Torra challenges order to remove yellow ribbons, but most ministers comply
Deadline for taking down symbols deemed partisan from government buildings expired on Friday at 3 pm
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Trial of parliament bureau members postponed
High Court to find a new date for politicians charged for their role in the independence bid
Puigdemont’s party proposes jailed leaders running in the Spanish election
Junts per Catalunya wants to put forward Quim Forn and Jordi Sànchez as candidates
Jailed activist leader addresses Dublin meeting of human rights defenders
In a letter from prison, Jordi Cuixart accuses Spanish authorities of using judiciary and criminal law to "undermine basic human rights"
Lawyers and victims of 2017 referendum launch suit accusing former Spanish officials of crimes against humanity
Charges brought against interior ministry and police heads at the time alleges operation to halt independence vote was “systematic and planned attack”
Man who lost an eye on referendum day to run as Senate candidate for Puigdemont’s party
Roger Español replaces former minister Lluís Puig in Junts per Catalunya ticket for the Spanish general election
Constitutional Court overturns parliament committee to investigate monarchy
Spanish high court rules that Catalan chamber does not have the powers to assess matters relating to the crown
French senators call for EU mediation between Catalonia and Spain
From Paris, foreign minister calls on acting Spanish president to "immediately initiate a dialogue" to find solution to Catalan crisis
President warned of ‘criminal charges’ over pro-independence signs
Electoral authority orders Quim Torra to remove flags and symbols in favor of jailed leaders by 3pm Friday
EU justice commissioner candidate pledges to ‘improve’ European arrest warrant system
Didier Reynders pledges to “respect Spain’s constitutional framework” amid Catalan crisis
Civil group condemns 'violations of human rights' before Council of Europe
Òmnium Cultural representative tells Strasbourg committee that 80% of Catalan society favor "political solution" over "repression"
President to face motion of no confidence on October 7
Ciutadans will present their leader Lorena Roldán as replacement, but move is set to fail
Spain could suspend Catalonia’s self-rule ‘without a problem’ despite having an acting government
President Sánchez hints at applying Article 155 as exiled independence leader Puigdemont accuses him of electoralism
Government commits to ‘moving forward’ towards Catalan republic
Cabinet, Barcelona mayor, and pro-independence movement among those praising referendum on second anniversary
No chance to extradite Puigdemont in event of 'fabricated' terrorism case, says lawyer
Bekaert predicts Belgium will put considering a potential third European arrest warrant "on hold" until EU court rules on his immunity
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