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
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
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
Torra urges Catalans, Basques and Galicians to 'join forces' for European election
Catalan president defends "democratic front" to protect "all freedoms," including right to self-determination
November 15, 2018 11:03 AM
Basque leader backs jailed Catalan leaders and self-determination
President of Catalonia Quim Torra demands “bilateral meeting” with Spanish executive
November 14, 2018 05:41 PM
EU greenlights foundation accounts despite criticism for awarding jailed leader
Unionist MEPs condemn prize to former Catalan speaker as "illegal," but European Parliament says European Free Alliance foundation complied with rules
November 14, 2018 01:04 PM
‘Face can be beaten depending on aggressiveness,’ Spanish police officer tells court about referendum
Human rights group believes “impunity starting to break” as law enforcement officials begin testifying before judge over 2017 independence vote
November 14, 2018 11:07 AM
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