Tensions as students try to disrupt unionist event attended by PP officials
People’s Party candidate takes on protesters: “posh, totalitarian, reactionary, subsidised, spoilt kids”
April 11, 2019 06:41 PM
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Spain 'challenging fundamental rights,' says foreign minister in EU regions meeting
Alfred Bosch asks how Brussels can be "so strict with those applying to enter the Union, and not so strict with member states"
April 11, 2019 02:34 PM
Belgium's secret service froze relations with Spain in 2018 over Puigdemont tracking scandal
Belgian intelligence warned Spanish counterparts that operating in the country without authorization could "seriously damage" relationship
April 11, 2019 12:32 PM
'Pro-referendum platform calls on parties to support 'political solution' to Catalan conflict
Som el 80% pressure group urges candidates to include release of "political prisoners" and rejection of "repression" in their electoral programs
April 10, 2019 06:19 PM
Trackers placed in Puigdemont's cars during meetings in Brussels hotel
"Sophisticated" devices were prepared by experts in town close to former president's Waterloo residence, say investigation sources
April 10, 2019 01:00 PM
Referendum indictments another 'infringement of civil rights,' says Torra
President condemns decision to prosecute 30 individuals over 2017 independence vote, while unionist opposition calls his show of support "shameful"
April 9, 2019 07:54 PM
Prosecutor allegedly linked to Puigdemont espionage denies involvement
Government says issue is evidence of "failure" of Spain's rule of law, while opposition head party doubts judiciary is taking any action 'outside normal'
April 9, 2019 04:11 PM
Spanish president 'offended' at Pep Guardiola calling Spain 'authoritarian'
Pedro Sánchez states "none" of the Manchester City coach remarks are true
April 9, 2019 02:37 PM
Spanish prosecutor may be linked to Puigdemont espionage – Belgian investigation
Official was in a Brussels hotel considered key in investigation into tracking devices placed in the Catalan leader cars
April 9, 2019 11:22 AM
30 people indicted over referendum logistics case
17 high-ranking officials and other individuals charged with misuse of public funds as prosecution over 2017 vote preparations goes ahead
April 9, 2019 11:15 AM
Cs party wants obligatory school subject on 'Spanish Constitution'
Unionist party head says anyone "bothered" by the idea "has a problem with democracy"
April 8, 2019 05:15 PM
Exiled former ministers Comín and Ponsatí join Puigdemont in European election
Former president will head candidacy and has pledged to return to Catalonia if he wins a seat
April 8, 2019 01:17 PM
Sinn Féin leader: 'Europe should engage with Catalonia's self-determination'
Mary Lou McDonald says Spanish government should accept the "movement for freedom" and dialogue not only about "the status quo"
April 7, 2019 11:57 AM
Poll: Pro-independence ERC Catalan frontrunner ahead of Spanish election campaign
Survey shows 75% of support for a republic and 78% back a referendum; 48.4% would vote for Yes to independence, while 44.1% for No
April 5, 2019 12:47 PM
An election debate in prison? It's up to the Supreme Court
Pro-independence candidate demands taking part in Spanish general election campaign despite pre-trial imprisonment
April 5, 2019 12:31 PM
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