New period of 'dialogue' between Catalan government and Barcelona city council
Housing, the refugee crisis and the effects of Article 155, amongst topics discussed in first meeting between Quim Torra and Ada Colau
June 18, 2018 08:43 PM
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Cs says it's 'outrageous' for jailed and exiled leaders to try to cash in expenses
Inés Arrimadas argues that "those responsible for a coup d'état" cannot be allowed to get payments from parliament
June 18, 2018 05:17 PM
'Nonsense to ignore millions of Catalans that want independence', says spokeswoman
Elsa Artadi insists current political situation should be addressed in upcoming meeting between Catalan and Spanish presidents
June 18, 2018 02:47 PM
Big unions urge President to open 'permanent dialogue' with Spain
CCOO and UGT say "negotiation is essential" in politics and welcome formation of new Catalan government
June 18, 2018 01:23 PM
Speaker puts forth commission to protect civil and political rights
The first commission proposed by a head of Catalan chamber would tackle Spain’s “authoritarian” response to independence referendum
June 18, 2018 01:07 PM
Germany ‘should’ promote mediation in Catalonia, says Bundestag Human Rights committee chair
Gyde Jensen urges Merkel to have a leading role in bringing both sides to the negotiation table
June 16, 2018 05:32 PM
Jailed activist re-elected as president of major pro-independence group
Jordi Cuixart, in prison for 8 months, to continue leading Òmnium Cultural
June 16, 2018 01:52 PM
Former Spanish president Rajoy bows out of politics
Ousted leader will apply to return to previous job as property registrar once resignation is made formal
June 15, 2018 07:12 PM
Unionists reject lawsuit against Spanish judges
Parliament president’s decision to take legal action gets muted welcome from other opposition parties
June 15, 2018 05:16 PM
Catalan president hopes for more meetings with Spanish counterpart
Quim Torra says two teams are preparing upcoming summit with Pedro Sánchez
June 15, 2018 01:15 PM
Transfer of jailed Catalan leaders depends on Spanish government
There are currently no plans to move pro-independence officials to prisons in Catalonia, says prison service
June 15, 2018 12:47 PM
Speaker takes judges to court for ‘violating rights’ of jailed MPs
Charges filed against Spain's Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena and three other magistrates
June 15, 2018 11:58 AM
Speaker announces lawsuit against Spanish judges for ‘violating rights’ of jailed MPs
Charges filed against Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena and three other magistrates
June 14, 2018 10:20 PM
Foreign minister to reopen Catalonia’s main offices abroad
Ernest Maragall says offices in large world cities could be operational again in “two or three weeks”
June 14, 2018 05:07 PM
Bringing Catalan prisoners home: where does each party stand?
Spanish minister says government could transfer jailed leaders to Catalonia as long as judge approves, but judge insists it is up to executive to decide
June 14, 2018 01:52 PM
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