Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez appoints new economy minister
New appointment Carlos Cuerpo replaces Nadia Calviño, head of EU investment bank since December
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Puigdemont: Mediator 'essential' in Catalonia-Spain talks
Spain denies need for intermediary figure saying "all citizens" would be witnesses to negotiations
Children to be allowed out for walks after Spanish government U-turn
Catalan government had criticized original proposal to instead let children join adults in activities like visiting supermarkets or banks only
'Guaranteeing success' more important than rushing to start talks says Catalan government
Spanish government says talks will start next week, while EU parliament president welcomes Catalan-Spanish dialogue
Spain commits to paying Catalonia €1.4bn and to refinance debt
Some €759m have been pending from Madrid since 2008