Catalan government delegation in Portugal reopens
Lisbon office re-inaugurated by President Torra and Foreign Affairs Minister Bosch after forced closure in 2017
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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"
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
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"
Former justice minister confirmed as new Spanish attorney general
Socialist Dolores Delgado completes appointment as state's head prosecutor amid controversy over her suitability
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
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
Right-wing unionists decry Catalan-Spanish cabinet meeting
People's Party says Socialists will be negotiating with "pro-independence virus" as Cs questions funding
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
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
What you need to know about the breakthrough Catalan-Spanish cabinet meeting
First summit to take place in Madrid with 16 officials sitting at the table, with a potential vote by Catalans on any deal as final aim of process
Carles Puigdemont to speak at Derry solidarity event
Former Catalan president invited to city that holds certain parallels with Catalan territorial dispute
Court dismisses petition to oust Quim Torra from presidency
People's Party had accused head of government of usurping public functions
Former minister appears before Belgian judge for third extradition attempt
Lluís Puig to face another hearing on March 30 as Spain's Supreme Court wants to try him for misuse of funds and disobedience relating to 2017 referendum
4 cabinet members among 8-strong Catalan delegation for talks with Spain
Catalan government laments absence of Puigdemont, Junqueras and others due to 'prison and exile'
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