One year on, Catalan politicians still in prison as trial nears
Former vice president Oriol Junqueras and interior minister Joaquim Forn entered jail a year ago today
November 2, 2018 11:06 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spain’s solicitor general will request sedition and misuse of funds sentences for leaders
Authority representing Spanish government in trial against pro-independence officials rules out rebellion
November 1, 2018 09:39 PM
Thousands gather outside prison to demand freedom for jailed leaders
Event marks a year since two officials were put behind bars ahead of proposed sentences by prosecutor
November 1, 2018 05:53 PM
Unionist Cs files lawsuit for alleged hiring of US lobby to get supports for independence
Senior party MP believes this is evidence of rebellion and misuse of funds crimes
October 31, 2018 04:30 PM
Exiled rapper appeals to Strasbourg court over freedom of expression case
Valtònyc argues Spain violated his rights by condemning him to three and a half years in jail over song lyrics
October 31, 2018 02:43 PM
Spanish president evades rejecting pardon for jailed leaders
Ciutadans head says meeting between Spanish left-wing leader and Catalan incarcerated politician was regards “privileges and impunity” and not on budget
October 31, 2018 12:55 PM
Council for the Republic presented as ‘lever’ towards independence
Catalan president Quim Torra, predecessor Carles Puigdemont and other exiles join event
October 30, 2018 09:11 PM
Left-wing party appoints new spokeswoman after internal rift
Catalunya en Comú-Podem chooses Susanna Segovia as Elisenda Alamany’s substitute
October 30, 2018 04:30 PM
Spanish president to speak in Congress on Catalonia
This is due to successful pro-independence proposal requesting Pedro Sánchez to talk to chamber
October 30, 2018 02:19 PM
Council for the Republic 'against' Catalan interests, says unionist group
Pro-independence civic organizations welcome new council led by Puigdemont and call for it to contribute making cause international
October 30, 2018 01:32 PM
Days and places that shaped exile of Catalan leaders, one year on
Carles Puigdemont and other former officials are free to spread their message in Europe after two failed Spanish extradition requests and 12 days in prison
October 30, 2018 11:46 AM
Catalan delegation in Rome reopened
Foreign action Minister pledges “more ambition” following office being closed due to Spain’s direct rule
October 29, 2018 09:26 PM
Joint pro-independence ticket for European election under discussion
Socialists criticize Puigdemont’s efforts to bring together pro-independence movement in platform
October 29, 2018 08:24 PM
Valls says Barcelona mayor 'represents narcoflats'
Mayoral candidate accuses Ada Colau of "degrading" Catalan capital
October 29, 2018 05:34 PM
Spanish prosecutor to propose sentences for jailed leaders
How many years in prison will be requested and whether rebellion charges are maintained, among top questions to be answered, most likely on November 2
October 29, 2018 03:28 PM
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