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Police moved artworks from Lleida Museum to monastery in neighboring Aragon in 2017

The sale of 96 pieces of art originally from the Sixena monastery to the Catalan government was ruled null and void

How has the country fared since a declaration of independence in October led the Spanish government to suspend self government?

Santi Vila is investigated in the proceedings involving disputed Romanesque works of art, accused of breach of official duty and disobedience

Censored artwork featuring jailed Catalan public figures opens to public today until April 22

Ildefonso Salillas denies that the art was brought from Catalonia to Aragon as a result of the former’s self-rule being seized through Article 155

Nun who authorized sale was not "competent" to do so, says Ildefonso Salillas

‘The Virgin Mary’ was the only piece that remained in Catalonia after the disputed items were transferred to the Spanish region of Aragon in December

Catalan institutions and museums demand the pieces to be returned to Barcelona and Lleida

From the mass demonstration in favor of hosting refugees to the independence declaration, it has been one of the most intense years ever in Catalonia

Spanish Culture minister asks to withdraw the appeal and says that it’s been done without his consent

Director of Lleida museum responds to criticism from Aragon president that some pieces arrived “damaged”

Van containing disputed pieces reaches monastery at 3.30pm under police escort