Catalonia must have a government ‘as soon as possible,’ says Italian ex-PM
Enrico Letta says having pro-independence leaders in jail makes the political situation "even more complex"
April 28, 2018 06:26 PM
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Impact on Catalonia of six months under direct rule
How has the country fared since a declaration of independence in October led the Spanish government to suspend self government?
April 27, 2018 01:13 PM
Junqueras requests transfer to Catalan prison
Deposed Catalan vice president has been jailed in Madrid since November
April 27, 2018 11:17 AM
Constitutional Court admits appeal blocking Puigdemont bid
Three months on, judges finally decide to consider Spanish government’s challenge of deposed Catalan leader’s swearing-in
April 26, 2018 07:50 PM
Jailed pro-independence leaders urge forming a government
Spanish government to appeal against law change to swear in Puigdemont
April 26, 2018 11:54 AM
Spanish TV journalists denounce ‘manipulation and censorship’ in European Parliament
The chamber also registers a complaint against Catalan media by a former PP official
April 25, 2018 03:40 PM
Madrid president Cifuentes resigns
A major People’s Party figure, she quits amid scandals regarding shoplifting and her master’s degree
April 25, 2018 01:35 PM
Unionist party to challenge MP’s proxy vote in Spain’s Constitutional Court
Ciutadans vows to appeal after Parliament bureau confirms decision and deposed minister Comín votes in Parliament from Brussels
April 25, 2018 10:59 AM
Spanish PM threatens legal action against proxy vote decision
Unionist parties condemn parliament bureau allowing MP abroad to delegate vote in Catalan chamber
April 24, 2018 07:08 PM
Parliament bureau accepts delegated vote of MP in Brussels
Decision makes appointment of a new president easier before deadline expires on May 22
April 24, 2018 12:46 PM
Manuel Valls on Barcelona mayor bid: “Count on me”
Former French PM awarded by unionist Societat Civil Catalana group
April 24, 2018 11:26 AM
Politicians urge Catalan public to enjoy Sant Jordi
Yellow roses become a symbol in support of pro-independence leaders in jail and abroad
April 23, 2018 01:15 PM
One month for parties to avoid snap election
If the Catalan chamber does not swear in a president before May 22, election will automatically be called for mid-July
April 22, 2018 04:02 PM
'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
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
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