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No pardon for Fèlix Millet, jailed mastermind of corruption scandal that shook Catalonia
Former president of Palau de la Música was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months for embezzling 23 million euros
High Court: Catalonia has two months to ensure 25% of classes are in Spanish
Catalan education minister says "nothing changes" with ruling
High Court gives Catalan government 10 days to ensure 25% of classes are in Spanish
Judges confirm Supreme Court ruling on language of instruction in Catalonia's schools
Disqualified MP to take case to Europe if necessary to 'guarantee sovereignty' of Parliament
Both Juvillà and Parliament will appeal electoral board decision in Supreme Court
Electoral board strips CUP’s Pau Juvillà of MP seat following disobedience ruling
Parliament speaker Laura Borràs has vowed to not act until Supreme Court rules on issue
Supreme Court upholds pardons for formerly jailed independence leaders
Judges reject all appeals lodged by unionist politicians and civil society groups
Barcelona mayor to testify in investigation over alleged irregular subsidies
Separate case closed last year but new complaint against Ada Colau will see her give testimony on March 4
Belgium Court of Appeals orders repeat of rapper Valtònyc's extradition trial
Artist wanted in Spain had won initial case to avoid serving 3.5-year prison sentence for content of lyrics
Parliament bureau to reform system that paid retired public servants up to €150,000 annually
Ara report triggers change after around €1.7 m spent on "age license" fees every year since 2008
Catalan parliament pays retired public servants over €1.7m annually
Some employees get full salary of up to €150,000 per year, according to ARA newspaper
Spanish government delegate in Catalonia resigns
Teresa Cunillera leaves saying the political situation has "considerably improved" and will be replaced by Maria Eugènia Gay, the dean of the Barcelona Bar Association
Jordi Cuixart steps down as president of pro-independence group Òmnium
After 6 years and being imprisoned for the 2017 vote, he is likely to be succeeded by Xavier Antich
'There will be no second opportunities' for dialogue, Catalan president tells Madrid
Second round of talks on independence issue still without date as Spain says pandemic is now "more urgent and important"
2017 terror attacks orchestrated by Spain's secret service, says former police official
José Manuel Villarejo claims aim was to destabilize Catalonia before independence push, sparking outrage
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