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Portraits of Spain's king burned amid protests at his Barcelona visit

The visit by Spain’s heads of state and government comes less than two weeks after Catalonia’s regional chief, Quim Torra, was removed from office by Spain’s Supreme Court.

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Quim Torra: Court removes Catalan chief from office for 'disobedience'

The case against Quim Torra concerns his alleged refusal to take down yellow ribbons and other signs of support for jailed separatists on public buildings ahead of the 2019 general election.

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Effigy of Spanish king burned as tensions rise on Catalan National Day

Supporters of Catalonia's secession from the rest of Spain gathered in small groups around the north east region on Friday under orders from event organisers to maintain social distancing amid a spike in coronavirus cases.

Spain

Catalan separatists hold annual demonstration on region's National Day

An estimated 50,000 pro-independence protesters attended the main demonstration in Barcelona to mark the Catalan National Day. It was a muted affair compared to previous years because of local coronavirus restrictions.

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Catalan politicians sue Spain's ex-spy chief over alleged phone hack

Roger Torrent, speaker of Catalonia’s regional parliament, said the lawsuit was filed "to defend our rights and claim responsibilities".

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Spain wants UK to reconsider 'unjust' coronavirus quarantine rule

Pedro Sanchez has condemned the British government's decision to impose a quarantine on all travellers returning from Spain.

Spain

Spain local lockdown measures ‘helping keep people alert’

Countries preparing for a second wave of coronavirus infections have a lot to learn from what is happening in Spain, a public health expert tells Euronews.

Spain

Catalonia asks millions to 'stay at home' amid COVID-19 surge

Around four million people in the Barcelona metropolitan area have been requested to only leave home for essential reasons, with cinemas, theatres and nightclubs also closing.

Spain

Catalan politician accusing Spain of 'political spying' demands probe

Roger Torrent, who is a leading supporter of Catalonia’s independence campaign, alleged the reports “prove what we already knew: that the Spanish state spies on its political opponents.”

Spain

Duo arrested on suspicion of planning explosives attack in Barcelona

The two individuals of Algerian nationality, aged 41 and 43, are suspected of belonging to a cell that has been under investigation since 2017.

World News

Coronavirus latest: Spanish region makes wearing a mask mandatory

Wearing a mask will now be mandatory in Catalonia, where one county is already under lockdown due to coronavirus.

Spain

Euroviews. Bernat Solé i Barril: Reshaping the post-coronavirus world from a European point of view ǀ View

As a committed and reliable partner of the European project, the Government of Catalonia has always been present and active in the European debates, and now, as we begin to look at the new future ahead of us, we want to share our experiences in order to contribute to building commons solutions.

France

Exiled Catalan separatist leader holds rally in France

Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont addressed more than 100,000 supporters in Perpignan near the Spanish border.

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Carles Puigdemont takes in rugby game ahead of Perpignan rally

It is the nearest MEP Puigdemont has come to returning to Catalonia since fleeing in 2017.

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Cuban activists blocked from attending EU meeting

Cuban activists who made it to Brussels called on the EU to put pressure on Cuba to respect human rights.

Spain

Former Catalonia police chief on trial for role in secession bid

The trial takes place as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attempts to resolve the regional conflict with political talks, instead of legal proceedings.

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UK MEPs sit for last time in Strasbourg as Catalan duo make debut

There were mixed feelings among British MEPs this week as they sat in Strasbourg for the final time before Brexit. But there was delight among Catalan separatists after Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin were finally allowed to take their seats.

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Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns?

Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns?

Spain

Could Puigdemont be arrested during his Spain visit?

The self-exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont would like to return to Spain for the first time, but it might cost him his freedom.

Spain

Second death confirmed after chemical blast in Spain

Catalonia emergency services have called the blast a 'chemical accident'