Court admits case against Catalan minister for ballot box purchase
Government vows to go ahead with acquisition claiming it is legal
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Local Socialist leader says Catalonia 'has no right to self-determination '
Núria Parlon warns that an independence referendum is "not the right solution" to the Catalan question
Romeva tells consular corps: “It’s impossible until someone does it”
Foreign affairs minister praises country’s willingness for reinvention at Priorat meeting with foreign diplomats
'Yes' vote ahead in referendum poll with 64% turnout
Some 62% of Podemos voters and third of ‘No’ voters would take part in 1 October vote despite prohibition of Spanish government
Catalan president praises “exemplary” referendum in Swiss canton shift
The town of Moutier decided to transfer from Bern to Jura in a peaceful decision respected by both parts
Catalan President suggests “necessary” referendum debate in Congress
Puigdemont writes the President of the Spanish Parliament asking for a date to present his independence vote plans before the chamber
Government to recruit 4,500 volunteers for October 1 referendum
The Catalan president is committed to holding a referendum with all democratic guarantees
Spanish investment in Catalan cultural institutions unbalanced, says Government
Madrid's cultural institutions receive more public funds than those in Catalonia, such as Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art
Podemos’ far-left wing supports referendum
Denying the right of Catalan citizens to decide their political future is “denying democracy”, the 'Anticapitalists' warn
MEPs disobey by speaking Catalan in EU Parliament
During his campaign to become President of the EU Parliament, Tajani promised to promote the use of the Catalan
Pep Guardiola calls on the international community to support the Catalan referendum
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
Sued MP before the court: “I’m not pro-independence, I’m just a democrat”
Nuet is accused of disobedience and perversion of justice for allowing a debate on independence
Independence Referendum decree to be approved “at the beginning of September”
Puigdemont offers to explain referendum plan in Congress, Madrid says 'no'
Catalonia to hold self-determination referendum on October 1, 2017
Puigdemont announced the date and question of the vote flanked by Vice President Oriol Junqueras and the rest of his government
“The referendum will not take place,” says Spanish government
Supporters and opponents react to the announcement that the independence referendum in Catalonia will be held on October 1
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