Catalan Trial: Day 45 summary
The Catalan Trial started its 45th day on Wednesday morning at the Supreme Court in Madrid, with over 400 witnesses already having testified over 3
May 2019
Popular science broadcaster Eduard Punset dies, aged 82
The popular scientist Eduard Punset has died at the age of 82, following a lengthy illness. The Barcelona-born politician and economist, who remained best known
Property rental prices to be capped in Catalonia
The Catalan government has approved a law that allows for the capping of rental prices in neighbourhoods or cities where a lack of affordable housing
Far-right and ‘political prisoners’ mark swearing-in ceremony
Albert Rivera, leader of the Ciudadanos (Cs) party – who earlier in the day had tweeted a photo of himself giving a ‘cold stare’ towards the
Oriol Junqueras greets Pedro Sánchez at Congress
Jailed former Catalan vice-president Oriol Junqueras, on temporary release for the opening of Spain’s Congress, took the opportunity to engage with acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
Cs leader Rivera tweets ‘cold stare’ image of himself
With five jailed Catalan leaders allowed out of prison on Tuesday to take up their seats in the Spanish Parliament – four in the Congress
Batet and Cruz confirmed as Congress and Senate speakers
The Catalan Socialist (PSC) party’s most senior MP in Madrid Meritxell Batet has been voted speaker of Spain’s congress, while University of Barcelona professor Manuel
PP and Cs to demand jailed Catalan MPs suspended
Pablo Casado, the leader of the People’s Party (PP), has announced that his party ‘will demand that the necessary measures be taken to ensure that the
Jailed Catalan leaders register as MPs in parliament
The five jailed Catalan pro-independence leaders who were elected as MPs and senator in the 28 April Spanish General Election – and who are currently
Nadal beats Djokovic to win 9th Italian Open
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 to win his 9th Italian Open title and a record 34rd Masters on Sunday. The world’s number one Djokovic, winner
