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Spain violated political rights of former Catalan leaders, says UN
Four Catalan regional leaders were removed from office before being prosecuted for their roles in the October 2017 independence referendum.
Catalonia pardons hundreds of women executed for 'witchcraft'
Historians believe that the majority of "witchcraft" executions in Spain took place in Catalonia.
Sanchez meets Catalan separatists and says solving impasse needs time
Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met on Wednesday to restart negotiations hoping to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis over separatist demands.
Pardons are 'only a first step' to a deal with Spain: Catalan leader
Pere Aragonès, the recently-elected president of Catalonia, tells Euronews that his government is ready to open a new chapter with Madrid and Brussels.
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Catalonia’s new president wants another referendum on independence
Pere Aragonés, 38, was elected Catalonia's president on Friday.
Catalonia polls open under strict rules to keep voters safe from COVID
There are 5.3 million people invited to take part in the regional election today - although turnout may be affected by COVID.
Catalonia set for February election after court overturns COVID delay
The long-standing demands for self-determination by Catalan separatists, the handling of the pandemic and its economic fallout are the main issues being debated during the run-up to the vote.
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.
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".
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.”
Catalonia's political stalemate takes its toll on public services
Public accounts have been carried over for the past three years, since the days of Carlos Puigdemont. Since he fled the country, the Catalan Parliament has passed only 6 laws, 46 are still pending.
Catalan leader Quim Torra says there must be a new independence vote
Catalan leader Quim Torra wants a new vote on Catalan independence.
Catalan regional leader calls for amnesty for convicted separatists
"We call for an end to repression, for the release of the political prisoners, for the exiles to be free to return home, for an amnesty that should mark an endpoint for all of those who have suffered reprisals", said president Quim Torra.
Catalan protesters demonstrate in front of EU parliament against exclusion of MEPs
Catalan protesters demonstrate in front of EU parliament against exclusion of MEPs
Catalan's new president assumes office
Quim Torra has promised to be faithful to the Catalan people and its parliament
What does Quim Torra’s election mean for Catalonia?
Catalonia’s new leader elected by the region’s parliament is described as a hardline separatist who has vowed to continue the struggle for independence from Spain.