Spanish socialists considering motion of no-confidence against Rajoy
Move comes after judge sentences PP former treasurer to more than 30 years in jail for corruption plot
May 24, 2018 10:12 PM
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The female jailed leaders, the ‘forgotten’ ones
Movement to support women who are either in prison or abroad launched
May 24, 2018 08:27 PM
Police raids a ‘smokescreen’ for PP corruption, say pro-independence parties
Spanish minister calls police operation part of “the normal functioning of our institutions”
May 24, 2018 04:57 PM
Deposed official denied freedom again by Spanish judge
Joaquim Forn previously renounced seat in parliament in order to persuade Spain’s judiciary to release him
May 24, 2018 01:55 PM
End of direct rule in Catalonia 'in Torra’s hands', says Spanish government
President Rajoy and his delegate insist on “normal” and “effective” Catalan executive for return of self-rule
May 24, 2018 11:26 AM
Basque PNV to support Spain’s budget despite Catalan standoff
Party considered withdrawing support from Rajoy’s government
May 23, 2018 05:00 PM
Spanish government and unionist groups pursue colour yellow
Delegate in Catalonia’s letter to mayors asking for “neutrality” in public spaces, latest effort to stop solidarity trend
May 23, 2018 01:28 PM
Spanish judge takes deposed leadership of Catalan police to court
The sedition and criminal organization indictments also include a Home Affairs official and refer to referendum episode
May 23, 2018 01:11 PM
Spanish Socialist leader ramps up criticism of Catalan president
PSOE head Pedro Sánchez again calls Torra a ‘racist’ while Catalan party wing takes softer tone
May 23, 2018 01:03 PM
Catalan government on hold as president studies legal action against Madrid
Spanish government blocks reinstatement of ministers in jail and abroad
May 23, 2018 12:47 PM
New Catalan government still up in the air
Spanish executive opposes appointing ministers from previous cabinet who are in jail or abroad
May 22, 2018 05:06 PM
Spain’s Constitutional Court denies jailed MPs freedom
Oriol Junqueras and Jordi Sànchez asked to be released while court decides on their case
May 22, 2018 04:16 PM
German court turns down prison request for Puigdemont
Schleswig-Holstein court still sees no reason to extradite him for rebellion despite new information sent by Spain
May 22, 2018 03:24 PM
Ciutadans to challenge Catalan president’s inauguration in court
Unionist party aims to suspend the appointment of Quim Torra
May 22, 2018 01:48 PM
Parliament speaker says keeping direct rule “illegally” is “unconceivable”
Roger Torrent visits pro-independence officials in three Madrid prisons
May 22, 2018 12:23 PM
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