Brussels 09.02.2021 To relaunch and strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union and its Southern Neighbourhood partners, the European Commission and the High Representative today adopted a joint communication proposing an ambitious and innovative new Agenda for the Mediterranean. Southern Neighbourhood: HR/VP @JosepBorrellF & @eu_near today adopted a joint communication proposing an ambitious and…
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Mediterranean “least integrated”
Brussels 29.11.2020 The year 2020 marks the 25th Anniversary of the launch of the Barcelona Process. The EU diplomacy took a stock of what has been achieved during a quarter of a century of dialogue and cooperation as well as to reflect on the future of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. (Image: Barcelona) The 5th UfM Regional…
COVID19: Europe gradually lifts restrictions
A number of European countries are further lifting their restrictions on May 25, Monday: #Venice and #Mestre are deserted, hotels are in trouble: 10% have already been put on the market. The other hotels are waiting for the resumption of low-cost flights, but some might not reopen,"––Enrico Tantucci https://t.co/vIyO7fjPwV pic.twitter.com/o5Wpj2wFEd — JoAnn Locktov (@jolocktov) May…
Spain horsemeat sham
The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), supported by Europol, has dismantled an organised crime group selling horsemeat which was deemed unsuitable for human consumption. The criminal organisation – active in the province of Barcelona – falsified documents to support their illegal activities. Law enforcement also carried out searches in various horse stables in Catalonia. Straight…
Catalans call for flexible political maneuver
Four Catalan leaders on trial in Madrid over a 2017 referendum their said the independence parties should be more flexible about entering negotiations on forming the next Spanish government after a April 28 national election. Jailed Catalan leaders ease position on post-election coalition talks https://t.co/KsZKH7H9Jf pic.twitter.com/15pnEJMxrN — Reuters (@Reuters) April 13, 2019 The Catalan leaders’…
Tajani bans Catalan event in Europarliament
The European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has canceled a conference (18.02.2019) with participation of the Catalan president, Quim Torra, and his predecessor Carles Puigdemont, citing “security threats.” The conference was due to take place in in Brussels on February 18, but the parliament decided to cancel it saying there was a “high risk” that the event…
Catalonia protests amid Sanchez visit
Catalan politicians sentenced over organising independence referendum called on for peaceful protests ahead of a first visit of the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Widespread protests planned by pro-independence supporters will raise the stakes and provide the backdrop to the meetings ➡️https://t.co/3VzZr91AqH. — Catalan News (@catalannews) December 20, 2018 Prime Minister has planned to chair the weekly…
Clashes in Barcelona ahead of referendum anniversary
Six people arrested, and 24 injured during protests in Barcelona degrading in clashes between police and demonstrators ahead of the anniversary of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Police have attempted to prevent protesters who gathered in downtown Barcelona to confront another march in support of Spanish police. Barcelona’s mayor Ada Colau asked to “avoid confrontation” between…
Barcelona bans horse carriages
Barcelona has banned horse carriages from June 2018, with the only exception for days of traditional celebration like Los Tres Toms and the Feast of Sant Medir. The ban has been celebrated by animal protection groups, and all those who felt compassionate to horses, suffering from cruelty. Catalonia demonstrates firm determination to imply at most progressive…
Barcelona irresistible golden sand beaches
Even without its beaches, Barcelona would be one of Europe’s coolest destinations thanks to its groundbreaking food scene, unique architecture and legendary nightlife. But the cherry on the sundae is the three-mile strip of nearly continuous golden sand, which is so wired into its heart that it’s like the entire city’s backyard, CNN Travel suggests….
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