Catalonia's National Day commemorations begin with traditional floral tribute
Politicians and other prominent figures lay flowers beside Rafael Casanova monument in Barcelona
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The challenge of matching Catalonia’s past National Day rallies
The independence movement hopes for a massive turnout on Sept 11 despite the pandemic and an improved political climate
President calls for unity among institutions, parties and society for independence referendum
Pere Aragonès evoked Scotland’s agreed binding vote in National Day speech that also touched on pandemic recovery and climate crisis
The challenge of matching Catalonia’s past National Day rallies
The independence movement hopes for a massive turnout on Sept 11 despite the pandemic and an improved political climate
Catalonia 2021-2022: uncertain talks with Spain, infrastructure plans v climate change, and end of Covid
Wrapping up vaccinations, reactivating economy and make some progress in dialogue over independence issue, hottest topics of new season
Spanish president says 'progress' in Catalonia-Spain talks more important than his presence
Pedro Sánchez remains coy over his attendance at negotiations scheduled for third week of September
'Normal' Russia visits were to prepare conferences and interviews, Puigdemont aide claims
Josep Lluís Alay defends trips after New York Times probes links between Moscow and former Catalan president
Government sends message on Barcelona Airport expansion: No backing for plan that 'destroys' lagoon
"Environmental protection is a red line" for Catalan executive who insist extension must comply with terms agreed
Catalan parliament Medal of Honor goes to pro-independence 'victims of repression'
Speaker announces decision to award activists who have suffered legal repercussions
Spain cools on referendum as Catalan government divided ahead of talks
Madrid pledges dialogue ‘within the law’, but some pro-independence parties are wary of taking a seat at the negotiating table
Public prosecutor seeks terrorism charges for CDR pro-independence activists
Attorney's office maintains accused wanted to attack "previously selected targets"
Catalan and Spanish governments resume bilateral commission meetings three years on
What’s at stake as both cabinets meet on Monday? Lack of investment, transfer of powers, and protection of Catalan language on the agenda
Catalan parliament greenlights government’s €10 million fund covering officials’ fines
Council of Statutory Guarantees unanimously endorsed the move, paving way for the vote in the chamber
Puigdemont, Comín, and Ponsatí lose immunity once again after new European court ruling
Former Catalan president and his lawyer say that the decision confirms the suspension of arrest warrants against exiled independence leaders
Prosecutors investigate whether Catalan government can help former officials pay €5.4 M fine
Complaint from unionist party prompts inquiry into administration’s attempt to act as financial guarantor
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