King Felipe and Spanish president to visit Barcelona on Friday
Both leaders will take part in economic awards ceremony although monarch has faced protests during past visits to Catalonia
October 5, 2020 11:43 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Ousted Catalan president requests ban from office to be lifted while court rules on appeal
Torra asks High Court to suspend conviction pending Constitutional Court’s final say on his case
October 1, 2020 05:21 PM
Pro-independence camp celebrates referendum anniversary with aims to surpass 50% in next election
Government headquarters decorated with four giant red bands representing stripes in Catalan flag
October 1, 2020 01:30 PM
Joint independence roadmap still missing three years after the referendum
Parties divided over how to pursue elusive political goal while responding to Spain's backlash
October 1, 2020 08:12 AM
Torra condemns his ousting as 'Spain's latest coup' in parliament appearance
Ciudadanos lash out at pro-independence parties for calling a special plenary session
September 30, 2020 05:46 PM
Pere Aragonès becomes Catalonia’s interim president as cabinet replaces ousted leader
Vice president assumes top role with limited powers following Quim Torra’s ban from office
September 30, 2020 10:22 AM
Ousted president requests sentence be suspended by Constitutional Court
Upcoming Catalan election set to take place on February 7 as second-in-command Aragonès will be interim chief with "limited functions"
September 29, 2020 11:51 AM
Torra vows to ‘seek justice in Europe’ following Spanish court ban as Catalan president
Deposed head of government hints at new election "within months” after Supreme Court upholds disobedience verdict
September 28, 2020 08:09 PM
Unionist parties welcome Supreme Court ruling upholding Torra's disqualification
Cs head Arrimadas says "justice served" over display of "separatist propaganda"
September 28, 2020 06:48 PM
'Democratic scandal': Pro-referendum parties blast Supreme Court decision to remove Torra
Former president Puigdemont says ruling shows Spain is "a corrupt state"
September 28, 2020 05:46 PM
President Torra to be removed from power: what's next?
Second-in-command Aragonès is expected to become interim chief and an early election is set to be held in February
September 28, 2020 02:18 PM
Supreme Court disqualifies president Torra - live updates
Political parties react to Supreme Court ruling ordering removal of Catalan leader
September 28, 2020 02:16 PM
How we got here: President Quim Torra's disqualification by Spain's Supreme Court
Why yellow ribbons in solidarity with jailed independence leaders, Cs, an electoral board, and top courts cost Torra his post
September 28, 2020 01:22 PM
Catalan president to be ousted as Spanish court upholds disobedience verdict
Supreme Court confirms Quim Torra’s disqualification for hanging signs in favor of jailed pro-independence leaders on public buildings during electoral period
September 28, 2020 01:08 PM
Far-right party's xenophobic comment on left-wing MP sparks outrage
Gerardo Pisarello's criticism to king for "constitutional disobedience" prompts Vox to demand politician "be kicked in his ass back to Argentina"
September 27, 2020 11:22 AM
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