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Catalonia seeks Spain's agreement for new independence referendum

September 27, 2022 10:27 pm

"They have those maximalist aspirations, which are absolutely not shared by the government," spokesperson Isabel Rodriguez told reporters.

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In bid to end secession dispute, Spain tries talking with Catalonia

September 16, 2021 9:13 am

The negotiations are taking place in the shadow of a conflict that reached a boiling point in 2017 and that still roils Spain.

Married Kremlin spies, a shadowy mission to Moscow and unrest in Catalonia

September 03, 2021 8:29 pm

Rumors of Russian involvement in Catalonia first emerged soon after president Carles Puigdemont government held the independence referendum in October 2017.

Brussels court suspends extradition of ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont

January 02, 2020 9:37 pm

Paul Beckaert told Reuters that the Belgian judge in charge of the case had ruled in favour of Puigdemont and Toni Comin, another former member of the Catalan government, citing their immunity as members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

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Spain rejects talks with Catalan separatists after days of unrest

October 20, 2019 11:15 am

More than 500,000 people gathered in downtown Barcelona on Friday in a show of force after the Supreme Court handed down stiff prison sentences to nine separatist leaders who led a failed independence bid in 2017.

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"Worst is still to come": Sizzling Europe battles wildfires, health risks

June 27, 2019 10:21 pm

Temperatures climbed towards 44 degrees Celsius in parts of northern Spain and southern France, driving many people to seek relief in the sea, rivers, lakes, fountains and swimming pools.

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Explained: Catalan trial that gripped Spain draws to close; here's all you need to know

June 12, 2019 2:47 pm

A verdict isn't expected for months but, whichever way it goes, it could set the course for the Catalan secession movement and the tone of Spain's national politics for years to come.

Thousands protest in Madrid against government's Catalonia policy

February 10, 2019 7:06 pm

Demonstrators waving Spanish flags filled the Plaza de Colon in the city centre in the largest protest Sanchez has faced, with their slogan "For a united Spain, elections now!" a reminder of the pressure on his minority government.

Ex-Catalan chief Puigdemont returns to Belgium from Germany

July 28, 2018 5:54 pm

Puigdemont said he will continue to travel around Europe in an attempt to explain the separatist position in wealthy Catalonia, which has so far failed to garner any support from European governments or major political parties.

Catalonia lawmakers to vote on leader facing rebellion probe

March 22, 2018 10:23 am

The semi-autonomous region has been without a president for nearly five months after central authorities removed Puigdemont's government and took direct control of Catalonia's affairs.