Catalan Parliament unanimously nullifies Francoist sentences
64,000 victims of fascist repression get justice more than 40 years since the end of the dictatorship, including executed president Lluís Companys
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Catalan referendum a ‘European challenge’ says National Pact for the Referendum member in Brussels
Francesc de Dalmases states Catalans will vote in October 1 independence referendum in meeting with think tanks, States representatives and foreign journalists
Anniversary of Spain’s first democratic elections shows political division 40 years on
King of Spain criticises attempts to “divide Spanish citizens” in veiled reference to Catalan pro-independence movement
Spanish Guardia Civil interrogates civil servants amid independence vote preparations
Some investigations refer to Catalan government’s institutional campaign inviting citizens resident abroad to register on external electoral roll
Catalan independence 'no threat' to foreign investment
Head of government’s German delegation tells Catalan News that figures show investor confidence in Catalonia abroad, but warns no state will speak up for independence without tangible results
Catalan government insists there will be ballot boxes for independence referendum
Executive pledges to resist Spanish pressure and explore other legal avenues to provide polling stations with means to vote on October 1 after accreditation process declared null
Former Spanish police inspector admits that “politicians have tried to use the police for political aims”
Villarejo implies that the head of Spanish police was under the instruction of the Spanish Vice President in order to investigate Catalan pro-independence leaders
'New York Times' defends independence referendum in Catalonia
"The best outcome for Spain would be to permit the referendum, and for Catalan voters to reject independence" says newspaper NYT editorial
Longtime German MP urges Europe to intervene in the Catalan question
German Socialist Bernhard von Grünberg says Europe cannot look away while Spain reverts to authoritarianism
Rajoy rejects defining Spain as ‘plurinational’
Spanish president dismisses opposition proposal arguing the Constitution only includes "nationalities and regions"
Independence referendum details to be unveiled on July 4
The Catalan government will launch a website and hold more than 200 events throughout the country to explain the legal framework behind the vote
Court admits case against Catalan minister for ballot box purchase
Government vows to go ahead with acquisition claiming it is legal
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
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