'We call for release of political prisoners,' says EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform spokesperson
Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza criticizes “lack of action” from Europe in interview with Catalan News
April 20, 2018 06:55 PM
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Diplocat advisors to continue work despite dissolution
Some 20 advisory council members hope activities of the organization “will resume soon”
April 20, 2018 03:56 PM
Madrid sacks two Catalan government officials using Article 155
"As they could not get the big prey, they are going after the small ones now," says dismissed director of Public Administration School
April 20, 2018 02:39 PM
'It's shocking so few people are ready to speak out,' says EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform
Spokesman of new group of MEPs says Spain wants to "humiliate" Catalan leaders by imprisoning them
April 20, 2018 01:06 PM
Speaker urges ‘not to forget cultural heritage’ on Sant Jordi
Roger Torrent reminded audience of “those who cannot be with us to celebrate,” at public event ahead of the holiday
April 20, 2018 12:57 PM
Spanish authorities at odds over funding of referendum
Supreme Court asks treasury to clarify claims that no public money was used for vote, while opposition calls for resignations
April 20, 2018 12:16 PM
Manuel Valls may run for Barcelona mayor
France’s former PM “will think about” joining Ciutadans bid
April 20, 2018 12:08 PM
Parliament speaker meets UN rapporteurs and Francophonie representative
Roger Torrent welcomes an offer by the Geneva mayor to mediate between Catalonia and Spain to find a “political” solution
April 19, 2018 02:00 PM
Controversy over Barça president’s support of jailed leaders
FCBarcelona to play Spanish Cup final on Saturday, with Spain's anthem likely to be booed by fans
April 19, 2018 12:46 PM
Independence movement is ‘populist’ and a problem for Europe, says Spanish VP
Former French prime minister agrees and urges German judges to hand Puigdemont over to Spain
April 19, 2018 12:37 PM
Spain to retaliate against Brussels delegation after deposed minister’s visit
Lluís Puig’s participation in Catalan delegation event sparks controversy
April 19, 2018 11:31 AM
Switzerland won't extradite Catalan leader for “politically motivated” crimes
German prosecutor, meanwhile, confirms case for Puigdemont’s extradition will be ready in “next few days”
April 18, 2018 07:12 PM
Scottish trade unions call for release of all Catalan “political prisoners”
In manifesto, London and Edinburgh governments urged to use "political influence"
April 18, 2018 06:33 PM
Parliament speaker “thinks he is Puigdemont’s lawyer,” says unionist Cs leader
Inés Arrimadas says her party will try to avoid Catalan chamber issuing a lawsuit against Spain’s Supreme Court
April 18, 2018 03:27 PM
MPs blocked by Spain still presidential candidates, claim Puigdemont’s party
Junts per Catalunya candidacy did not discuss an alternative bid for the post in a meeting with Puigdemont in Berlin
April 18, 2018 02:23 PM
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