War of words as detained Catalan activists prepare for court
Arrests questioned as pro-independence group members due to answer terrorism charges on Thursday
September 25, 2019 04:00 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Outrage in pro-referendum camp following arrest of nine activists for ‘terrorism’
Far-left CUP and CDR group urge citizens to take to streets, while ERC and JxCAT urge Spain’s government to give explanation
September 23, 2019 03:59 PM
Unionists claim pro-independence camp has ‘violent agenda’
Socialists urge “responsibility” to government, while Ciutadans suggest president promotes non-peaceful actions
September 23, 2019 03:50 PM
9 pro-independence activists arrested and accused of planning violent actions
Several raids also underway in Barcelona metro area
September 23, 2019 02:37 PM
Dialogue still the way forward, say Catalan public in survey
La Vanguardia survey reveals that 82% of Catalonia citizens back negotiations despite previous failings
September 23, 2019 02:34 PM
Cs spokesperson warns President Torra he’s doing ‘the same thing’ as those in jail
Carrizosa criticizes the Catalan president for not removing the banner in support of jailed leaders from govt HQ
September 22, 2019 01:44 PM
Torra calls for a defense of freedom and civil disobedience ‘when necessary’
The Catalan president spoke at the opening of an exhibition of the works of former exiled artist Joan Jordà
September 22, 2019 01:19 PM
Mercosur parliament president views the ‘violation’ of ‘fundamental rights’ in Catalonia with ‘much concern’
The head of the South American trade bloc chamber emphasized that “political differences” must be resolved democratically
September 22, 2019 11:44 AM
Court orders provisional removal of banner backing jailed leaders
Torra faces November trial for refusing to take down signs asking for imprisoned officials’ freedom
September 20, 2019 02:01 PM
Two years since pre-referendum mass rallies that led to imprisonment of leaders
Upcoming verdict on jailed activists will rule whether demonstrations were an “uprising,” as prosecutors claimed during trial
September 20, 2019 12:39 PM
President's trial delayed until November 18
Court says it needs more time to decide on recusal requests made by Quim Torra
September 20, 2019 09:47 AM
Jailed leaders expected not to be able to run in Spanish election
Five imprisoned politicians became MPs and senators after April 28 poll, but were later suspended
September 19, 2019 11:24 AM
Spain is trapped in political instability. To understand why, look at Catalonia
Spain heads to polls with Catalan independence still one of the most divisive issues among parties in Madrid
September 18, 2019 02:25 PM
What chances of an amnesty for Catalonia's jailed leaders?
With Supreme Court verdict for pro-independence politicians and activists on the horizon, parties explore a way out of the political crisis
September 18, 2019 01:10 PM
Spain’s acting president insists on possibility of suspending Catalonia’s self-rule
Spaniards called to vote in a fourth election in as many years, for which parties blame each other
September 18, 2019 11:50 AM
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