Imprisoned and exiled Catalan officials should campaign freely, says Catalan Socialists leader
Miquel Iceta hopes Spain will take no further preventive measures against Puigdemont and government in exile
November 18, 2017 06:42 PM
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December 21 election will be “referendum drill”, says major Union leader
Parties also urged not to forget their social agendas by Camil Ros, secretary general of UGT Catalunya
November 18, 2017 12:23 PM
“Political turmoil” whatever judge decides, says journalist who interviewed Puigdemont
Whether the Catalan presidents and his ministers are extradited or not, there will be problems, says Jurek Kuzkiewicz, senior writer at 'Le Soir' newspaper
November 18, 2017 11:06 AM
Spanish minister says prison where Puigdemont will be sent has amenities that “many people would like to enjoy”
Alfonso Dastis referred to penitentiary details requested by the Belgian justice in relation to Puigdemont's extradition order
November 17, 2017 08:45 PM
Belgian judge adjourns Puigdemont extradition hearing until December 4
Catalan president and former ministers appear in Brussels court on Friday but case is postponed while judge studies charges
November 17, 2017 04:56 PM
October 1 police violence not “excessive” despite 1,000 injured, Spanish minister says
Alfonso Dastis admits not having read Human Rights Watch report denouncing the attacks to citizens during the referendum
November 17, 2017 03:45 PM
Spain threatened Catalan government with “blood” and “deaths in the streets”, says ERC leader
ERC's Secretary general denounced that Rajoy wanted “to use live ammunition and deploy the army in Catalonia” if independence was pursued
November 17, 2017 03:28 PM
Spanish justice different from European, says Catalan vice president in ‘The Times’
‘The Spanish government wants us kneeling, submissive, but it will find us standing,’ writes Oriol Junqueras
November 17, 2017 12:42 PM
Puigdemont to face extradition hearing in Brussels
Spanish president and Belgian prime minister met in Sweden before Catalan president and ministers appear in court
November 17, 2017 11:27 AM
Belgium demands Spain reveal information about prisons and independence process
Judge Carmen Lamela to answer request on Thursday
November 16, 2017 08:51 PM
‘Tweetie Pie’ ship finally leaves Barcelona’s port
Moby Dada ferry used to house Spanish police returns to Italy with “much reduced contingent” of officers to stay until after Dec 21 election
November 16, 2017 06:56 PM
Belgian legal expert says judge could refuse to extradite Puigdemont
Free University of Brussels law professor argues that accepting European arrest warrants between member states is “not automatic”
November 16, 2017 06:09 PM
Jordi Sànchez to run as candidate on Puigdemont’s ticket in 21 December election
The jailed pro-independence grass-root leader joins ‘Together for Catalonia’ and resigns as Catalan National Assembly president
November 16, 2017 02:28 PM
Dilma Rousseff condemns the imprisonment of Catalan officials as ‘not a good idea’
The former president of Brazil defends the right to self-determination when done ‘with respect to democracy’
November 16, 2017 01:33 PM
Puigdemont: dismissed cabinet will remain the ‘only legitimate government’ after election
Pro-independence parties to reappoint suspended ministers following the Dec 21 election, says deposed Catalan president
November 16, 2017 01:19 PM
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