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Al Jazeera English - 26 Feb 2020 16:46
Major breakthroughs are not expected on Wednesday, but the fact the talks are happening is encouraging, say experts.
Protests Greet the Spanish King in Secession-Focused Catalonia
Time - 5 Nov 2019 03:52
Monday's royal visit was the first since the imprisonment of nine politicians and activists who led the 2017 drive for s...
Spanish police clash with thousands of Catalan protesters in Barcelona
The Guardian - 27 Oct 2019 06:13
Police charge 10,000-strong crowd as pro-independence demonstration turns violent Spanish police and militant elements i...
Future uncertain for Catalan separatists elected in Europe
Miami Herald - 27 May 2019 16:50
Three jailed or fugitive Catalan politicians hope to use their freshly won seats in the European Parliament as loudspeak...
Spain: Separatists clash with police in protest of far-right
Miami Herald - 30 Mar 2019 16:12
Police in Barcelona say they have arrested seven people during clashes with radical Catalan separatists protesting again...
Catalan Leaders' Trial Starts, and Spain's Government Fights for Its Survival
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 15:32
Twelve people face charges over their roles in the secession attempt of 2017, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scram...
Spain Catalonia: Madrid mass protest over talks policy
BBC - 10 Feb 2019 14:20
Spain's right-wing opposition says the Socialist government is giving in to separatist pressure.
Spain: 2 Catalan separatists start hunger strike in prison
Miami Herald - 1 Dec 2018 14:57
Two leaders of Catalonia's separatist movement who have spent the last year in prison started a hunger strike on Saturda...
Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona
Miami Herald - 10 Nov 2018 15:32
Police in Barcelona have briefly clashed with Catalan separatists who are protesting a rally by Spain's national police ...
Spain faces calls to release Catalan activists from jail
Miami Herald - 16 Oct 2018 16:44
The Spanish government is facing calls from Catalan politicians and human rights groups to release jailed separatists, i...
A year later, Catalonia's secession vote scars region, Spain
Miami Herald - 30 Sep 2018 15:53
A secession vote in Spain's Catalonia region that took place amid police violence one year ago not only posed a traumati...
Catalan leader says prison transfer is no olive branch
Miami Herald - 4 Jul 2018 16:54
Six of nine prominent Catalan separatist politicians jailed for promoting the region's drive to secede from Spain have b...
Spanish minister: Constitution is way to handle Catalonia
Miami Herald - 9 Jun 2018 15:31
The new Spanish government minister tasked with managing the Catalonia region's secession movement says constitutional r...
Germany rejects Spanish medals for Catalan separatist arrest
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 15:46
Officials in Germany are refusing to let Spain give medals to German police officers who detained Catalan separatist Car...
The Latest: Catalan official fights extradition in Scotland
Miami Herald - 12 Apr 2018 16:13
The Latest on the fallout from the Catalonia region's attempt to break away from Spain (all times local): 3:55 p.m. The ...
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont released from German jail on bail
Al Jazeera English - 6 Apr 2018 14:53
Court rules he could be released on bail pending a decision on his extradition to Spain on Thursday.
Former Catalan leader says from jail: 'We are not criminals'
Fox News - 2 Apr 2018 16:07
Former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont says in a jail interview with two German members of parliament that h...
No Easter feast for Catalonia ex-leader in German jail
Miami Herald - 29 Mar 2018 16:37
Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont can't expect an Easter feast in the north German jail he's curren...
Furious demonstrators block roads in Catalonia to protest the arrest of former president
Daily Mail - 27 Mar 2018 16:57
Transport authorities in the northeastern Spanish region said a main motorway remained blocked in Figueres, near the bor...
Puigdemont arrest leaves Catalan independence movement on the ropes
Reuters - 26 Mar 2018 16:21
MADRID/BERLIN
Carles Puigdemont slips out of Finland despite arrest warrant
The Guardian - 25 Mar 2018 04:37
Former Catalan president, who lives in self-imposed exile in Belgium, had been visiting the country for talks with lawma...
Catalonia Parliament to vote on ex-govt spokesperson Jordi Turull's candidature as region's presiden...
Firstpost - 22 Mar 2018 04:37
Catalonia's parliament is to hold a debate and vote on Thursday on a new candidate for regional president, Jordi Turull,...
Spanish judge won't release Catalan separatist for vote
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2018 16:36
Spain's Supreme Court has turned down a request from a jailed Catalan separatist leader to attend the northeastern regio...
Catalan parliament to vote on regional leader next week
Miami Herald - 6 Mar 2018 14:58
Catalonia's parliament will vote next week on whether to elect a jailed separatist leader as the region's new president,...
Carles Puigdemont quits bid for Catalan presidency
CNN - 2 Mar 2018 04:22
Catalonia's former separatist leader, Carles Puigdemont, has withdrawn his candidacy for president of the Spanish region...
Catalan separatists keep up fight against Spanish government
Miami Herald - 1 Mar 2018 15:49
Separatist parties in Catalonia's regional parliament are continuing to defy the Spanish government, insisting that fugi...
