Politics

Over 200,000 people have so far signed up to attend this year's self-determination demonstration on Catalonia's national day

European Democratic Lawyers condemn "threats" and "defamatory statements" against those representing Puigdemont and other exiled politicians

Defense lawyer requests high-profile case to be analyzed by three judges

President to speak at conference, expected to call on Spanish leader for "concrete facts" on how to solve political conflict

"We have not protested on the streets for 10 years for more self-government or for a new statute,” says Esquerra spokeswoman

In the days before his talk, Carles Puigdemont will also publish a book on the political crisis in English, French and Dutch

Catalan president forcefully rejects Miquel Iceta’s suggestion that government strategy might "harm" fate of prosecuted leaders

Quim Torra to give a speech on next steps for independence movement

Incarcerated Junts per Catalunya officials also complain about technical obstacles to preparing their defense

Mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau supports hanging yellow ribbons in solidarity with the jailed and exiled leaders

Quim Torra says he has a commitment to "obey the Catalan people," while Spanish counterpart hints at more direct rule if law is broken

Pablo Llarena being sued in case put forward by exiled Catalan pro-independence leaders

Unionist Ciutadans takes such signs to ombudsman while Catalan vice president calls on the party to stop "confrontation strategy"

Unionist Ciutadans, hosting the rally, claim assailant was not part of organization

Participants attacked TeleMadrid cameraman thinking it to be the Catalan public broadcaster in a tense gathering