'Francoism is very present' - Reactions to the dictator's exhumation
After more than 40 years, the remains of Spain's former dictators were exhumed from a Civil War memorial site
October 24, 2019 06:55 PM
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
President fires back at critics in parliament after week of turmoil
Quim Torra faces down opposition calls for him to resign, insisting on need for dialogue with Spanish president
October 23, 2019 06:59 PM
UN official expresses 'concern' about 'alleged attacks' on Puigdemont's lawyer
Special Rapporteur Diego García-Sayán dismisses money laundering allegations against former Catalan president's representative, Gonzalo Boye
October 22, 2019 07:32 PM
Unionists call for tough legal action against Catalan protesters
Heads of Cs and PP parties want authorities to pursue perpetrators of recent disturbances in the courts
October 22, 2019 05:56 PM
Catalan president: Spain must engage in 'unconditional dialogue and propose political solutions'
President Torra appeals to Spanish president's "statesmanship" but says he will always defend "right to self-determination"
October 22, 2019 02:33 PM
Solving Catalonia crisis 'needs time,' says Spanish government
Spanish interior minister Marlaska has urged Catalan president to ''expressively'' condemn violent protests
October 22, 2019 01:47 PM
Pro-independence parties call on parliament to 'reiterate' self-determination
Main groups in favor of Catalan republic present motion supporting suspended resolutions affirming right to decide and admonishing monarchy
October 22, 2019 12:51 PM
Spanish president rebuffs Torra's offer to talk during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez leaves Catalan capital after visiting police officers injured in recent disturbances without replying to president
October 21, 2019 06:11 PM
Support for Catalan leaders and protests from Slovenia and Hong Kong
Committee in central Europe condemns "violations of democratic rights in Europe," while Chinese region's pro-democracy movement plans rally
October 21, 2019 05:35 PM
Torra offers to meet with Sánchez during his visit to Barcelona
President calls on Spanish president to take advantage of his trip to talk, while mayor Colau urges both leaders to find a way to "deescalate the conflict"
October 21, 2019 12:46 PM
Catalan and Spanish governments exchange criticism following this week's turmoil
Barcelona denounces Madrid's "inaction" and calls for dialogue while Madrid counters that Catalan president must unequivocally condemn violence
October 20, 2019 03:37 PM
President calls on Spain for 'immediate meeting' to engage in dialogue
Madrid responds that Torra has to "categorically condemn violence" before talks
October 19, 2019 03:43 PM
Spanish court investigates Tsunami Democràtic for terrorism
Police shut down website of pro-independence group behind protest at Barcelona airport
October 18, 2019 05:19 PM
Unrest affecting Catalonia’s reputation abroad, says Madrid
Pedro Sánchez accuses Quim Torra of "underestimating" and "trivializing" the violence seen in Catalonia over the last few days
October 18, 2019 01:52 PM
Interior minister defends Catalan police amid resignation calls over extremist attacks
Miquel Buch under fire by pro-independence allies after officers failed to prevent violent clashes in Barcelona
October 18, 2019 12:34 PM
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