MEP Puigdemont and President Torra greeted by Perpignan mayor
"The two Catalonias have reencountered," says current head of government in French Catalonia
February 29, 2020 11:28 AM
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Tens of thousands of pro-independence campaigners expected to gather in Perpignan
Former president Puigdemont attends rally: 'I set foot in Catalonia after two years in exile'
February 29, 2020 09:58 AM
Members of parliamentary working group denounce denial of entry to Morocco
The MPs were scheduled to meet with activists in the north African country
February 28, 2020 06:32 PM
Exiled Catalan MEPs call on EU chamber to investigate Betancor case
Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí ask speaker to take action after revelation that unionist party employed member of Spanish electoral board
February 28, 2020 12:11 PM
Vice president says Spanish constitution must not 'limit' Catalan aspirations
Pere Aragonès calls for legislation to make self-determination vote possible, after first week of talks on Catalonia conflict
February 28, 2020 11:22 AM
Catalan government delegation in Portugal reopens
Lisbon office re-inaugurated by President Torra and Foreign Affairs Minister Bosch after forced closure in 2017
February 27, 2020 05:47 PM
Political figures give Catalan-Spanish talks a cautious welcome
While some parties positive about start of dialogue on Catalonia crisis, right-wing unionists warn about "concessions" to "separatists"
February 27, 2020 12:38 PM
Former electoral board member was advisor to Ciutadans at same time
Catalan president to file complaint against consultant for bribery, breach of official duty, and electoral crime
February 27, 2020 12:26 PM
Catalan and Spanish governments agree to meet monthly
Joint statement released with a commitment to ensuring that any agreements reached are "within the framework of legal certainty"
February 26, 2020 09:03 PM
Former justice minister confirmed as new Spanish attorney general
Socialist Dolores Delgado completes appointment as state's head prosecutor amid controversy over her suitability
February 26, 2020 06:19 PM
At least 70,000 expected at political event in Perpignan with Puigdemont on Saturday
Heavy security measures for pro-independence function with exiled former president and ministers
February 26, 2020 05:36 PM
Catalan delegation welcomed in Madrid as first meeting of ‘negotiating table’ gets underway
8-strong Catalan team met by 7 Spanish cabinet members at Moncloa, home of Spanish government
February 26, 2020 05:11 PM
Right-wing unionists decry Catalan-Spanish cabinet meeting
People's Party says Socialists will be negotiating with "pro-independence virus" as Cs questions funding
February 26, 2020 02:50 PM
900 false Twitter accounts campaigned against independence, says Spanish daily
El País newspaper claims company in Argentina posted over 240,000 tweets aiming to discredit pro-independence movement in 2014 and 2015
February 26, 2020 12:40 PM
Independence leader leaves prison to begin voluntary work
Former activist Jordi Sànchez granted temporary release from jail to do volunteer work three days a week
February 25, 2020 07:12 PM
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