Puigdemont back in Brussels – will his arrest damage Catalonia-Spain talks?
Former leader has resumed his agenda as MEP pending a hearing in Sardinia on October 4
September 27, 2021 06:44 PM
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Puigdemont says his arrest gives international coverage to the independence movement
Former Catalan president confirms he will appear in person before Sassari Court of Appeals on October 4
September 25, 2021 08:39 PM
Protests, condemnation, headlines: how the world reacted to Puigdemont’s arrest
Demonstrations were seen in Ireland, Belgium, and France, while some MEPs denounced the detention of the former Catalan president
September 25, 2021 03:26 PM
Puigdemont attends cultural event in Alghero following his release
Former Catalan president asserts he is 'right' to demand ECJ protect his rights and condemns 'persecution' against him
September 25, 2021 12:39 PM
Puigdemont released from custody with court hearing on extradition case set for October 4
Former Catalan president will be free to travel around the European Union ahead of his court date
September 24, 2021 07:12 PM
Pro-independence supporters protest against Carles Puigdemont’s arrest
Several hundred gathered near the Italian consulate in Barcelona on Friday morning, while a major demonstration is planned for Sunday
September 24, 2021 01:52 PM
Former Catalan president Puigdemont held in police custody in Sardinia
Leader to appear before judge on Friday at 2 pm as confusion on whether arrest warrant on him is at the moment active continues
September 24, 2021 01:08 PM
Catalan government: Puigdemont's arrest 'irregular' and evidence of Spain's 'repression'
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez says it is "obvious" the former Catalan leader must face justice, while reaffirming that dialogue is "more important than ever"
September 24, 2021 02:06 AM
Why Puigdemont has been arrested and why previous attempts to extradite him failed
Belgian and German courts have never accepted handing former president in to Spain
September 24, 2021 02:03 AM
Primary health care, public energy company, public transport discounts for under 30s: Government plan out
5,000 more social flats a year, independence talks with Spain and promoting Catalan language among priorities for current term
September 21, 2021 04:47 PM
Talks with Spain aggravate cracks between Catalonia’s ruling parties
Bid to solve independence dispute through dialogue seen as a "step backward"
September 16, 2021 01:50 PM
Catalonia and Spain agree to favor ‘progress over deadlines’ in independence conflict talks
Governments met in Barcelona on Wednesday, kickstarting high-stakes negotiation
September 15, 2021 09:38 PM
'Historic' Catalonia - Spain talks on independence issue get underway
First session in Barcelona, preceded by presidents' meeting, without junior Catalan government coalition partner
September 15, 2021 07:38 PM
Catalonia and Spain face arduous task of solving independence issue from polar opposite standpoints
Talks joined by both presidents and ministers to begin on Wednesday with Catalans calling for referendum and Spain denying it as 2023 looms on horizon
September 15, 2021 10:54 AM
Former parliament speaker faces court hearing for disobedience case
Roger Torrent, now business minister, and four other ex bureau members potentially face disqualification if ultimately found guilty
September 15, 2021 09:35 AM
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