First trial of exiled independence leader begins as Serret in court for disobedience
Current foreign minister left for Belgium after referendum but returned in March 2021
March 29, 2023 09:45 AM
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Catalan government to force fashion brands to offer wider range of sizes
Major clothing retailers will also have to report how sizes relate to body measurements
March 27, 2023 05:05 PM
Former president Puigdemont to return to Catalonia by end of year, says lawyer
MEP Ponsatí does not intend to go upcoming hearing on April 24, risking a second arrest
March 29, 2023 11:30 AM
EU says some 'provisions allow for arrest' of MEPs but Ponsatí's case to be 'reviewed'
Formerly exiled independence leader detained for hours upon surprise return to Catalonia
March 29, 2023 12:19 PM
Formerly exiled MEP Ponsatí released after declaring before Barcelona judge, next hearing April 24
Pro-independence politician could be arrested again if she fails to attend court date
March 28, 2023 10:53 PM
Exiled pro-independence MEP Clara Ponsatí arrested upon returning to Catalonia after five years
Former education minister charged with disobedience for 2017 independence vote
March 28, 2023 06:16 PM
European Parliament studying 'legal considerations' of arrest of MEP Ponsatí
Junts politician appealed to her parliamentary immunity against her detention
March 28, 2023 10:33 PM
'Illegal arrest'; 'spectacle'; 'legal duty' - political world reacts to Ponsatí's detention
Pro-independence Junts and CUP demand MEP's release, interior minister defends police decision to arrest former exile
March 28, 2023 09:28 PM
Spain's defense committee meeting with EU Parliament spyware inquiry canceled again
MEPs "disappointed" because of "technical issues with the interpretation"
March 28, 2023 06:37 PM
Catalonia skeptical of Spain's congressional 'Operation Catalonia' smear campaign committee
Catalan government says investigative group is "late and will likely not work well"
March 28, 2023 03:54 PM
Exiled pro-independence MEP Clara Ponsatí arrested upon return to Catalonia
Former Catalan minister charged with disobedience for role in October 2017 vote deemed illegal by Spain
March 28, 2023 04:20 PM
Supreme Court confirms 'impartial' yellow ribbons on government building not allowed
Symbol in solidarity with pro-independence leaders prohibited regardless of elections
March 28, 2023 10:59 AM
Carlos Prieto to become Spanish government delegate in Catalonia
Until now deputy delegate replaces Maria Eugènia Gay
March 27, 2023 08:38 PM
Spanish industry and health ministers replaced ahead of local elections
Héctor Gómez named industry minister and José Manuel Miñones becomes health minister
March 27, 2023 09:17 AM
Parliament rejects construction of sea runway at Barcelona Airport
Most parties against infrastructure as potential expansion remains contentious
March 23, 2023 08:11 PM
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