Catalonia – Spain presidents clash over independence roadmap
Quim Torra says he has a commitment to "obey the Catalan people," while Spanish counterpart hints at more direct rule if law is broken
August 31, 2018 11:43 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spanish government allocates €545,000 for defence of judge in Belgium
Pablo Llarena being sued in case put forward by exiled Catalan pro-independence leaders
August 30, 2018 07:54 PM
Activists replace removed yellow ribbons in Girona area
Unionist Ciutadans takes such signs to ombudsman while Catalan vice president calls on the party to stop "confrontation strategy"
August 30, 2018 02:47 PM
Catalan officials condemn attack on cameraman in protest
Unionist Ciutadans, hosting the rally, claim assailant was not part of organization
August 30, 2018 11:05 AM
Protesters attack journalist at demonstration against yellow ribbons
Participants attacked TeleMadrid cameraman thinking it to be the Catalan public broadcaster in a tense gathering
August 29, 2018 08:44 PM
Puigdemont calls for calm in rift over yellow symbols
Former president warns about “escalating” conflict as unionist party heads remove ribbons supporting jailed and exiled leaders
August 29, 2018 07:09 PM
Independence in 9 months, urges far-left CUP
Catalan president to hold conference on September 4 to "regain initiative"
August 29, 2018 04:48 PM
Unionist Ciutadans leaders add fuel to fire removing yellow ribbons
Catalan and Spanish governments disagree over tackling controversy in security meeting set for September 6
August 29, 2018 01:34 PM
Yellow ribbon controversy picks up momentum
Group removes symbols supporting jailed and exiled political leaders from towns in Girona region
August 29, 2018 11:02 AM
Seven keys to understand Catalan politics as 2018-2019 term starts
Trial to jailed and exiled pro-independence leaders is sure to shape year ahead
August 28, 2018 05:32 PM
Spanish president says defense of judge in Belgium is a ‘state matter’
Controversy erupts in case brought by exiled Catalan leaders as “translation error” is discovered in lawsuit
August 28, 2018 03:49 PM
Torra and Puigdemont in Belgium warn of parties ‘fueling confrontation’
“How is it possible that the Spanish police violence on October 1 [referendum day] is not being investigated," asks current president after prosecutor moves against Catalan police
August 27, 2018 06:12 PM
Investigation into Catalan police identifying people removing yellow ribbons
Individuals including Spain's Guardia Civil officer were carrying hooks and box cutters to strip off signs in favor of jailed political leaders
August 27, 2018 03:59 PM
Spanish government to hire lawyer for judge sued in Belgium
Magistrate leading independence case in Madrid summoned to appear in Brussels court after exiled Catalan leaders file lawsuit asking for "fair trial"
August 27, 2018 01:57 PM
Puigdemont calls on Sánchez to make ‘specific proposals’ for Catalonia
Speaking from Scotland, the Catalan leader admits that Spain’s new Socialist executive offers an “opportunity” for dialogue
August 27, 2018 12:41 PM
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