Spanish president says defense of judge in Belgium is a ‘state matter’
Controversy erupts in case brought by exiled Catalan leaders as “translation error” is discovered in lawsuit
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Controversy erupts in case brought by exiled Catalan leaders as “translation error” is discovered in lawsuit
“How is it possible that the Spanish police violence on October 1 [referendum day] is not being investigated," asks current president after prosecutor moves against Catalan police
Individuals including Spain's Guardia Civil officer were carrying hooks and box cutters to strip off signs in favor of jailed political leaders
Magistrate leading independence case in Madrid summoned to appear in Brussels court after exiled Catalan leaders file lawsuit asking for "fair trial"
Speaking from Scotland, the Catalan leader admits that Spain’s new Socialist executive offers an “opportunity” for dialogue
Hardline unionists claim a political motive although both of the people involved deny it
First trip of former president after Spanish courts withdrew European arrest warrant against him, enabling him to return to Belgium from Germany
Congress in Madrid to vote on the issue with Catalan parties key players
Spanish Supreme Court grants first licence to any of the nine incarcerated officials
Foreign minister says appeal by Madrid is a "typical show of absurd and useless pride"
Spanish executive argues wrong administrative procedure but does not question relaunch of delegations
Prison board and prosecutor in favor of allowing Dolors Bassa out of prison to attend her mother’s imminent operation
Measure aims to ease city’s housing crisis, but opposition complains that local council already owns land not built on
Spanish official for security calls for "common sense" in dealing with the "sensitive" issue of political symbols in public spaces
Pro-independence parties and Socialists criticize unionist Cs' intention to not support decree authorizing removal of dictator’s body from Valley of the Fallen
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