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
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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
Catalan president instructed to take down signs deemed partisan
September 26, 2019 03:41 PM
Opposition questions government’s priorities
Parties critical of executive and put focus on social policies ahead of 2020 budget talks
September 26, 2019 12:16 PM
Supporters gather as detained pro-independence activists appear in Madrid high court
Seven members of independence pressure group give evidence in Spain's National Court charged with terrorism offenses
September 26, 2019 11:42 AM
Foreign action plan won’t be changed, says minister despite Spain demands
Cabinet member Bosch claims his department plans for 2019-2022 are "absolutely legal, legitimate and necessary"
September 26, 2019 10:32 AM
‘What do you fear?’: President demands agreed referendum in key parliament speech
Quim Torra accuses Spanish authorities of “violating presumption of innocence”
September 25, 2019 07:02 PM
Unionist Ciutadans accuses president of 'whitewashing' terrorism
Party leader Lorena Roldán shows picture of 1991 ETA terror attack, which president calls "huge irresponsibility"
September 25, 2019 06:34 PM
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
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
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