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spanish king
Catalan president to attend Mediterranean Games despite Spain's king presence
Torra: "I will be there, these Games are in Catalonia"
Catalan president to attend Mediterranean Games despite Spain's king presence -
spanish king
President Torra: “Spain’s king should apologize to Catalan people”
President Torra: “Spain’s king should apologize to Catalan people” -
symbols
Mayor banned from office for hanging independence flag during election
Montse Venturós was requested twice to remove flag from Berga city council
Mayor banned from office for hanging independence flag during election -
spanish king
Quim Torra sends letter to king of Spain calling for dialogue and negotiation
Quim Torra sends letter to king of Spain calling for dialogue and negotiation -
judicial conflict
Spain rejects Belgium’s summons of judge Llarena
Spain rejects Belgium’s summons of judge Llarena <br> -
interview
Josef Lang: “I see the future of Europe’s emancipation movements in Catalonia”
Swiss historian and politician (Green Alternative Party)
Josef Lang: “I see the future of Europe’s emancipation movements in Catalonia” -
economy
Japanese consul sees ‘many opportunities for trade and investment’ in Catalonia
Naohito Watanabe calls for political and economic stability
Japanese consul sees ‘many opportunities for trade and investment’ in Catalonia -
analysis
Catalan independence has four upcoming chances between October and May
The moments that might bring back the proclamation of the Republic
Catalan independence has four upcoming chances between October and May -
opinion
Catalonia and Spain: do we need dialogue or negotiation?
Catalonia and Spain: do we need dialogue or negotiation? -
civil rights
Transfer of jailed Catalan leaders depends on Spanish government
Catalan Foreign Affairs minister says Spanish state is being extremely cynical
Transfer of jailed Catalan leaders depends on Spanish government -
political prisoners
Catalan Parliament Speaker takes judges to court for ‘violating rights’ of jailed MPs
Charges are filed against Spain's Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena and three others
Catalan Parliament Speaker takes judges to court for ‘violating rights’ of jailed MPs -
Foreign affairs
Catalonia to reopen main delegations abroad closed by Spanish government
Offices in large world cities could be operational again in “two or three weeks”
Catalonia to reopen main delegations abroad closed by Spanish government -
exile
The lawyer of deposed Catalan minister Clara Ponsatí considers summoning former Spanish ministers to Scotland court
The lawyer of deposed Catalan minister Clara Ponsatí considers summoning former Spanish ministers to Scotland court -
"open conflict"
Catalan President shows will to negotiate with Spanish government in letter to European leaders
Catalan President shows will to negotiate with Spanish government in letter to European leaders -
public diplomacy
Catalan government to revert Diplocat's ‘illegal’ closing
The Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia was shut down by the Spanish government during the period of direct rule
Catalan government to revert Diplocat's ‘illegal’ closing -
editorial
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez reciprocates Catalonia’s support with disturbing cabinet appointments
By Vicent Partal
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez reciprocates Catalonia’s support with disturbing cabinet appointments -
spanish government
Pedro Sánchez appoints Josep Borrell, outspoken critic of independence movement, as foreign affairs minister
Pedro Sánchez appoints Josep Borrell, outspoken critic of independence movement, as foreign affairs minister -
polemic
Video of Catalan political prisoners leaked to the press
Video of Catalan political prisoners leaked to the press -
message from prison
Jailed leader Junqueras urges new Spanish government to ‘take risks’
Jailed leader Junqueras urges new Spanish government to ‘take risks’ -
new raids
New Spanish police searches over independence referendum
New Spanish police searches over independence referendum -
political prisoners
MEPs ask new Spanish Interior minister to unblock visits to jailed Catalan leaders
MEPs ask new Spanish Interior minister to unblock visits to jailed Catalan leaders -
new government
Catalan government takes office lifting Spanish direct rule
Catalonia has a new executive again, 7 months after self-government suspension
Catalan government takes office lifting Spanish direct rule -
the end of article 155
Seven long months of Spanish direct rule in Catalonia are over
Seven long months of Spanish direct rule in Catalonia are over -
economy
Is Catalonia sinking due to the independence proces?
