Catalonia not comparable to Hong Kong, says president
Torra links turmoil at Barcelona airport with prison sentences for pro-independence leaders
October 15, 2019 01:36 PM
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First jailed democratic government in EU, says VP
Pere Aragonès claims imprisonment of independence leaders and shooting of Lluís Companys in 1940 were both for "political reasons"
October 15, 2019 01:33 PM
Definitive electoral lists disregarding disqualified leaders published
Following the 2017 referendum verdict, independence leaders cannot run in the November 10 general election
October 15, 2019 12:04 PM
Trial of 2017 parliament bureau members set to start in late November
Five former officials and one former MP to face disobedience charges for their role in independence bid
October 15, 2019 11:07 AM
Parliament speakers past and present condemn leaders' convictions
Four Catalan chamber heads, spanning 1999 till today, describe jailing of Carme Forcadell as "attack on freedom of expression"
October 14, 2019 06:53 PM
EU advocate general to give opinion on Junqueras's immunity on Nov 12
Following Monday's hearing, European Court of Justice must now decide if jailed former vice president enjoys parliamentary immunity as elected MEP
October 14, 2019 06:02 PM
Convictions condemn 'more than two million people,' says Puigdemont
From Belgium, former president describes prison sentences for pro-independence colleagues "unfair" and "inhumane," and calls for protests
October 14, 2019 05:07 PM
Spain issues new extradition order for Puigdemont after verdict
Supreme Court releases European Arrest Warrant for Catalan ex-president as pro-independence leaders get prison sentences for sedition
October 14, 2019 03:25 PM
'Atrocity' and 'inhumane,' pro-referendum camp rejects verdict on Catalan leaders
Parties and organizations in favor of splitting from Spain call for people to respond "in the streets and at the ballot box"
October 14, 2019 02:10 PM
'Dreadful outcome': international response to convictions of 2017 referendum leaders
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among the first public figures abroad to react to the sentencing of Catalan leaders
October 14, 2019 12:37 PM
Catalan trial verdict out - live updates
Follow the latest developments after the conviction of 9 pro-independence leaders for sedition
October 14, 2019 12:30 PM
Brazilian journalist Taíza Brito says guilty verdict in Catalan trial would be 'institutional violence'
Author of new book on 2017 referendum believes Supreme Court decision on Catalan leaders could be "turning point" in attracting international attention
October 12, 2019 05:39 PM
Spanish government takes 'civil disobedience' motion to court
Madrid asks judiciary also to suspend resolution on self-determination and to warn Catalan cabinet of possible criminal charges
October 11, 2019 02:54 PM
Hundreds in Barcelona protest Turkey offensive against Syrian Kurds
Some 400 people demonstrate in Catalan capital against military operation aimed to create "safe zone" in northern Syria
October 11, 2019 01:48 PM
Mass protests, parliament response: what to expect after the verdict
Supreme Court decision on 2017 Catalan independence referendum leaders set to be announced on Monday, October 14
October 11, 2019 10:34 AM
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