12.04.2018

Further extradition hearings for Catalan ministers in exile

Scottish judge postpones decision over Ponsatí until at least August, while Comín, Serret and Puig will testify in Belgian court next week

10.04.2018

Spanish police arrests pro-independence activists accusing them of rebellion and terrorism

The individuals detained are part of the Committees for the Defense of the Republic, a non-violent protest group

09.04.2018

Puigdemont is not president thanks to Spanish government, says Rajoy

The Spanish president bragged on Sunday about preventing the pro-independence leader from reclaiming the office

07.04.2018

Catalan President asks for international mediation from Berlin

Carles Puigdemont backs jailed activist Jordi Sànchez as his successor

06.04.2018

Belgium looks into Spain's security services activities in their country

Related to the GPS tracker that was found in Puigdemont’s car

06.04.2018

Three exiled Catalan ministers released in Belgium

Toni Comín, Lluís Puig and Meritxell Serret are free while the court decides on their extradition request

05.04.2018

Germany frees Puigdemont on bail and rejects charges of rebellion

German judiciary dismisses charge due to lack of violence and requests more information on the charge of misuse of public funds before accepting to process the extradition request

05.04.2018

Former Catalan police chief charged with criminal organization and sedition

Spain’s national court accuses Josep Lluís Trapero of belonging to a 'criminal organization' seeking the independence of Catalonia

05.04.2018

Former Slovenian foreign affairs minister visits Catalan President in German prison

Puigdemont trusts the German judiciary will rule that his cause is 'political'

04.04.2018

Letter campaign asks European leaders to help Catalonia

Addressed to the heads of government of Germany, France, Ireland, Portugal and Finland

04.04.2018

Puigdemont vows to remain in Germany if released

In recorded conversation from prison, Catalan presidents states he will stay in the country while decision on extradition is made

03.04.2018

Catalan Parliament accepts Puigdemont voting by proxy

Deposed president alleges his arrest in Germany puts him in same situation as jailed MPs allowed to cast their votes

03.04.2018

High court of Schleswig-Holstein will decide on Puigdemont's extradition

Prosecutor argues that Catalan president should be extradited to Spain for high treason and misuse of public funds

28.03.2018

Deposed Catalan minister freed on bail in Scotland

Clara Ponsatí handed herself in to the Scottish Police and testified before court following a European arrest warrant issued by Spanish judiciary

28.03.2018

Many voices in Germany against extraditing Puigdemont

The co-owner of the ‘Der Spiegel’ newspaper described the president’s detention as “a disgrace for Spain, for Europe and for Germany”

27.03.2018

UN accepts Puigdemont's appeal for protection of his political rights

The Council of Human Rights requests information from Spain about Catalan leader's case but does not apply precautionary measures

27.03.2018

Decision on Puigdemont in next few days “unlikely” says German prosecutor

Unless judge overseeing his case decides otherwise, Catalan leader will remain in custody while awaiting extradition ruling

25.03.2018

Catalonia's President detained in Germany

Local authorities have to evaluate whether to follow the European arrest warrant against Puigdemont issued by Spain or to allow him to continue towards Belgium

23.03.2018

Jail for five more Catalan pro-independence leaders

Presidential candidate Jordi Turull, former parliament speaker Carme Forcadell and three deposed ministers sent to pre-trial prison facing up to 40 years behind bars

23.03.2018

Another pro-independence leader forced to go into exile

MP Marta Rovira announces “tough” decision in a letter shortly before she was to appear in court

23.03.2018

Jordi Turull’s bid for president rejected in Parliament

Second vote to be held on Saturday but candidate might be jailed today

22.03.2018

Catalan President Puigdemont visits Finnish Parliament

He will meet MPs from various parties today and give a conference at the University of Helsinki tomorrow

22.03.2018

Will Jordi Turull be Catalonia's 131st President or Spain's next political prisoner?

Parliament will hold debate and vote today, as Spanish Supreme Court might send the candidate to jail tomorrow

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