Row in Brussels over 'linguistic discrimination' in Catalonia
Pro-independence MEP denies unionist Societat Civil Catalana’s allegations of “violations” of Spanish speakers’ rights
April 25, 2018 12:35 PM
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Catalan union in court over November strike
Intersindical-CSC accused of calling political work stoppage after the imprisonment of government officials
April 25, 2018 12:09 PM
Spanish home affairs minister under fire for confiscation of yellow shirts at football final
Pro-independence senators criticize Spanish government’s “authoritarian drift” and “paranoia” after 199 yellow shirts seized at Copa del Rey match
April 24, 2018 06:11 PM
Jailed MP punished for recorded message in election campaign
The repercussions for Jordi Sànchez, incarcerated near Madrid, include increased time in his cell to 18 hours
April 24, 2018 05:02 PM
Rent in Barcelona most expensive in Spain
Prices rise in six out of ten of capital’s districts in first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018 04:02 PM
Workplace injury figures ‘unsustainable’ says major trade union
432 have died in last 5 years in Catalonia due to accidents at work, according to UGT report
April 24, 2018 01:32 PM
Jailed pro-independence activist requests transfer to Catalan prison
Jordi Cuixart lawyers say that his rights to a family life and privacy as well as the rights of his one-year-old son are being violated as he is imprisoned 700 km away from home
April 24, 2018 10:49 AM
Open doors day at Catalan government headquarters turns political
Visitors leave yellow roses in support of sacked ministers in jail or abroad
April 23, 2018 03:29 PM
Love, books and roses
Today, Catalans celebrate Sant Jordi, one of the most cherished and romantic days of the year
April 23, 2018 09:58 AM
Controversy over confiscated yellow t-shirts at Copa del Rey final
Law association calls it a severe violation of fundamental rights
April 22, 2018 06:23 PM
Spain's anthem booed at the Copa del Rey final
The police confiscated yellow t-shirts with independence slogans and banners before the match
April 21, 2018 10:33 PM
Sant Esteve de les Roures: welcome to Catalonia’s new political satire
Fake town found in Spanish police report descends into mockery on social media
April 21, 2018 02:28 PM
Chomsky among top academics calling for ‘immediate’ release of Catalan leaders
Scholars from over a hundred universities sign a letter against the “repression” representing a “permanent stain on European democracy”
April 21, 2018 09:45 AM
Spanish intervention halts Sant Jordi institutional events
Following Article 155, the traditional mass and blessing of roses will not be held; only government open doors and performances maintained
April 20, 2018 04:15 PM
Report refutes Spanish claims of Catalan ‘fake news’
Accusations based on "inaccurate data" according to internet expert who sent document to UK parliament
April 20, 2018 02:22 PM
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