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
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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
Manuel Valls may run for Barcelona mayor
France’s former PM “will think about” joining Ciutadans bid
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
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
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
Spain to retaliate against Brussels delegation after deposed minister’s visit
Lluís Puig’s participation in Catalan delegation event sparks controversy
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”
Scottish trade unions call for release of all Catalan “political prisoners”
In manifesto, London and Edinburgh governments urged to use "political influence"
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
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
‘I’m a political prisoner,’ says MP
Turull urges Spanish judge to do “justice and no politics”
‘I’m a political prisoner,’ says presidential candidate
Turull urges Spanish judge to do “justice and no politics”
Parliament speaker asks UN to get “involved” in defending fundamental rights
Roger Torrent, from Geneva, says he has found “consensus to find a political resolution” to the Catalan situation
Catalan parties question Parliament speaker’s UN trip
Groups outside the pro-independence camp say forming a new government should be the chamber’s priority
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