Guide to fourth independence referendum anniversary protests
Grassroots activist groups to hold demonstrations and marches over entire weekend to mark events of October 1, 2017
September 30, 2021 11:17 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Opposition blasts government infighting and threatens legal action if independence push resumes
Socialists and anti-austerity Comuns say cabinet is 'weak' while CUP demands referendum and right-wing unionists call to avoid repeating 2017 events
September 29, 2021 02:55 PM
Spain approves 5-year airport plan that excludes Barcelona-El Prat expansion
Environmentalists and hesitation within Catalan government due to effects on nature reserve thwart €1.7bn investment
September 28, 2021 06:01 PM
'Repression must end' for talks to succeed, says Catalan president to Spain in general policy debate
Free nursery school, renewable energy law, €3.5bn extra in 2022 budget, among new measures announced by Pere Aragonès in parliament
September 28, 2021 05:41 PM
Puigdemont back in Brussels – will his arrest damage Catalonia-Spain talks?
Former leader has resumed his agenda as MEP pending a hearing in Sardinia on October 4
September 27, 2021 06:44 PM
Puigdemont says his arrest gives international coverage to the independence movement
Former Catalan president confirms he will appear in person before Sassari Court of Appeals on October 4
September 25, 2021 08:39 PM
Protests, condemnation, headlines: how the world reacted to Puigdemont’s arrest
Demonstrations were seen in Ireland, Belgium, and France, while some MEPs denounced the detention of the former Catalan president
September 25, 2021 03:26 PM
Puigdemont attends cultural event in Alghero following his release
Former Catalan president asserts he is 'right' to demand ECJ protect his rights and condemns 'persecution' against him
September 25, 2021 12:39 PM
Puigdemont released from custody with court hearing on extradition case set for October 4
Former Catalan president will be free to travel around the European Union ahead of his court date
September 24, 2021 07:12 PM
Pro-independence supporters protest against Carles Puigdemont’s arrest
Several hundred gathered near the Italian consulate in Barcelona on Friday morning, while a major demonstration is planned for Sunday
September 24, 2021 01:52 PM
Former Catalan president Puigdemont held in police custody in Sardinia
Leader to appear before judge on Friday at 2 pm as confusion on whether arrest warrant on him is at the moment active continues
September 24, 2021 01:08 PM
Catalan government: Puigdemont's arrest 'irregular' and evidence of Spain's 'repression'
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez says it is "obvious" the former Catalan leader must face justice, while reaffirming that dialogue is "more important than ever"
September 24, 2021 02:06 AM
Why Puigdemont has been arrested and why previous attempts to extradite him failed
Belgian and German courts have never accepted handing former president in to Spain
September 24, 2021 02:03 AM
Primary health care, public energy company, public transport discounts for under 30s: Government plan out
5,000 more social flats a year, independence talks with Spain and promoting Catalan language among priorities for current term
September 21, 2021 04:47 PM
Talks with Spain aggravate cracks between Catalonia’s ruling parties
Bid to solve independence dispute through dialogue seen as a "step backward"
September 16, 2021 01:50 PM
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