Barcelona mayor won't attend King of Spain’s official reception
The Catalan parliament speaker will not be present at the event either, arguing that the king has not “addresed a single word” to victims of police violence on October 1
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“I will never stop denouncing the situation of jailed and exiled MPs,” says Parliament speaker
Torrent responds to the Barcelona Bar Association members who walked out when he criticized the existence of “political prisoners”
Judiciary members boycott Catalan Parliament president
Some Barcelona Bar Association members walked out when Roger Torrent denounced the existence of “political prisoners”
Pep Guardiola charged by FA for wearing yellow ribbon
English football association says symbol supporting imprisoned Catalan officials breaches regulations
Catalan poll: support for independence sinks
Only 41% of respondents want Catalonia to be an independent state, while those wanting to remain in Spain rise to 54%
Talks to form new government in Catalonia stalled
Pro-independence parties don’t agree on what role should Puigdemont play in the new cabinet
Imprisonment of Catalan leaders ‘sends a very scary message,’ says Amnesty director
Q&A with Gauri van Gulik, Amnesty International Europe’s director
Main unionist party accuses independence leaders of abandoning ship
Leader of Ciutadans calls for an end to “smoke and mirrors” from secessionist movement
Barcelona mayor stands up for families of jailed leaders
At event on Wednesday, Ada Colau called imprisonment in Madrid “unacceptable double punishment” for families
Scientific research frozen and social policies delayed: the consequences of Catalonia’s takeover
After four months under Madrid’s direct rule, culture, historical memory policies, education, and healthcare projects in Catalonia fostered by the government are now at stake
Switzerland ‘probably wouldn’t’ extradite Catalan leader
Anna Gabriel offences “seem prima vista to be political,” says Swiss government spokesperson
Spanish president ‘proud’ of police response in referendum
Mariano Rajoy praises the reaction of state security forces on October 1 as “defending democracy”
Mixed reaction to independence leader’s decision to stay in Geneva
Former MP Anna Gabriel’s refusal to return for court appearance draws support and criticism from political parties
Catalan leaders in jail are ‘political prisoners’ says ex-prosecutor
“The pro-independence movement is perfectly legal,” says José Maria Mena
Parties call for an end to political ‘paralysis’
Amid growing impatience over investiture, parliamentary bureau puts presidency law amendment on Tuesday’s agenda
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