Is Catalonia sinking due to the independence proces? -
infrastructures
Setbacks and delays of the Mediterranean Corridor high-speed train link
Setbacks and delays of the Mediterranean Corridor high-speed train link -
economy
Nestlé and Siemens announce new projects in Barcelona region
Nestlé and Siemens announce new projects in Barcelona region -
economy
PortAventura theme park forecasts more than 5 million record visitors this season
PortAventura theme park forecasts more than 5 million record visitors this season -
OPINION
The Establishment’s 'Controversialization' of the President of Catalonia
Article by Trinity College professor Thomas Harrington
The Establishment’s 'Controversialization' of the President of Catalonia -
opinion
The attacks on Catalan President Quim Torra: lies, traps and manipulations
Article by Pere Cardús
The attacks on Catalan President Quim Torra: lies, traps and manipulations -
long-distance walk
Jordi Arrufat: “I am walking the Baltic Way because I believe in the cause of freedom and democracy”
Jordi Arrufat: “I am walking the Baltic Way because I believe in the cause of freedom and democracy” -
denouncement
The long way from the European Parliament in Brussels to a prison in Madrid
The long way from the European Parliament in Brussels to a prison in Madrid -
freedom of expression
Rapper Valtònyc goes into exile to avoid prison
Rapper Valtònyc goes into exile to avoid prison -
direct rule
Ciudadanos calls for control of Catalan finances, police and public media
Ciudadanos calls for control of Catalan finances, police and public media -
symbols
The battle about yellow colour in Catalonia
Unionist Ciudadanos MP removes yellow ribbon in Parliament
The battle about yellow colour in Catalonia -
battle of symbols
Protesters lay down yellow towels in beach as mayor bans crosses
Police detain man who tried to damage pro-independence installation
Protesters lay down yellow towels in beach as mayor bans crosses -
extradition
Spanish Supreme Court unable to prove misuse of funds before German court
Spanish Supreme Court unable to prove misuse of funds before German court -
misuse or not misuse
‘I don’t know how they paid for the ballot boxes, but not with public funds’
‘I don’t know how they paid for the ballot boxes, but not with public funds’ -
extradition process
German court turns down prison request for Puigdemont
German court turns down prison request for Puigdemont -
extradition denied
Belgium rejects extraditing Catalan pro-independence leaders
Belgium rejects extraditing Catalan pro-independence leaders -
new president
Quim Torra takes oath as the 131st President of Catalonia
Quim Torra takes oath as the 131st President of Catalonia -
analysis
What lies behind the election of a provisional president in Catalonia?
What lies behind the election of a provisional president in Catalonia? -
new government
Spanish court blocks appointment of would-be Catalan ministers in jail
Spanish court blocks appointment of would-be Catalan ministers in jail -
1-oct referendum
Council of Europe includes police violence during Catalan referendum in human rights annual report
Council of Europe includes police violence during Catalan referendum in human rights annual report -
1-Oct referendum
Spain is ‘obstructing’ investigation on police violence in Catalonia, says Amnesty International
Spain is ‘obstructing’ investigation on police violence in Catalonia, says Amnesty International -
european parliament
Spanish journalists denounce manipulation and censorship of public broadcaster TVE in Brussels
Spanish journalists denounce manipulation and censorship of public broadcaster TVE in Brussels -
warning
Spain fails to implement anti-corruption measures
Spain fails to implement anti-corruption measures -
international law
Spanish president only EU leader to not attend Sofia summit with Kosovo
Spanish president only EU leader to not attend Sofia summit with Kosovo -
macro operation
Police raids are a ‘smokescreen’ for PP corruption say pro-independence parties
Police raids are a ‘smokescreen’ for PP corruption say pro-independence parties -
historical memory
Spain to keep nobility title honouring dictator Francisco Franco
Spanish Justice minister says it is only an "honorary title"
Spain to keep nobility title honouring dictator Francisco Franco -
flemish parliament
Juncker insists dialogue is needed to solve Catalan crisis
European Commission president says mediation would only be possible if Spain asks for it
Juncker insists dialogue is needed to solve Catalan crisis
More news
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solidarity
Chomsky among academics calling for release of Catalan political prisoners
Chomsky among academics calling for release of Catalan political prisoners -
extradition processS
Spain’s Supreme Court criticises German justice <br>Spain’s Supreme Court criticises German justice <br> -
the catalan case
Six months of Catalan government in exile
Six months of Catalan government in exile -
puigdemont vs. spain
Catalan president takes case to UN Human Rights Committee
Catalan president takes case to UN Human Rights Committee -
report
The Catalan government in exile: what it will do and how it will operate
The Catalan government in exile: what it will do and how it will operate -
civil rights
Catalan Parliament president takes “violation of rights” to the UN
Catalan Parliament president takes “violation of rights” to the UN -
civil rights
Hundreds of thousands protest in Barcelona for release of political prisoners
Hundreds of thousands protest in Barcelona for release of political prisoners -
european parliament
EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform presented in Barcelona
EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform presented in Barcelona
Interviews
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bremen university professor
Axel Schönberger:
'Spain hasn’t been a democracy since October 27, 2017' Axel Schönberger: <br>'Spain hasn’t been a democracy since October 27, 2017' -
former catalan education minister
Clara Ponsatí:
'The Spanish state is unable to annihilate Catalonia' Clara Ponsatí: <br>'The Spanish state is unable to annihilate Catalonia' -
welsh mp
Jonathan Edwards:
‘The actions of the Spanish State against Catalonia are tyrannical’ Jonathan Edwards: <br>‘The actions of the Spanish State against Catalonia are tyrannical’ -
member belgian parliament
Hendrik Bogaert:
‘They are political prisoners and Europe should intervene’ Hendrik Bogaert: <br>‘They are political prisoners and Europe should intervene’
Catalan Culture
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unesco world book day
Catalonia celebrates St Jordi’s Day with books and roses
Catalonia celebrates St Jordi’s Day with books and roses -
culture
‘El Celler de Can Roca’ ranked world’s third-best restaurant and awarded best service
‘El Celler de Can Roca’ ranked world’s third-best restaurant and awarded best service -
culture
Barcelona’s top music festival Primavera Sound is back
Barcelona’s top music festival Primavera Sound is back -
PRITZKER PRIZE
Catalan firm RCR wins Pritzker Prize, considered architecture’s highest honour
Catalan firm RCR wins Pritzker Prize, considered architecture’s highest honour