Spain warns Belgium it will 'take decisions' if it fails to hand over Puigdemont
Extradition hearing for former Catalan president postponed until December 16
October 29, 2019 10:46 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Pro-independence parties give Sánchez cold shoulder
As acting Spanish president announces final campaign event in Barcelona, Catalan parties show little enthusiasm for helping Socialists into power
October 28, 2019 06:05 PM
Spain’s acting president to give last election rally in Barcelona
Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez becomes first sitting president to choose Catalonia for closing campaign rally
October 28, 2019 02:26 PM
Backlash sees Spanish minister rectify comments comparing violence in Catalonia with Basque Country
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says he was referring to street unrest only following accusations of him "trivializing" terrorism and insulting victims
October 28, 2019 01:34 PM
‘Enough' - Unionists march in Barcelona
Societat Civil Catalana calls rally in Passeig de Gràcia against the recent altercations in response to the sentencing of Catalan leaders
October 27, 2019 11:40 AM
‘In Europe, nobody can understand that Spain is not answering the phone’
EFA leader Lorena López de Lacalle criticizes Pedro Sánchez for refusing to negotiate with Quim Torra
October 26, 2019 12:39 PM
Parties from across Spain call for release of Catalan leaders
Groups in favor of self-determination highlight "the need to reach a political agreement" at the state level in a declaration in Barcelona
October 25, 2019 03:19 PM
'Francoism is very present' - Reactions to the dictator's exhumation
After more than 40 years, the remains of Spain's former dictators were exhumed from a Civil War memorial site
October 24, 2019 06:55 PM
President fires back at critics in parliament after week of turmoil
Quim Torra faces down opposition calls for him to resign, insisting on need for dialogue with Spanish president
October 23, 2019 06:59 PM
UN official expresses 'concern' about 'alleged attacks' on Puigdemont's lawyer
Special Rapporteur Diego García-Sayán dismisses money laundering allegations against former Catalan president's representative, Gonzalo Boye
October 22, 2019 07:32 PM
Unionists call for tough legal action against Catalan protesters
Heads of Cs and PP parties want authorities to pursue perpetrators of recent disturbances in the courts
October 22, 2019 05:56 PM
Catalan president: Spain must engage in 'unconditional dialogue and propose political solutions'
President Torra appeals to Spanish president's "statesmanship" but says he will always defend "right to self-determination"
October 22, 2019 02:33 PM
Solving Catalonia crisis 'needs time,' says Spanish government
Spanish interior minister Marlaska has urged Catalan president to ''expressively'' condemn violent protests
October 22, 2019 01:47 PM
Pro-independence parties call on parliament to 'reiterate' self-determination
Main groups in favor of Catalan republic present motion supporting suspended resolutions affirming right to decide and admonishing monarchy
October 22, 2019 12:51 PM
Spanish president rebuffs Torra's offer to talk during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez leaves Catalan capital after visiting police officers injured in recent disturbances without replying to president
October 21, 2019 06:11 PM
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