Jailed pro-independence leaders appeal suspensions as MPs
Defense of former ministers argues Supreme Court decision to suspend politicians accused of rebellion is "erroneous" and infringes their political rights
September 19, 2018 06:25 PM
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Puigdemont ‘convinced’ parliament will not accept his suspension as MP
Pro-independence parties at odds over how to implement orders from the Spanish judiciary
September 19, 2018 02:24 PM
Pro-independence party warns Spanish president: to pass budget, drop rebellion charges
ERC MP Joan Tardà urges Pedro Sánchez to intervene in favor of jailed Catalan leaders
September 19, 2018 12:52 PM
Independence trial will not be 'fair' says wife of jailed leader
Pre-trial detention "plan to criminalize demonstrations" says Txell Bonet, partner of Jordi Cuixart, in interview with Catalan News Agency
September 18, 2018 08:07 PM
UK Parliament MPs visit Catalan political leaders in prison
"We had a referendum in Scotland four years ago and I was doing what they were doing," SNP representative says
September 18, 2018 05:15 PM
Spanish minister blasts Belgian judiciary over extradition cases
"Pro-independence propaganda" has "seriously damaged Spain's international image," says Josep Borrell in Madrid
September 18, 2018 02:34 PM
Daughter of jailed Catalan leader condemns 'political persecution' at UN
Former interior minister's daughter, Anna Forn, calls on Spanish government to adopt "alternative, more humanitarian measures"
September 18, 2018 11:39 AM
Spanish government under fire over arms exports to Saudi Arabia
Madrid reverses decision to cancel sale of 400 laser-guided bombs arguing it had to "honor a contract"
September 17, 2018 06:01 PM
Spanish government aims to reform Constitution to 'end immunity'
Pro-independence parties criticize Sánchez for not using opportunity to modify the Carta Magna to include right to self-determination
September 17, 2018 05:54 PM
Biggest fair on natural gas in the world kicks off in Barcelona
No Catalan minister attends inauguration of Gastech due to presence of King of Spain
September 17, 2018 02:19 PM
Rapper case shows justice only found 'outside of Spain', says Torra
Pro-independence and left-wing politicians celebrate Belgian decision not to extradite Valtònyc while PP MEP defines Belgium as "sanctuary for Spanish fugitives"
September 17, 2018 12:57 PM
Belgium rejects extradition for rapper Valtònyc arguing freedom of speech
Prosecutor appeals against the decision of a court in Ghent
September 17, 2018 10:09 AM
'No way out' if Madrid denies agreed referendum, says jailed former VP
Both former government number 2 Junqueras and fellow incarcerated former minister skeptical on validity of upcoming trial
September 16, 2018 01:23 PM
“You are jailed for your ideas,” says Socialist MEP in letter to incarcerated official
Ana Gomes claims "liberation" of jailed leaders should be a "priority"
September 16, 2018 12:19 PM
Health department intends to ban smoking in private vehicles
Decreasing tobacco consumption and road accidents among reasons for new legislation
September 16, 2018 11:09 AM
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