Lithuanian president shows reluctance against making Catalan an official EU language
Gitanas Nauseda says he "remains open" to accepting it, but fears it "could trigger a wave of similar requests"
January 19, 2024 11:14 AM
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Catalan president Pere Aragonès to lead ERC's next election ticket
Candidacy to be backed by party head Junqueras, ending speculation about a potential return to the forefront
January 19, 2024 09:52 AM
Judge rejects appeal against sending Tsunami Democràtic case to Supreme Court
Carles Puigdemont, Marta Rovira and ten others being investigated for terrorism
January 18, 2024 02:22 PM
Amnesty law Congress vote set for January 30
Pro-independence parties want amendments to include actions by activist group Tsunami Democràtic
January 18, 2024 01:25 PM
Congress lawyers question constitutionality of amnesty bill
Spanish presidency minister closes door on amendments covering CDR and Tsunami Democràtic
January 17, 2024 07:01 PM
Catalan police official to take ‘unjust persecution’ to court over Operation Catalonia
Josep Lluís Trapero denounces the ‘serious legal consequences’ suffered by some in police force
January 17, 2024 04:02 PM
Pro-independence parties register separate amendments to draft amnesty bill
ERC and Junts fail to reach agreement with Socialists over terrorism clause wording
January 16, 2024 09:21 PM
Spying report on Catalan president to be partially declassified
Pere Aragonès had been targeted with Pegasus spyware, as revealed in 2022
January 16, 2024 03:43 PM
Barcelona to appoint night mayor in charge of nocturnal cultural activities
Jaume Collboni asserts his council will be "progressive" but avoids naming governing partner
January 16, 2024 01:00 PM
Former chief prosecutor of Catalonia illegally investigated by conservative Spanish government
Various businesspeople also targeted by Rajoy's PP administration during the height of the independence push
January 16, 2024 11:24 AM
New documents show illegal investigation of Catalan independence camp by Spanish government
Police leadership carried out covert operations with aim of halting push to separate from Spain
January 15, 2024 09:55 AM
Climate Action Ministry plans to transfer water from Ebre River
Catalan proposal includes linking reservoirs in Priorat to guarantee irrigation support
January 15, 2024 03:13 PM
Catalan president criticizes Junts for linking migration to crime
Pere Aragonès condemns proposal to deport convicted migrants who re-offend
January 14, 2024 02:19 PM
Pedro Sánchez warns migrant deportations are Spanish government's responsibility
Spanish PM weighs in on controversial row over transfer of immigration powers to Catalonia
January 14, 2024 12:46 PM
Junts deny accusations of xenophobia amid immigration powers row
Jordi Turull defends Catalonia's right to deport convicted migrants who re-offend
January 13, 2024 03:53 PM
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