Flemish parliament calls withdrawal of delegate's diplomatic status 'disproportionate'
October 17, 2018 05:52 PM
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Negotiation of Spanish budget ‘impossible’ with ‘political prisoners,’ says Catalan president
October 17, 2018 03:29 PM
Podemos leader to visit former vice president in prison
October 17, 2018 11:20 AM
Flanders hits back after Spain withdraws delegate's diplomatic status
October 17, 2018 10:44 AM
Spanish government withdraws diplomatic status to Flanders delegate in Spain
Foreign ministry in Madrid argues criticism by Flemish parliament speaker over Catalan “political prisoners” is “unacceptable”
October 16, 2018 09:49 PM
Thousands gather in protests across Catalonia on imprisonment anniversary
The demonstrations were called exactly one year after activists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez were sent to pre-trial prison
October 16, 2018 09:27 PM
Government says jailed Jordis have committed 'no crime' and calls for their release
On the anniversary of their imprisonment, opposition insists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez do not deserve "special treatment"
October 16, 2018 05:29 PM
Society should be able to have its say on king, says Catalan government
October 16, 2018 04:54 PM
Spanish government to challenge motion against king
October 16, 2018 12:54 PM
One year on, pro-independence activists remain in pre-trial jail
October 16, 2018 12:29 PM
MEPs in Brussels call for release of jailed Catalan leaders
October 16, 2018 12:20 PM
Referendum websites blocked by Spain: Brussels won’t intervene but says restrictions must be proportionate
October 16, 2018 11:42 AM
Jailed leaders condemn 'violated rights' on anniversary of imprisonment
October 16, 2018 11:24 AM
Spain won't overturn decree facilitating companies fleeing Catalonia after all
October 15, 2018 02:59 PM
Amnesty calls for 'immediate release' of jailed leaders after year of detention
NGO says pre-trial imprisonment of Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart is "disproportionate" and restricts their rights to free speech and peaceful assembly
October 15, 2018 12:28 PM
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