PP Barcelona candidate: Catalan public TV ‘humiliates’ half of population
Ciutadans party, meanwhile, requests investigation into Barcelona university "siege" during unionist protest
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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
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'
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