Support for Catalan leaders and protests from Slovenia and Hong Kong
Committee in central Europe condemns "violations of democratic rights in Europe," while Chinese region's pro-democracy movement plans rally
October 21, 2019 05:35 PM
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Torra offers to meet with Sánchez during his visit to Barcelona
President calls on Spanish president to take advantage of his trip to talk, while mayor Colau urges both leaders to find a way to "deescalate the conflict"
October 21, 2019 12:46 PM
Catalan and Spanish governments exchange criticism following this week's turmoil
Barcelona denounces Madrid's "inaction" and calls for dialogue while Madrid counters that Catalan president must unequivocally condemn violence
October 20, 2019 03:37 PM
President calls on Spain for 'immediate meeting' to engage in dialogue
Madrid responds that Torra has to "categorically condemn violence" before talks
October 19, 2019 03:43 PM
Spanish court investigates Tsunami Democràtic for terrorism
Police shut down website of pro-independence group behind protest at Barcelona airport
October 18, 2019 05:19 PM
Unrest affecting Catalonia’s reputation abroad, says Madrid
Pedro Sánchez accuses Quim Torra of "underestimating" and "trivializing" the violence seen in Catalonia over the last few days
October 18, 2019 01:52 PM
Interior minister defends Catalan police amid resignation calls over extremist attacks
Miquel Buch under fire by pro-independence allies after officers failed to prevent violent clashes in Barcelona
October 18, 2019 12:34 PM
Belgian court lets Puigdemont walk free while ruling on extradition to Spain
Spain has issued third European arrest warrant against him after two failed attempts
October 18, 2019 11:23 AM
Puigdemont appears in Belgian court to formally reject extradition
Spain has issued third European arrest warrant against him after two failed attempts
October 18, 2019 10:33 AM
Senior Slovak official calls Catalan leaders' sentences 'cruel' and 'unbelievable'
Foreign minister meets with foreign affairs chairman Lubos Blaha in Bratislava, while EU parliament head calls for "tensions to diminish"
October 17, 2019 07:46 PM
President Torra hints at new referendum in parliament
Proposal caught pro-independence partners off guard as opposition parties call for Torra's resignation
October 17, 2019 11:42 AM
Spain urges Catalan officials to condemn unrest and warns of ‘violent organized groups’
"We won’t accept violence taking over," says acting president Pedro Sánchez as Barcelona descends into new night of unrest
October 16, 2019 09:36 PM
Catalonia and Spain vie for support abroad
Catalan foreign minister tours Europe calling for "active role" from international community, while Spanish government sends promo video to embassies
October 16, 2019 07:58 PM
President Torra joins pro-independence protest: 'Violence does not represent us'
Government head makes no specific allusion to Tuesday's unrest as interior minister warns of "violent groups" and defends police action
October 16, 2019 05:50 PM
Unionists call for exceptional security measures after altercations
Ciutadans and People's Party put pressure on Madrid while grassroots group calls for "mass protest" against independence
October 16, 2019 01:55 PM
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