PP candidate on consent: 'Do you really say yes, yes, yes until the end?'
Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo's comments during election debate spark widespread outrage
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NGO ship Open Arms released for aid mission but not refugee rescue
Spanish government cites security concerns preventing search-and-rescue operations
Catalan News Agency to host Junqueras’ first press conference since imprisonment
Spanish electoral authority gives permission for pro-independence candidate to answer journalists’ questions via videolink
Esquerra vows 'never' to give up on referendum after Socialists rule out independence concessions
Conservative candidate threatens Socialists will "forgive" prosecuted pro-independence leaders
Catalan leaders express solidarity after Notre-Dame's fire
Government "available" to French authorities, says delegate in Paris
Catalonia takes center stage in Spanish election: here are the reasons why
The campaign for the April 28 election sees Catalan independence bid as hottest issue
Government launches 'safe' ports plan for refugees and rescue boats
Minister condemns "inaction" of EU members as Spain continues blockading NGO ship Open Arms three months on
PP Barcelona candidate: Catalan public TV ‘humiliates’ half of population
Ciutadans party, meanwhile, requests investigation into Barcelona university "siege" during unionist protest
Diplocat announces ‘reactivation’ for an international Sant Jordi
Spanish government warns that it will “pay attention” to body’s next moves
Esquerra proposes referendums on self-determination and monarchy
Pro-independence party begins campaign open to talks with Socialists on condition progress is made on Catalonia choosing its future
Nobel laureate shows support for 'political prisoners' during Parliament visit
Activist Jody Williams says the "human rights" of Catalan independence leaders on trial must be defended
Opposition leader accuses Catalan public TV of 'inciting hatred'
Inés Arrimadas says TV3 "manipulates" content in the "interest" of certain parties and pledges to reimpose direct rule
Spanish election campaign kicks off with Catalan crisis in the spotlight
Parties hold first events as pro-independence Esquerra and Socialists top polls in Catalonia; far-right Vox set to make breakthrough in Spain
Spain bans election rallies in prison where pro-independence candidates are held
Spanish government turns down petition by ERC party
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
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