Puigdemont and Ai Weiwei condemn EU's 'double standards' on Catalonia
In a debate in Brussels, former president calls Spain's attitude "authoritarian," while Chinese dissident calls for human rights to be "defended"
November 21, 2018 05:47 PM
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Row in Spain’s Congress over ‘fascism’ accusations
Catalan MP expelled from chamber after confrontation with Spanish foreign minister
November 21, 2018 11:41 AM
Òmnium hands out 100,000 copies of newspaper claiming Franco's legacy lives on
On 43rd anniversary of dictator's death, cultural organization's jailed head accuses Spain of wanting "democracy to rot in prison"
November 20, 2018 05:13 PM
‘The UK will split apart before Spain,’ says Spanish foreign minister
Josep Borrell tells ‘Politico’ risks to its unity are “a clear sign of the UK's weaknesses”
November 20, 2018 12:09 PM
Six government offices to open abroad as foreign minister bows out
As Ernest Maragall hands over to Alfred Bosch, his department will launch plan to recover Catalonia's lost influence in EU
November 20, 2018 11:47 AM
Spain’s judiciary would-be head backs out after leaked chats show political meddling
Manuel Marchena defends his independence as a judge
November 20, 2018 09:22 AM
A super election in May? Spain’s government doesn’t rule it out
Government could call fresh polls coinciding with European, regional, and local elections
November 19, 2018 03:34 PM
Court closes case against former Catalan minister for transferring assets to wife
Lawsuit by Spanish prosecutor against Jordi Turull and Blanca Bragulat dismissed for lack of “sufficient proof”
November 19, 2018 02:27 PM
Barcelona to withdraw dictator Franco’s medal
City council will revoke honor marking fascist victory in Spanish Civil War
November 18, 2018 01:59 PM
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus calls for ‘peaceful solution’ in Catalonia
Bangladeshi entrepreneur meets with president Quim Torra at government headquarters
November 17, 2018 02:00 PM
Catalan parties agree to further meetings despite discrepancies
Summit boycotted by most belligerent unionist and pro-independence parties
November 16, 2018 07:12 PM
Puigdemont and Ai Weiwei to give joint talk in Brussels
Former Catalan president and dissident Chinese artist will speak about "democratic values and political imprisonment" on November 21
November 16, 2018 05:56 PM
Pep Guardiola meets Catalan leaders in prison
Jailed activist publicly thanks Manchester City boss for his visit, where he also met former vice president and ministers
November 16, 2018 11:30 AM
US congressman shows ‘interest and concern’ for Catalonia in meeting with minister
Catalan foreign ministry head reopens government office in Washington DC
November 16, 2018 11:10 AM
Calls for all parties to join summit unsuccessful
Ciutadans, not attending meeting, files lawsuit against pro-independence activists who threw paint to judge's home
November 15, 2018 08:02 PM
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