Society
Spanish judge ‘categorically’ denies politicization of judiciary
Supreme Court justice Pablo Llarena, in charge of investigating the independence case, defended that having an ideology helps to “interpret” the law
independence
Politics
Diplocat formally reopened
Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia was closed down by Spain during direct rule
Politics
Catalan independence flag banned from public square
Politics
Torra to consular corps: ‘We Catalans will never give up on the right to self-determination’
The Catalan president denounced the “very serious and exceptional moment” and calls on diplomats’ support
Politics
Opposition rejects decision to close Catalan Parliament until October
Ciutadans accuse pro-independence majority of trying to “silence” them, while Socialists call the delay “nonsense”
Politics
Parliament not paying salary for MPs accused of rebellion
MPs not expected to meet for a new plenary session until October
Society
A car runs over yellow crosses in installation supporting prisoners and exiled leaders
The incident took place in the Plaça de Vila in the central Catalan town of Vic
Politics
Former parliament speaker arrives to new Catalan prison
Some 300 pro-independence supporters formed a human chain and placed yellow ribbons on her route
Politics
Puigdemont is already free to leave Germany
Bail conditions lifted by judge after Spain withdrew European Arrest Warrant
Politics
Speaker urges pro-independence parties to avoid new ‘shameful spectacles’
Politics
Torra demands 'responsibilities' from the State
The Catalan president said that the European arrest warrant being withdrawn "shows Europe has no room for tricks"
Society
Wolfgang Schomburg: 'This was never a matter for criminal law'
Politics
It wouldn't be illegal for Puigdemont to be elected president, says criminal law professor
Catalan News speaks to Josep Maria Tamarit about Puigdemont's extradition process and what lies ahead
Politics
Spanish court suspends first pro-independence motion since new executives came to power
Society