Freed ministers turn out for first day of campaigning
Released officials back the republic while opposition sees election as “unique opportunity” to end independence process
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October boost for Catalan economy
Latest figures show spending by foreign tourists and industrial production both rose in Catalonia last month
Spanish Supreme Court withdraws international arrest warrant for Puigdemont
The Catalan president and the four ministers in Belgium, deposed by Madrid, testified Monday in Brussels over their extradition case
Financial support for Catalan digital media threatened by Madrid
There was “no better business” during the past years than launching a website supporting independence, says Spanish government
Spanish police enter Catalan statistics institute searching for referendum information
IDESCAT sources say police officers went to the fourth floor of the building, where the IT department is located
Electoral campaign kicks off with candidates in prison and exile
First event of parties in the December 21 run-up show polarization between pro-independence and unionist blocs, with only one party outside fronts
Six Catalan ministers freed after 32 days in prison
They are released after paying a €100,000 bail, while four other pro-independence leaders stay behind bars
Puigdemont already in court for extradition hearing
The Catalan president and his ministers in Belgium to testify one day before the electoral campaign starts
EU must oversee election results, says jailed Catalan vice president
President Puigdemont says his candidacy aims to continue ‘road to independence’
‘Catalan News’ doubles average audience after October events in Catalonia
The referendum day, including the Spanish police violence, propelled the news website to its all-time high
December 21 elections ‘round two’ for independence referendum, says Carles Puigdemont
Major parties running in December 21 election hold events just days before campaign officially kicks off
Far-right demonstration takes place in front of pro-independence party headquarters
Electoral Commission under fire as it bans elderly protest but allows far-right group gathering and Ombudsman starts inquiry
Madrid dismisses employees of Catalan Government delegations abroad
“Explicit instructions” from Spain’s foreign office ordered “all staff” to be fired on November 30 under application of Article 155
Catalan leaders to remain in jail at least until Monday awaiting decision on their release
Spain's Attorney General to maintain request of preemptive imprisonment without bail for ministers and civil society leaders
Massive ‘Gran Recapte’ food drive kicks off with record volunteer participation
In Girona, a Red Cross psychiatric aid program for the homeless is implemented in time for the cold snap