'If one of them didn't end up with a broken rib, they were close'
New footage shows Spanish police violence on referendum day
September 28, 2018 01:58 PM
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Government to contest Spain's court challenge to reopening offices abroad
Foreign minister in London to oversee return to operation of office representing Catalonia in the UK and Ireland
September 28, 2018 01:51 PM
Spain yet to launch ‘systemic investigation’ into 'excessive police force' during referendum
Human Rights Watch regrets that one year after the vote, the Spanish government offers "no response" to calls for independent enquiry
September 28, 2018 11:49 AM
Judge dismisses Puigdemont's suit against men who threatened him from a tank
Magistrate was also critical of the former president, the pro-independence movement and the Catalan police
September 28, 2018 11:35 AM
Socialist leader says pre-trial prison is 'taking too long,' questions rebellion charges
Miquel Iceta admits jailing of pro-independence leaders makes political negotiation "more difficult"
September 27, 2018 06:43 PM
Spanish judiciary rejects releasing jailed leaders again
Carme Forcadell and Jordi Cuixart were denied requests after being 6 and 11 months in pre-trial prison
September 27, 2018 01:45 PM
Leaked audios reveal Spanish police commissioner's alleged link to prostitution network
Spain's current justice minister comes under pressure after conversations emerge with former jailed inspector
September 27, 2018 11:25 AM
ALDE party bureau calls vote to expel Puigdemont's PDeCAT
Board members put forth proposal but final decision is to be taken by Council members on October 27
September 26, 2018 10:17 PM
Madrid challenges reopening of Catalan government delegations
The action was appealed at Spain's High Court in Catalonia (TSJC)
September 26, 2018 09:26 PM
Diplomatic tension between Spain and Belgium over letter supporting jailed leader
Spanish authorities complain to Belgian ambassador in Madrid about letter from Flemish Parliament president in support of Carme Forcadell
September 26, 2018 06:48 PM
'Barcelona, European Capital,' name of Valls' ticket for Catalan capital
Candidacy of former French prime minister backed by unionist Ciutadans seeks more support but People's Party only one not to rule out alliance
September 26, 2018 04:49 PM
Catalan MEP calls Spanish judiciary 'out of tune' with other European justice systems
In Vienna, Josep Maria Terricabras urges EU human rights agency to give its "opinion" on cases of rights' abuse in Catalonia
September 26, 2018 12:41 PM
Tusk rules out role as mediator in Catalan crisis
European Council head rejects Carles Puigdemont's suggestion he could arbitrate between Spain and Catalonia but will continue "encouraging dialogue"
September 26, 2018 11:23 AM
Former French PM Valls confirms candidacy as Barcelona mayor
The former Socialist leader will run on a ticket supported by unionist Ciutadans party
September 25, 2018 08:29 PM
Opposition threatens legal action if Parliament fails to suspend MPs
Cs party critical of deal by pro-independence parties on Supreme Court ruling and says government plan "ignores half of Catalans"
September 25, 2018 07:35 PM
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