Spanish intelligence tracked terrorists 5 days before 2017 attacks, say reports
One cell member cut short sentences to avoid raising suspicion in phone conversations tapped by secret services
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spanish court blocks Catalan parliament petition to abolish monarchy
Motion passed by majority of MPs called institution “outdated and anti-democratic”
Foreign minister tells UN official of government's 'full commitment' to global goals
Alfred Bosch meets with chief of UN's Global Campaign Center, expressing concern over what can be done for the planet
Independence topic raised in European Commission president debate
European Free Alliance calls on candidate to be an “honest broker,” while People’s Party “sure” on unity
Mastermind of Rambla terror attacks was informer for Spanish intelligence, say reports
Secret services were in touch with Abdelbaki Es Satty via email until August 17 incidents and knew about the cell's movements, according to ‘Público’ newspaper
Political outrage at Spanish intelligence’s reported links to terror attack mastermind
Main Catalan institutions ask for investigation on events and governing parties demand Spanish president to speak before Congress
Foreign minister calls for ‘dialogue and democratic solution’ to Catalan crisis at UN
During his trip to New York, Alfred Bosch stresses his government's "high commitment" to justice, peace and the Agenda 2030
Independence debate might play role in Spanish minister's bid for top EU diplomat job
Spain's acting foreign minister admits it will "not be easy" to gain enough support for him to be confirmed as Europe's foreign affairs representative
Catalan parties gear up for potential snap election
President Quim Torra says he has "no intention" of calling new vote should independence leaders be found guilty by Supreme Court
Spain’s prosecutor considering new extradition request against Puigdemont
Attorney general might ask Supreme Court to enforce third international arrest warrant if jailed leaders get guilty verdict
Spanish Socialists open door to coalition government with Podemos
Pedro Sánchez to consider "all possible scenarios" while party of Pablo Iglesias consults membership on power-sharing option
Quim Torra to face trial over yellow ribbon row
If found guilty, Torra could be ousted from his position as Catalan president
UK deputy speaker takes Spain's surveillance on British MPs 'very seriously'
Welsh politician raises issue of "covert surveillance" of political figures by Spanish authorities in House of Commons
Socialist mayor appointed president of Barcelona’s regional authority
Pro-independence parties at odds as JxCat backs Núria Marín and refuses deal with Esquerra party
Podemos grants Socialists ‘full loyalty’ over Catalonia in government talks
In his bid to become minister under Pedro Sánchez, Pablo Iglesias promises Catalonia won’t be a problem despite discrepancies
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