Spain bans election rallies in prison where pro-independence candidates are held
Spanish government turns down petition by ERC party
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President Torra thanks Assange for 'support of Catalans' during 2017 independence bid
Former president Puigdemont says arrest of Wikileaks founders shows "freedom of expression" is again under attack in Europe
Tensions as students try to disrupt unionist event attended by PP officials
People’s Party candidate takes on protesters: “posh, totalitarian, reactionary, subsidised, spoilt kids”
Spain 'challenging fundamental rights,' says foreign minister in EU regions meeting
Alfred Bosch asks how Brussels can be "so strict with those applying to enter the Union, and not so strict with member states"
Belgium's secret service froze relations with Spain in 2018 over Puigdemont tracking scandal
Belgian intelligence warned Spanish counterparts that operating in the country without authorization could "seriously damage" relationship
'Pro-referendum platform calls on parties to support 'political solution' to Catalan conflict
Som el 80% pressure group urges candidates to include release of "political prisoners" and rejection of "repression" in their electoral programs
Trackers placed in Puigdemont's cars during meetings in Brussels hotel
"Sophisticated" devices were prepared by experts in town close to former president's Waterloo residence, say investigation sources
Referendum indictments another 'infringement of civil rights,' says Torra
President condemns decision to prosecute 30 individuals over 2017 independence vote, while unionist opposition calls his show of support "shameful"
Prosecutor allegedly linked to Puigdemont espionage denies involvement
Government says issue is evidence of "failure" of Spain's rule of law, while opposition head party doubts judiciary is taking any action 'outside normal'
Spanish president 'offended' at Pep Guardiola calling Spain 'authoritarian'
Pedro Sánchez states "none" of the Manchester City coach remarks are true
Spanish prosecutor may be linked to Puigdemont espionage – Belgian investigation
Official was in a Brussels hotel considered key in investigation into tracking devices placed in the Catalan leader cars
30 people indicted over referendum logistics case
17 high-ranking officials and other individuals charged with misuse of public funds as prosecution over 2017 vote preparations goes ahead
Cs party wants obligatory school subject on 'Spanish Constitution'
Unionist party head says anyone "bothered" by the idea "has a problem with democracy"
Exiled former ministers Comín and Ponsatí join Puigdemont in European election
Former president will head candidacy and has pledged to return to Catalonia if he wins a seat
Sinn Féin leader: 'Europe should engage with Catalonia's self-determination'
Mary Lou McDonald says Spanish government should accept the "movement for freedom" and dialogue not only about "the status quo"
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