Forn requests freedom again but Spanish prosecutor opposes it
Former home affairs minister has been in pre-trial prison since November 2 last year
June 26, 2018 12:50 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Puigdemont’s defense to request German court to reject extradition
Lawyers of former Catalan president expect final decision by mid-July
June 26, 2018 12:48 PM
Reopening of delegations abroad to move forward on Tuesday
Meritxell Serret, Catalan minister deposed by Spain and exiled in Belgium, to be appointed as new Catalan government delegate in Brussels
June 25, 2018 09:18 PM
Disagreement must not prevent dialogue, Podemos leader tells president
Quim Torra meets with Pablo Iglesias, who stresses shared “republican values” as guarantee of Catalan-Spanish cooperation
June 25, 2018 05:03 PM
Prosecutor keeps sedition charges against former police leaders over referendum
If indictment is confirmed, Catalan corps chief will be judged for crimes carrying up to 23 years in jail
June 25, 2018 02:02 PM
Catalan president and Barcelona mayor reaffirm offer to take in refugees
Torra says Catalonia can shelter “at least 1,800” stranded migrants, with Spain warning about becoming “Europe’s rescue organization”
June 25, 2018 12:17 PM
Portuguese MEP urges Spain to 'immediately' release 'political prisoners'
Socialist Ana Gomes says accusations against Catalan leaders are "politically manipulated" and asks new Spanish president to work towards a "democratic solution"
June 24, 2018 11:43 AM
Spanish president vows to “restore confidence” with Catalonia
Sánchez to re-examine Catalan laws challenged in the Constitutional Court by previous government
June 23, 2018 05:57 PM
Candidate running for PP presidency compares Catalan leaders and terrorist group ETA
'If ETA attacks did not break our great nation's unity, Puigdemont and Torra won't achieve it either," says Maria Dolores de Cospedal in Barcelona
June 23, 2018 02:54 PM
'We already did the referendum', says Catalan Vice President
Pere Aragonès argues upcoming meeting between Catalan and Spanish leaders should address why Spain doesn't recognize Catalans right to self-determination
June 23, 2018 11:52 AM
Catalan president and Spanish king meet in Tarragona
Quim Torra gives monarch two reports and a book about police violence during the referendum
June 22, 2018 10:47 PM
Opposition leader slams Torra for 'messing up' Mediterranean Games over king's presence
Inés Arrimadas says Catalan leader is "always looking for excuses for confrontation" while Tarragona mayor welcomes his final decision to attend event
June 22, 2018 03:47 PM
Torra to attend Mediterranean Games despite Spain's king presence
Catalan president: "I will be there, these Games are in Tarragona, in Catalonia"
June 22, 2018 12:44 PM
Torra to announce whether he will shun Spain's king
Catalan president's attendance at the opening of Mediterranean Games still up in the air
June 22, 2018 11:46 AM
Catalan president shuns Spain’s king
Quim Torra will not attend opening of Mediterranean Games after meeting with Felipe VI was rejected
June 22, 2018 11:32 AM
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