Only three Catalan politicians to remain in exile as amnesty law comes into effect
Twelve pro-independence leaders moved abroad to avoid arrest after 2017 referendum
July 11, 2024 01:26 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Amnesty law benefits 74 people in first month, 50 of them police officers
Figure is significantly lower than expected, as estimates predicted 486 to 1,616 beneficiaries
July 11, 2024 10:25 AM
Catalonia steps up diplomatic efforts with rebranding of Catalunya Internacional consortium
Rebrand 'overcomes attempt to destroy' entity by Spanish government after 2017 independence vote
July 10, 2024 03:35 PM
Catalan language use to be debated during new term, says EU Parliament president
Roberta Metsola says topic will be discussed if any member state requests it
July 10, 2024 02:41 PM
Supreme Court shelves Tsunami Democràtic terrorist case against Puigdemont
Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
July 9, 2024 02:05 PM
Judge rejects amnesty for Carles Puigdemont in Russian plot case
Former Catalan president accused of treason, embezzlement and criminal organization
July 9, 2024 12:05 PM
Judge shelves Tsunami Democràtic case potentially benefiting former Catalan president Puigdemont
Decision comes after Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
July 8, 2024 04:34 PM
Catalan president says 'voting is best antidote to far-right' reacting to French elections
Pere Aragonès congratulates left-wing New Popular Front, while far-right wins in Northern Catalonia
July 8, 2024 09:43 AM
Prosecutor appeals Supreme Court decision to exclude Puigdemont from amnesty for embezzlement
Arrest warrants remain in effect for Toni Comín, Lluís Puig, and former president, while others are banned from office
July 5, 2024 04:31 PM
Carles Puigdemont asks Supreme Court to grant him amnesty in Tsunami Democràtic case
Former Catalan president's defense rejects terrorism charges, argues actions under investigation are part of right to protest
July 4, 2024 11:59 AM
Spanish government wants to limit short-term rentals and give residents veto over tourist flats
Housing minister says temporary rental contracts should only be for specific reasons such as studying or research
July 3, 2024 04:32 PM
Public prosecutor asks Supreme Court to grant amnesty to Parliament Bureau members
Roger Torrent, Josep Costa, Eusebi Campdepadrós and Adriana Delgado were acquitted of disobedience in 2022 but prosecutors appealed
July 3, 2024 12:24 PM
European Parliament leaves exiled Junts MEP's seat vacant pending court ruling
CJEU to determine Toni Comín's status after Spanish Electoral Board excludes him from list of MEPs
July 3, 2024 09:36 AM
UK election from Catalonia: 'For a while, I was not able to vote anywhere'
Conservative and Labour voters see Brexit as main issue for British citizens abroad
July 2, 2024 05:54 PM
Amnesty granted to 46 Spanish police officers accused of baton charges in 2017 Catalan referendum
Court says officers covered by pardon because investigated actions were 'brief' and 'defined'
July 2, 2024 11:18 AM
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