Uncertainty about when exactly transition law will be passed
With no date for bill’s passage, Catalan executive reiterates its determination to hold referendum despite criticism from opposition
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Q&A on the Catalan transitional law
The legal text gives shape to the first steps of an eventual Catalan state
Opposition parties dismiss transitional jurisprudence bill
Parties in Catalonia and Madrid against independence roundly reject proposed legislation for founding a Catalan republic calling it a ‘ruse’ that will never be implemented
Law of transitional jurisprudence to be passed before October 1 vote
Both Catalan and Spanish languages will be official in an independent Catalonia and dual nationality will be accepted, according to the legal text
Catalan Law of Transitional Jurisprudence, to be presented today at noon
It is meant to provide legal framework for independence if Yes wins in October 1 referendum
King Felipe VI’s presence in Barcelona antiterrorist march causes discomfort
Some see Spanish monarchy as “indirectly responsible” for the attacks because of his relationship with Saudi Arabia
Spain keeps Erdogan dissident in prison
Catalan politicians are “worried about Hamza Yalçin’s possible extradition to Turkey”
How will the attacks affect the Catalan sovereignty debate?
Worldwide media from the BBC to the Wall Street Journal take up the issue of how recent tragic events in Catalonia might influence the country’s push for independence
President Puigdemont urges integration of Catalan police with Europol
Vice president demands meeting with Spanish counterpart to tackle “688 million euro” debt on security
Repatriation of international victims of Barcelona attack to start 'as quickly as possible'
Authorities have formally identified victims from Portugal, Italy and Argentina and there are injured from 22 nationalities in hospitals
Catalan and Spanish governments express commitment to fighting terrorism after Barcelona attack
Madrid authorities might increase the risk alert to its highest level on Saturday and will hold antiterrorist meeting next week
Leaders around the world condemn the attack in Barcelona
Mayors of other cities affected by terrorism, institutions and political leaders have expressed their support
'Democracy will overthrow terrorism and brutality,' says Catalan President
13 dead and some 80 more injured in Barcelona terrorist attack and police arrest two suspects
Spain’s Constitutional Court makes no concessions to Catalonia over referendum bill
Judges turn down appeal to reconsider suspension of a ruling enabling pro-independence parties to pass laws on a single reading
Catalonia and Spain take stock ahead of looming referendum
Parliament Bureau’s Referendum bill go-ahead postponed as opposition calls for snap election
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