Jailed pro-independence leader to stand as candidate in European election
"I want to defend my political rights and the rights of all those suffering repression," former vice-president Oriol Junqueras says from prison
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'If one of them didn't end up with a broken rib, they were close'
New footage shows Spanish police violence on referendum day
Government to contest Spain's court challenge to reopening offices abroad
Foreign minister in London to oversee return to operation of office representing Catalonia in the UK and Ireland
Spain yet to launch ‘systemic investigation’ into 'excessive police force' during referendum
Human Rights Watch regrets that one year after the vote, the Spanish government offers "no response" to calls for independent enquiry
Judge dismisses Puigdemont's suit against men who threatened him from a tank
Magistrate was also critical of the former president, the pro-independence movement and the Catalan police
Socialist leader says pre-trial prison is 'taking too long,' questions rebellion charges
Miquel Iceta admits jailing of pro-independence leaders makes political negotiation "more difficult"
Spanish judiciary rejects releasing jailed leaders again
Carme Forcadell and Jordi Cuixart were denied requests after being 6 and 11 months in pre-trial prison
Leaked audios reveal Spanish police commissioner's alleged link to prostitution network
Spain's current justice minister comes under pressure after conversations emerge with former jailed inspector
ALDE party bureau calls vote to expel Puigdemont's PDeCAT
Board members put forth proposal but final decision is to be taken by Council members on October 27
Madrid challenges reopening of Catalan government delegations
The action was appealed at Spain's High Court in Catalonia (TSJC)
Diplomatic tension between Spain and Belgium over letter supporting jailed leader
Spanish authorities complain to Belgian ambassador in Madrid about letter from Flemish Parliament president in support of Carme Forcadell
'Barcelona, European Capital,' name of Valls' ticket for Catalan capital
Candidacy of former French prime minister backed by unionist Ciutadans seeks more support but People's Party only one not to rule out alliance
Catalan MEP calls Spanish judiciary 'out of tune' with other European justice systems
In Vienna, Josep Maria Terricabras urges EU human rights agency to give its "opinion" on cases of rights' abuse in Catalonia
Tusk rules out role as mediator in Catalan crisis
European Council head rejects Carles Puigdemont's suggestion he could arbitrate between Spain and Catalonia but will continue "encouraging dialogue"
Former French PM Valls confirms candidacy as Barcelona mayor
The former Socialist leader will run on a ticket supported by unionist Ciutadans party
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