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Puigdemont Vows To Pursue Independence Bid
Catalonia’s deposed president Carles Puigdemont on Saturday vowed to “defend the just cause of the Catalan people” as he returned…
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Former Catalan Leader Carles Puigdemont Freed, Calls For Dialogue
A German court has freed Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont on bail as the pro-secessionist calls for dialogue.
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Puigdemont Supporters Block Roads In Spain
Protesters blocked main roads in Catalonia on Tuesday to protest the arrest of the region’s former president Carles Puigdemont in…
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German Court Remands Puigdemont In Custody
A German court has kept former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont in custody pending possible extradition to Spain to face "rebellion"…
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Jailed Catalan Separatist Sanchez Drops Leadership Bid
Jordi Sanchez, a separatist civic leader in jail over his alleged role in Catalonia’s secession drive, has dropped his bid…
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Puigdemont Abandons Bid To Be Catalan President
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont on Thursday announced his withdrawal from the race to be appointed the region's president.
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Puigdemont Meets Catalan Speaker Despite Madrid Opposition
Carles Puigdemont on Wednesday met with the speaker of the region’s parliament in Brussels despite efforts by Spainish government to…
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Puigdemont Flies To Denmark Despite Arrest Threat
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has boarded a flight to Denmark despite a threat by Madrid to issue a warrant…
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Catalan Lawmakers Elect Separatist Speaker
Catalan lawmakers has elected a separatist as parliamentary speaker, the first stage of a plan by the lawmakers to get…
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Catalan Parliament Meets For First Time Since Failed Secession
Catalonia’s parliament met for the first time on Wednesday since it was dissolved following a failed attempt to break from…
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Spain Drops Arrest Warrant For Puigdemont
Spain has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers, the Supreme Court said…
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Puigdemont, Four Others Freed On Bail In Belgium
Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers were released with conditions in Belgium on Sunday after turning themselves in…
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Sacked Catalonia Leader Says He Is Not Seeking Asylum
Sacked Catalan president Carles Puidgemont says he has not traveled to Belgium to seek asylum after Spain imposed a direct…
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Catalonia’s Leader Puigdemont Flees To Brussels
Catalonia’s dismissed separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has fled to Brussels on Monday, a Spanish government source said on Monday.
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Massive Pro-Spain Rally Erupts In Barcelona
A day after Spain stripped Catalonia of its autonomy for declaring independence, a major rally calling for Spanish unity is…
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Spain To Impose Direct Rule After Catalonia’s Independence Declaration
The Spanish government is expected to impose direct rule from Madrid following Catalan's parliament declaration of independence.
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Regional MPs Debate Spain Catalan Takeover Bid
The Catalan parliament is deliberating on the regional government's efforts to gain independence from Spain, latest reports have indicated.
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Catalonia Leader Fails To Clarify Independence Call, Insists On Talks
The President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, on Monday failed to clarify whether his administration had officially declared independence from Spain.
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