The Irish Times

Spain pardons nine Catalan leaders and hails ‘new era of dialogue’

Government move denounced by far-right opposition as ‘coup d’état’

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 17:25

Catalan parties agree on new pro-independence government

Deal repeats ERC-JxCat coalition of the last legislature and avoids repeat election

Mon May 17 2021 - 17:32

Amnesty International calls for release of jailed Catalan duo

But NGO says there is no evidence controversial trial was unjust

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 18:41

Prison ‘a necessary step’ for independence, says jailed Catalan leader

Jordi Cuixart says his nine-year term will help his region achieve self-determination

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 18:00

Catalan independence: what’s the story and what happens next?

How the separatist movement has evolved and who’s who among its leadership

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 19:11

Protests as Catalan leaders get lengthy jail terms over independence bid

Traffic halted and rail services disrupted after sentences of up to 13 years handed down

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 12:21

Verdict due on politically charged Catalan court case

Social backlash and Madrid clampdown expected as leaks suggest tough jail sentences

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 16:33

Spain’s Catalan trial ends, but tensions remain

Politically charged court case draws to a close after four months

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Spain says UN findings on Catalonia tainted by ‘conflict of interest’

UN working group calls for prisoner release amid claims members have political links

Fri May 31 2019 - 18:29

Raucous scenes as jailed Catalan leaders take office

Spain’s new parliamentary speaker appeals for consensus

Tue May 21 2019 - 18:03

Jailed Catalan politicians due to appear at parliamentary opening

Pro-independence MPs have been on trial for rebellion but won seats in election

Mon May 20 2019 - 15:37

Violence is main bone of contention in Catalan trial

Former prime minister Mariano Rajoy is due to take the stand as a witness next week

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:01

Catalan trial to begin amid Spanish political uncertainty

Madrid election rumours rife as rebellion and sedition court case gets under way

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 18:54

Tens of thousands rally against Madrid’s conciliatory stance on Catalonia

About 45,000 take to the streets of Spain’s capital ahead of trial of separatist leaders

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 20:28

Trial of Catalan ‘rebels’ fraught with political baggage

Twelve independence leaders to be tried by Spanish supreme court over events in 2017

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 06:01

‘I’m in jail for fulfilling the mandate expressed by Catalan society’

Interview: Imprisoned politician Josep Rull awaits trial for rebellion

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 01:00

Four Catalan politicians jailed in Spain go on hunger strike

Prisoners accuse Spanish court of blocking them from taking case to European Court of Human Rights

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 20:23

Catalonia remains divided as battle of symbols rages

Pro-independence ribbons in public places prompt fears of political violence in Spain

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 01:00

Catalan pro-independence candidate could break deadlock

Unionists warn against ‘xenophobic’ Joaquim ‘Quim’ Torra as president

Fri May 11 2018 - 18:58

Court stops jailed Catalan leader Sànchez facing investiture vote

Madrid compares pro-independence activity to terrorism but activists insist it is not violent

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 18:03

Puigdemont renews call for dialogue with Spain

Former Catalan leader freed from prison after Germany decides not to extradite him

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 19:59

Germany will not extradite Carlos Puigdemont on rebellion charge

Former Catalan leader, released on bail, could still face trial for misuse of public funds

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 20:02

Pro-independence parties defy Madrid with motion

Catalan politician Clara Ponsatí hands herself in to Scottish authorities

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 20:25

Five Catalan politicians jailed over independence drive

Secessionist leader Marta Rovira flees to Switzerland as 13 politicians charged with rebellion

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 18:48

Pro-independence Catalans seek new presidential candidate

Investiture vote could take place as soon as Thursday due to judicial pressures

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 17:14

Court blocks jailed candidate’s Catalan presidency bid

Jordi Sànchez has been refused leave to be sworn in as regional leader

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 16:33

Puigdemont stokes tensions with Madrid despite withdrawal

Catalan independence champion presents human rights complaint against Spain to UN

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 18:58

Madrid threatens more direct rule if jailed activist becomes Catalan president

Main secessionist parties agree to back Jordi Sánchez

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 18:36

Polls show pro-independence parties slightly ahead in Catalonia

Political landscape finely balanced as Catalans deeply divided over sovereignty

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 16:32

Prosecutor seeks jail for Catalan former parliamentary speaker

Carme Forcadell tells court independence declaration was ‘symbolic’

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 20:53

Spanish judge issues European arrest warrant for Puigdemont

Belgium says it will have no influence over future of Catalonia’s deposed president

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 10:02

Jailing of Catalan politicians could lead to backlash

Judicial decision is likely to have profound political repercussions

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 20:21

Puigdemont issues clear message with acceptance of electoral challenge

Catalan parliamentary election on December 21st could divide pro-independence forces

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 19:03

Catalan president may declare independence in response to direct rule

Uncertainty after prime minister takes unprecedented step of intervening in region

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 20:23