Political gathering held in Brussels to denounce 'hunt' of officials to be investigated by Spain
Spanish Finance ministry requires the Court of Auditors prosecutor to summon MEPs and Catalan mayors who took part
November 15, 2017 12:39 PM
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Prison for officials in Brussels would have caused “irreparable damage”, according to Belgian judge
For the magistrate, “there’s no reason to doubt that they will fully collaborate” with the country’s justice
November 15, 2017 11:45 AM
Main pro-independence parties to pursue “common front” in next election
ERC leader says political strategy is “absolutely coordinated” after meeting deposed Catalan president in Brussels
November 14, 2017 09:18 PM
Spanish Supreme Court moves to take over case against Catalan leaders
Spain’s highest court has imposed more lenient precautionary measures than the National Court, which sent 10 people to prison
November 14, 2017 05:04 PM
One of the ships housing Spanish police to leave Barcelona’s port on Thursday
The officers living in the boat since September will be relocated to Catalan hotels
November 14, 2017 01:00 PM
Puigdemont to meet with secretary general of ERC in Brussels
Marta Rovira travelled to the European capital this morning to discuss plans for coming election
November 14, 2017 12:34 PM
Catalan government not ready for republic says ERC
Republican party admits executive was not prepared to implement independence due to State’s willingness to use violence
November 13, 2017 07:27 PM
Puigdemont to head 'Together for Catalonia'
President to run on party ticket on December 21 including also independent candidates
November 13, 2017 07:20 PM
Seven parties in three blocs to face off on December 21
Joint candidacy in favor of Catalan state very unlikely as seven groups vie for seats in Catalan Parliament, three for a republic, three against and one in between
November 13, 2017 05:12 PM
Puigdemont offered Spanish president to hold a referendum every three years
The deposed Catalan president asks in an interview whether the PP has “right” to decide on Catalan people’s future
November 13, 2017 01:52 PM
Spain’s police operation against Catalan referendum classified as ‘state secret’
Mariano Rajoy’s government rejects answering questions about the cost of the deployment of officers
November 13, 2017 12:20 PM
CUP decides to run on candidacy that is “as broad as possible” for December 21 elections
64.05% members voted for the winning option, discarding joining a country-wide list
November 12, 2017 06:56 PM
Spanish president calls on “silent majority” in Catalonia to vote in upcoming elections
During the pre-campaign inaugural event, the head of PP in Catalonia also "thanked" Rajoy for implementing Article 155
November 12, 2017 03:59 PM
Ada Colau party breaks coalition with Socialists over Article 155
Barcelona deputy mayor rejects possibility of creating pact with any other party
November 12, 2017 03:08 PM
PP demands forbidding Catalan public media from broadcasting Saturday’s rally
The leader of Spain’s ruling People’s Party in Catalonia criticizes the “partisan use” of public TV
November 11, 2017 05:06 PM
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