Decision on Puigdemont in next few days “unlikely”, says German prosecutor
Unless judge overseeing his case decides otherwise, Catalan leader will remain in custody while awaiting extradition ruling
March 27, 2018 12:27 PM
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Protesters block Catalan highways to demand Puigdemont’s release
Committees in Defense of the Republic call on pro-independence supporters to obstruct major infrastructure
March 27, 2018 11:30 AM
“Flight risk” Puigdemont to remain in German prison
Judge says Catalan leader has "incentives" to flee to Belgium, where he already resides and could have a "more favorable" extradition process
March 27, 2018 12:06 AM
Puigdemont to remain behind bars in Germany for a second night
The extradition order for the deposed Catalan president will be referred to the High Court of Schelswig-Holstein
March 26, 2018 08:48 PM
Association for relatives of Catalan officials in Brussels
Catalan Association for Civil Rights goes to “heart of Europe” to represent jailed, exiled and investigated family members
March 26, 2018 05:46 PM
Puigdemont appears in German court
Judge to decide whether Catalan president can go free while high court considers extraditing him to Spain
March 26, 2018 04:51 PM
Protests leave nearly 100 injured and 9 arrested across Catalonia
Thousands take to the streets to demand Puigdemont's release after his detention in Germany, with some clashing with police
March 26, 2018 08:30 AM
Tense protests leave nearly 90 injured and 4 arrested across Catalonia
Thousands take to the streets peacefully to demand Puigdemont's release after his detention in Germany
March 25, 2018 11:24 PM
Thousands take to the streets in Barcelona to demand Puigdemont's release
Rally going from the European Commission office in the Catalan capital to the German consulate underway
March 25, 2018 06:42 PM
Spain to issue international arrest warrant against Puigdemont
Judge in the Spanish Supreme Court will also request the arrest of five other politicians currently abroad
March 23, 2018 08:55 PM
Protests across Catalonia to reject imprisonments
Thousands of people take to the streets under motto ‘United against repression’
March 23, 2018 08:54 PM
Jail for five Catalan leaders
Presidential candidate Jordi Turull, former parliament speaker Carme Forcadell and three deposed ministers sent to pre-trial prison facing up to 40 years behind bars
March 23, 2018 05:35 PM
Performing arts professionals denounce ‘violation’ of rights
Artists release a manifesto in solidarity with rappers Pablo Hasél, Valtonyc and La Insurgencia, sentenced to prison for their lyrics
March 23, 2018 02:21 PM
25 Catalan officials sent to trial for independence case
Spanish Supreme Court indicts all of Puigdemont’s cabinet members, six former parliament bureau members, two jailed grassroots leaders and three former MPs
March 23, 2018 11:20 AM
Judge to decide today if six Catalan officials go to jail
Three senior MPs step down ahead of their hearing in the Spanish Supreme Court
March 23, 2018 10:02 AM
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