Spanish government withdraws diplomatic status to Flanders delegate in Spain
Foreign ministry in Madrid argues criticism by Flemish parliament speaker over Catalan “political prisoners” is “unacceptable”
October 16, 2018 09:49 PM
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Foreign ministry in Madrid argues criticism by Flemish parliament speaker over Catalan “political prisoners” is “unacceptable”
October 16, 2018 09:49 PM
The demonstrations were called exactly one year after activists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez were sent to pre-trial prison
October 16, 2018 09:27 PM
On the anniversary of their imprisonment, opposition insists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez do not deserve "special treatment"
October 16, 2018 05:29 PM
Madrid to take parliament motion urging abolishing of monarchy to court
October 16, 2018 04:54 PM
Catalan Parliament passed resolution demanding abolition of monarchy
October 16, 2018 12:54 PM
Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart were the first of nine Catalan leaders to be sent to prison by Spanish courts
October 16, 2018 12:29 PM
“EU cannot look the other way,” says Slovenian former foreign minister
October 16, 2018 12:20 PM
Catalonia denounced "digital repression" after more than a hundred sites were closed down to halt preparations for the independence vote
October 16, 2018 11:42 AM
“Trial will act as an international loudspeaker making Spain look in the mirror in Europe,” claims Jordi Cuixart from his cell
October 16, 2018 11:24 AM
Minister rejects changing measure and contradicts colleague’s previous announcement made to foster “stability and trust”
October 15, 2018 02:59 PM
NGO says pre-trial imprisonment of Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart is "disproportionate" and restricts their rights to free speech and peaceful assembly
October 15, 2018 12:28 PM
Representatives lay flowers at the grave of Lluís Companys on Montjuïc, where the Catalan leader was executed by firing squad 78 years ago
October 15, 2018 11:28 AM
Pablo Casado wants to impose direct rule in Catalonia again to control "schools, police, public media and prisons"
October 14, 2018 04:49 PM
Sources in the judiciary suggest prosecutor will ask for the minimum sentence of 15 years, while other reports put prison time at between 25 and 30 years
October 13, 2018 06:50 PM
President Quim Torra or speaker Roger Torrent ascend mountains with citizens
October 13, 2018 03:02 PM
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