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
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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
Torra sues Global Spain head for libel and obstruction of justice
President files lawsuit against foreign agency's Irene Lozano over report he claims violates jailed leaders' presumption of innocence
October 10, 2019 04:56 PM
Court partially suspends motion in favor of self-determination and rejecting monarchy
Spain's Constitutional Court warns of legal consequences if the Catalan parliament disobeys ruling
October 10, 2019 01:41 PM
Barcelona, Paris and LA mayors to present clean air plan at global cities summit
Ada Colau will be part of trio calling on cities to take action against air pollution at meeting of world mayors in Copenhagen
October 10, 2019 01:35 PM
Catalan activists demand release amid fears of pre-trial imprisonment extension
Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez make the umpteenth call for freedom with the independence trial verdict looming
October 9, 2019 01:31 PM
Government appoints new delegates despite Spain’s challenges
Catalonia will open new offices in Argentina, Mexico and Tunisia
October 8, 2019 04:27 PM
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