Catalan independence leaders 'unlawfully imprisoned'
The Guardian - 1 Feb 2018 16:33
Lawyers for three men present submissions to UN working group on arbitrary detention Lawyers in London, Barcelona and Pa...
Fugitive Catalan chief seeks parliament protection for vote
Fox News - 29 Jan 2018 15:39
Catalonia's fugitive ex-president, Carles Puigdemont, is asking the region's parliament in a letter to guarantee his rig...
Spanish king: Catalan secession push 'attack on democracy'
Miami Herald - 24 Jan 2018 16:39
The recent Catalan push for independence was an attack on Spain's democratic system and should serve as a lesson for dem...
Catalan crisis rekindled as parliament proposes Puigdemont as leader
Reuters - 22 Jan 2018 17:00
MADRID/COPENHAGEN
Spain will retain direct rule of Catalonia if exiled ex-leader Carles Puigdemont is reelected, says ...
Firstpost - 16 Jan 2018 05:29
Spain will continue to rule the regional administration of Catalonia directly from Madrid in the event that its self-exi...
Catalonia's Separatists: In Exile. In Jail. In Power?
The New York Times - 6 Jan 2018 04:09
A tight regional election means tough coalition talks. But this time, eight separatist lawmakers are either in prison aw...
Catalan separatist leader Oriol Junqueras denied bail
The Guardian - 5 Jan 2018 15:26
Spanish supreme court says Junqueras must remain in custody as he may attempt to relaunch independence effort if release...
Ousted Catalan leader urges Madrid to accept results, negotiate
CNN - 31 Dec 2017 04:55
The former leader of Catalonia urged Madrid to enter political negotiations following a regional election that gave pro-...
Spain's King Calls on Catalonia to Step Back from Secession in His Annual Christmas Eve Address
Time - 25 Dec 2017 05:46
"2017 for Spain has been, without a doubt, a difficult year for our commonwealth," King Felipe VI said
Deposed Catalan president offers to meet Rajoy, but not in Spain
The Guardian - 22 Dec 2017 14:42
Carles Puigdemont, who faces arrest if he returns to Spain, says he will meet Mariano Rajoy in any other EU country The ...
Catalonia election: Voters in bid to solve political crisis
BBC - 21 Dec 2017 06:30
Separatist and pro-Spanish parties in Catalonia contest a snap regional election called by Madrid.
Spain Catalonia: We may have broken the law - ex-minister Josep Rull
BBC - 9 Dec 2017 14:20
The former minister said that Spain's reaction to the declaration of independence was "too severe".
Catalan leader speaks for first time since warrants lifted
Miami Herald - 6 Dec 2017 16:51
Catalonia's secessionist leader says that he and four of his closest allies will stay in Belgium for the foreseeable fut...
Catalan arrest warrants withdrawn by Spain's Supreme Court
BBC - 5 Dec 2017 14:49
The Supreme Court says Carles Puigdemont and others have shown a willingness to return to Spain.
4 Catalans kept in Spanish jail; 6 others freed on bail
Miami Herald - 4 Dec 2017 15:51
A Spanish judge on Monday ordered that four prominent members of the Catalan independence movement should remain in cust...
Spain's Supreme Court reviews jailing of Catalan separatists
Miami Herald - 1 Dec 2017 16:55
A Spanish Supreme Court judge is set to decide on Monday if two Catalan pro-independence activists and eight former memb...
Poll: 24 percent of Catalans want secession bid to continue
Miami Herald - 27 Nov 2017 15:18
A month after Spain cracked down on Catalonia's push for independence, an opinion poll shows that less than a quarter of...
Fugitive Catalan leader launches campaign from Belgium
Miami Herald - 25 Nov 2017 15:25
The fugitive leader of Catalonia's separatist movement has launched his campaign for the upcoming Catalan elections from...
Spanish PM urges Catalans to vote separatists out of office
Miami Herald - 12 Nov 2017 14:58
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is urging Catalans to oust separatists from their regional parliament in an early e...
Catalonia's Top Lawmaker Has Been Jailed by a Spanish Judge
Time - 10 Nov 2017 03:58
A Madrid judge set bail for Carme Forcadell at 150,000 euros ($175,000) and confiscated her passport
Sacked Catalan president condemns 'brutal judicial offensive'
The Guardian - 6 Nov 2017 16:32
Exclusive: In Guardian article, Carles Puigdemont says he fears he and his colleagues will not receive fair hearing in S...
Catalonia ex-officials freed by Belgian judge
BBC - 6 Nov 2017 04:29
Carles Puigdemont and four colleagues reported to police after Spain issued an EU arrest warrant.
Deposed Catalan leader hands himself into Belgian police
Daily Mail - 5 Nov 2017 15:56
Puigdemont wrote in Dutch in his Twitter account on Saturday that he is 'prepared to fully cooperate with Belgian justic...
Catalonia: Sacked leaders summoned to Madrid court
BBC - 2 Nov 2017 04:08
Arrest warrants may be issued if Carles Puigdemont and 13 others fail to show at Spain's high court.
