Montserrat shines with 131 peaktop lights for referendum anniversary
Catalonia's iconic mountain illuminated with points of light symbolizing country's presidents as second commemoration of independence vote begins
September 30, 2019 07:59 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Unionist Ciutadans to file motion of no confidence against president
Move unlikely to succeed as only People’s Party is open to backing them
September 30, 2019 06:05 PM
Two years since the Catalan referendum: a contested story with its verdict looming
Role of voters, leaders, police, public money and ballot boxes that day will be weighed by judges shortly, as October 1, 2017 still shapes politics in the country
September 30, 2019 05:38 PM
Puigdemont claims terrorism allegations aim to persuade Belgium to extradite him
September 30, 2019 12:28 PM
President Torra on terrorism accusations: 'We can't condemn what doesn't exist'
September 29, 2019 04:03 PM
Pro-independence CUP party to run in the Spanish general election
September 28, 2019 02:04 PM
Jailed former VP asks European Parliament to let him take up seat
September 28, 2019 11:25 AM
Activists’ jailing ‘baseless,’ says defense
Spanish government calls on Catalan president to condemn “potential violence”
September 27, 2019 05:38 PM
Fridays for Future week of climate action culminates in protests
September 27, 2019 05:09 PM
Banner in favor of jailed leaders finally removed following court order
President Torra had banner removed but only after deadline and court order that police remove it “immediately”
September 27, 2019 04:25 PM
Spain’s government to challenge motions on self-determination, amnesty and police
“They are an attack on coexistence among Catalans,” says Madrid cabinet spokesperson
September 27, 2019 01:29 PM
2017 parliament bureau members to face trial between November 19 and 22
6 former MPs face disobedience charges, which do not carry prison sentences, while former chamber president faces 17-year sentence
September 27, 2019 01:01 PM
Parliamentary majority ‘denounces criminalization of independence camp’
Lawmakers “reject violence” and accuse Spain’s judiciary and police of “violating fundamental rights”
September 26, 2019 10:54 PM
Amnesty and self-determination, parliamentary response to upcoming jailed leaders’ verdict
Chamber requests that Spanish police in charge of Monday’s arrests be removed from Catalonia
September 26, 2019 06:32 PM
Court rejects Torra’s appeal against order to remove yellow ribbon from government HQ
September 26, 2019 03:41 PM
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