium, despite concerns about the safety of the match due to the ongoing conflict between the two teams. (AS)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €10 million in the region's sports infrastructure, including the construction of new sports facilities and the renovation of existing ones. (El Mundo)

Other news

• A strong storm has hit Catalonia, causing widespread damage and power outages in several parts of the region. (El Periódico)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage in the region to €1,200 per month, in line with the rest of Spain. (La Vanguardia)