Spanish government will seek to reform definition of ‘sedition’ in criminal code
The new Spanish coalition government said this week that it is open to modifying the crime of sedition, and intends to include it among other proposed...
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Catalan president refuses to step down, despite court confirming suspension
Quim Torra, the Catalan president, has refused to step down from his post, despite the Spanish Supreme Court confirming the Spanish Electoral Authority (JEC)’s decision to suspend him as...
Storm Gloria death toll increases: 13 people dead, four still missing
The death toll from Storm Gloria has increased to 13 people on Friday, with another four people still missing, after the east coast of Spain was battered...
Storm Gloria devastation – nine people dead, four still missing
As Storm Gloria finally subdued on Wednesday morning, after leaving nine people dead and four still missing, the east cost of Spain could start to evaluate...
Far-right Vox seeks to make independence parties illegal
Spain’s far-right Vox party has submitted a draft bill to the Spanish Congress to amend the law on political parties, with the objective of making pro-independence...
Storm Gloria continues to batter east coast of Spain, with four people now dead
Storm Gloria continues to bring chaos to the east coast of Spain, from Catalonia through Valencia to Murcia, as well as the Balearic Islands, with four people now known...
Ex-Mossos chief Trapero denies any ‘close relationship’ with Puigdemont
The trial of Josep Lluís Trapero, former head of the Catalan police (Mossos d’Esquadra) began at Spain’s National Court in Madrid on Monday. Trapero is charged with...
Three dead as Storm Gloria causes havoc across Spain
Three people have died and Spain remains on high alert as Storm Gloria swept across the country from Sunday night and through Monday. Strong winds, low...
Trial of former Catalan police chief, Josep Lluís Trapero, starts
The trial of Josep Lluís Trapero, former head of the Catalan police (the Mossos d’Esquadra) starts at Spain’s National Court in Madrid on Monday. Trapero is...
Billionaire gets 18 months and €52m fine for smuggling Picasso painting out of Spain
Jaime Botín, Spanish billionaire and former top banker of the Santander dynasty, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and a 52.4m euro fine on...