Ousted Catalan leader says he is not seeking political asylum, supports snap election
Fox News - 31 Oct 2017 16:55
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont tried to put asylum rumors to bed Tuesday, saying he was in Belgium to put an in...
Catalan independence: Sacked leader Puigdemont not seeking asylum
BBC - 31 Oct 2017 15:48
Carles Puigdemont says he and several colleagues went to Belgium for their safety and freedom.
Catalonia Leaders Face Rebellion Charges After Declaring Independence
The New York Times - 30 Oct 2017 15:49
Carles Puigdemont, the Catalan president, and others will be summoned to court, the attorney general said.
WATCH: Huge rally in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity
ABC News - 30 Oct 2017 04:44
Hundreds of thousands rallied in support of Spanish unity as the crisis over the Catalan separatist movement deepens.
Catalonia independence: Puigdemont 'could run if not in jail'
BBC - 30 Oct 2017 04:04
Madrid says Carles Puigdemont could stand for re-election - provided he has not been imprisoned.
'Reality sinking in' for Catalonia, minister warns
Sky News - 29 Oct 2017 15:48
Spain's foreign minister has said "reality is already sinking in" for Catalonia after Madrid dismissed the parliament.
Catalonia independence: 300,000 attend Barcelona pro-Spain rally
BBC - 29 Oct 2017 14:50
Many of the 300,000 protesters chanted that the sacked Catalan leader should be jailed.
Catalan separatist leader refuses to step down
New York Post - 29 Oct 2017 04:21
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont refused to step down as the region's president Saturday, hours after the Spa...
Ousted Catalan Leader Vows to Fight Spain's Takeover
Time - 28 Oct 2017 16:33
Spain took formal direct control of Catalonia on Saturday
Catalan police call for neutrality as Spain exerts control
Reuters - 28 Oct 2017 14:51
MADRID/BARCELONA
The Latest: Anti-independence activists protest in Madrid
Fox News - 28 Oct 2017 13:19
The Latest on the independence demands in Spain's northeast region of Catalonia(all times local): ___ 1:15 p.m. Opponent...
Spain fires Catalan government after declaration of independence
The Guardian - 28 Oct 2017 12:55
Carles Puigdemont and cabinet formally removed from posts as Mariano Rajoy faces challenge of implementing takeover Madr...
Catalan parliament votes to declare independence, Spain strikes back with direct rule
The Week - 27 Oct 2017 16:35
Catalonia's parliament voted Friday to "create a Catalan republic as an independent state," marking a major escalation o...
Catalonia declares independence from Spain, direct Madrid rule looms
Reuters - 27 Oct 2017 16:25
BARCELONA/MADRID
Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain
New York Post - 27 Oct 2017 16:10
Catalonia declared independence from Spain on Friday in a historic vote for secession that Madrid has vowed to quash. Th...
Catalonia's Leader Has Ruled Out Elections as the Independence Crisis Deepens
Time - 27 Oct 2017 05:31
Some independence supporters are pushing him to unilaterally declare independence
Spain prepares to strip Catalonia of powers
Sky News - 27 Oct 2017 03:34
Relations between Spain and Catalonia are set to be tested further today as the Spanish government prepares to take away...
Real Madrid match at Girona could be postponed amid Catalonia security concerns
Goal.com - 27 Oct 2017 01:22
The La Liga encounter at the Montilivi stadium in Catalonia is in danger of being postponed due to threats of violence f...
Catalonia 'in the dark' as Puigdemont cancels address
Al Jazeera English - 26 Oct 2017 16:57
Confusion in Catalonia as Carles Puigdemont cancels official address on possible snap elections.
Catalan crisis: Puigdemont under pressure over independence bid
BBC - 26 Oct 2017 16:41
Carles Puigdemont delays a speech about his regional government's drive for independence from Spain.
Catalan leaders plan legal challenge to Spain's takeover
Miami Herald - 24 Oct 2017 16:07
Catalonia's political leaders intend to bring a legal challenge to prevent the Spanish government from removing them fro...
News Analysis: In Catalonia Crisis, Shared Blame for 'a Difficult and Undesirable Situation'
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2017 04:29
Catalan separatists have flouted Spain's Constitution, but Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has also allowed the conflict to...
Spain Catalonia: Foreign minister denies 'coup' by Madrid
BBC - 22 Oct 2017 14:44
The foreign minister tells the BBC the government is only acting in line with the constitution.
Spain Takes Control of Catalonia, Pushing a Crisis Into Higher Gear
Time - 21 Oct 2017 16:03
Spain has acted upon Article 155
Spain to strip Catalonia of autonomous power, call for early election, prime minister says
Fox News - 21 Oct 2017 15:25
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says he has approved the implementation of Article 155 under Spain's constitution t...
Spain's king hits out at Catalonia 'secession attempt'
Sky News - 21 Oct 2017 06:24
Spain's King Felipe has said Catalonia "is and will remain an essential part of 21st century Spain".
Catalonia vote: Spain expected to impose direct rule
BBC - 21 Oct 2017 05:20
The Spanish cabinet is meeting shortly to decide whether or not to impose direct rule on Catalonia.