Spain's Supreme Court again rejects releasing 9 pro-independence leaders in pre-trial jail
Judges argue "relatives' suffering" cannot be reason to offer bail, as 11-month mark in prison is reached for some
October 3, 2018 01:01 PM
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Arrimadas says Torra will be ‘responsible’ for reaction to trial against pro-independence leaders
Opposition leader accuses Catalan president of galvanizing "violent cells"
October 3, 2018 11:35 AM
Puigdemont: 'Spain's unity isn't a religious principle'
The Catalan leader denies pro-independence camp is motivated by "rage" in a speech in Amsterdam
October 3, 2018 11:20 AM
Spanish government warns Torra it 'does not accept ultimatums'
The spokesperson for Sánchez's executive Isabel Celaá stated as such following a deadline set by Catalan president for independence referendum
October 2, 2018 08:44 PM
Torra says there must be “no repeat” of protest outside Parliament
Home affairs minister, Miquel Buch, to give explanations in chamber
October 2, 2018 06:36 PM
Torra sets November deadline for Spanish president to agree on referendum
"Indepedence movement does not guarantee Sánchez any stability in Congress" if right to self-determination request is ignored, says Catalan head of government
October 2, 2018 05:28 PM
Opposition party calls on Catalan president to step down
PP party head in Catalonia accuses Quim Torra of inciting radical protesters, while Cs party presents motion to reimpose direct rule
October 2, 2018 05:03 PM
Parliament votes to substitute MPs but rejects their suspension
Puigdemont and other politicians accused of rebellion to be substituted by party colleagues
October 2, 2018 01:50 PM
Catalan MEPs demand release of 'political prisoners' in letter to colleagues
Pro-independence representatives urge Madrid to "allow the return of exiled politicians and to start a negotiation" with the Catalan government
October 2, 2018 01:29 PM
Catalan parliament to reject suspension of pro-independence MPs
Puigdemont and other politicians accused of rebellion will be substituted by party colleagues
October 2, 2018 12:57 PM
PP and Cs urge Sánchez to suspend Catalonia's self-rule again
Opposition parties in Spain accuse Catalan president of leading "separatist cells" and promoting "violence"
October 1, 2018 06:21 PM
Catalan government delegate asks EU for 'collaboration'
Meritxell Serret asks institutions in Brussels to help find a "democratic way out of the Catalan conflict"
October 1, 2018 06:17 PM
Opposition slams 'intolerable' referendum protests
Ciutadans party head accuses president Torra of encouraging acts of civil disobedience, but Barcelona mayor said last October's "repression" is "unacceptable"
October 1, 2018 01:21 PM
'The people who hit us will have to lower their eyes,' says Puigdemont
The Catalan president during the referendum one year ago calls for "a free republic without fear"
October 1, 2018 01:04 PM
Spanish government says referendum anniversary 'nothing to celebrate'
Spokeswoman Isabel Celaá says October 1 is a "sad" day and vote exposed "rift" in Catalan society
October 1, 2018 11:42 AM
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