Sánchez says no to referendum, but is ready to lift veto on Catalan social laws
"It's been a long, effective, institutional meeting, full of courtesy and cordiality," says Spanish vice president Carmen Calvo
"It's been a long, effective, institutional meeting, full of courtesy and cordiality," says Spanish vice president Carmen Calvo
Conversation lasts two and a half hours, separate press conferences expected soon
Referendum again set to be central issue more than two years since leaders of both governments officially held talks
Quim Torra willing to focus on holding an agreed independence referendum, while Pedro Sánchez wants to talk about sectoral issues
Socialists say they had "no other option" but to challenge text in Court
Bernd Riexinger confident Germany won't extradite Puigdemont
"The right to self-determination doesn't exist, it's not in our Magna Carta," says Spanish government spokeswoman ahead of meeting between presidents
Catalan Parliament passed a motion confirming commitment towards Catalan state on Thursday
If successful, it will be the seventh massive protest in a row on September 11
World-class chef Carme Ruscalleda to "redirect" her career
Pro-independence motion also passes in face of fierce disagreement from unionists
Ahead of meeting with Scottish First Minister next week, President highlights "peaceful and democratic agreement" between London and Edinburgh on independence vote
Unionists warn Spanish executive not to look for allies among parties in favor of secession
Josep Borrell says diplomats should intervene when Catalan government officials "furiously attack" Spain's image abroad
Quim Torra and Nicola Sturgeon will hold talks at Bute House in Edinburgh