65,000 defend Spain's unity in Barcelona
Protesters refuse dialogue with the Catalan executive on independence, some demanding prison sentences for "rebellion and sedition" against indy leaders
October 12, 2017 02:07 PM
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Protesters refuse dialogue with the Catalan executive on independence, some demanding prison sentences for "rebellion and sedition" against indy leaders
October 12, 2017 02:07 PM
Puigdemont given five days to confirm if he declared independence and three to rectify
October 12, 2017 01:00 PM
Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions”
October 11, 2017 07:12 PM
Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament
October 11, 2017 02:46 PM
News outlets say that it is up to the Spanish government to take the next step
October 11, 2017 01:55 PM
Spanish president asks Puigdemont to clarify if he declared the independence
October 11, 2017 01:42 PM
While President talked about “weeks”, far-left pro-independence CUP suggests one month as deadline
October 11, 2017 12:53 PM
The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation
October 10, 2017 11:39 PM
The leader in Catalonia of the Spanish ruling party said that "there won't be an independent republic of Catalonia"
October 10, 2017 11:12 PM
Mariano Rajoy will discuss his next steps with the leaders of other Spanish political parties to find "maximum consensus"
October 10, 2017 11:00 PM
Carles Puigdemont addresses Catalan Parliament but proposes putting off declaring secession to find negotiated solution
October 10, 2017 08:11 PM
Pro-independence supporters await Catalan president's key speech amidst uncertainties of whether he will declare independence or not
October 10, 2017 06:50 PM
European Council president says that he “understands and feels the arguments and emotions of both sides”
October 10, 2017 05:59 PM
Declaring secession a “huge mistake” say European Greens, while EPP finance ministers express support for Spanish government
October 10, 2017 05:51 PM
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
October 10, 2017 02:19 PM
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