The Irish Times

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