Remaining three 'Lledoners 9' pro-independence activists acquitted
They faced prison time for attempting to prevent the transfer of ex-jailed leaders to Madrid
November 19, 2021 12:24 PM
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Flanders minister-president calls on 'Europe and EU courts' for Catalan exiles solution
Jan Jambon meets with pardoned leaders in Barcelona and pro-independence MEPs including Puigdemont online
November 16, 2021 06:49 PM
Far-left CUP so far reject 2022 budget but open door to negotiation
Pro-independence opposition party to present complete amendment motion as Socialists could be alternative to pass spending plan
November 16, 2021 12:15 PM
Ex-parliament speaker indicted for allowing chamber to vote on independence and monarchy
Catalonia's High Court expected to also try three former bureau members
November 11, 2021 02:47 PM
Prosecutor asks for 3-year prison sentence for Puigdemont advisor's New Caledonia trip
Josep Lluís Alay accused of misusing public funds to support 2018 independence referendum in Pacific archipelago
November 10, 2021 05:21 PM
Catalonia’s 2022 budget bill proposes all-time high public spending plan
Planned disbursement rises by over 17%, reaching more than €38 billion, but approval far from guaranteed
November 9, 2021 01:31 PM
Catalan government announces creation of public electricity company at COP26
€115 million in grants to encourage electricity self-consumption
November 8, 2021 02:35 PM
Badalona, a symbol of instability: 4 mayors in 3 years
Socialist Guijarro leads motion of no confidence ousting conservative Garcia Albiol, embroiled in Pandora Papers scandal
November 8, 2021 02:07 PM
President Aragonès meets Scottish first minister Sturgeon for first time in Glasgow
Leaders take part in Under2 Coalition General Assembly at COP26 climate change conference
November 7, 2021 03:36 PM
Congress closer to approving budget after Esquerra rejects complete amendments to bill
Pro-independence party reached agreement with Spanish government in exchange for Catalan quota in audiovisual law
November 4, 2021 01:46 PM
Six of 'Lledoners 9' pro-independence activists acquitted after public prosecutor withdraws charges
Three still face prison time for attempting to prevent transfer of ex-jailed leaders to Madrid
November 3, 2021 12:44 PM
Esquerra paves way for Spain's budget bill to pass after deal on Catalan-language production quota
18 million euros for grants will be "transferred immediately"
October 29, 2021 02:28 PM
Belgian court strikes down country's slander to monarchy law due to Valtònyc extradition case
Judges say 1847 law violates constitutional right to freedom of expression and ECHR
October 28, 2021 02:55 PM
Guide to avoid trivializing Holocaust presented in Catalan parliament
Booklet is aimed at high school students and also focuses on groups such as republicans, women, and LGBTQI+
October 27, 2021 10:34 AM
Badalona mayor to run in 2023 election despite Pandora Papers ousting
Xavier Garcia Albiol considers the motion of no confidence against him ‘tremendously unfair’
October 22, 2021 05:13 PM
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