Franco removed, but ‘Francoism still very present’ argue many
‘Today, Spain is fulfilling its duty to itself,’ said acting Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, on Thursday, as the remains of the late dictator Francisco...
Quim Torra
Nine days of protests in Catalonia, and on-going …
When the Spanish Supreme Court announced its verdict on the Catalan independence leaders on Monday 14 October, sentencing nine politicians and activists to jail for...
Catalan independence parties call to ‘reiterate’ self-determination resolution
Quim Torra, the Catalan president, has insisted on calling Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez to engage in ‘unconditional dialogue and propose political solutions’ in a statement...
Spanish PM visits Barcelona, refusing to talk or meet with Catalan president
Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez visited Barcelona on Monday, yet refused to speak or meet with the Catalan president Quim Torra. Sánchez visited police officers...
Governments exchange criticism after week’s protests leave 579 injured
The Catalan and Spanish governments are caught in a battle of words, after the week’s protests across Catalonia left 579 injured. The Catalan government has...
Torra calls for ‘immediate meeting’ with Sánchez to engage in dialogue
Quim Torra, the Catalan president, has called on Spain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, for an ‘immediate meeting’ in order to engage in dialogue and find...
After 5 peaceful marches, Barcelona in turmoil again – fifth night
Barcelona city centre and other major towns across Catalonia experienced turmoil again on Friday night – the fifth day of protests against the Spanish Supreme Court prison...
Catalan president finally condemns violence after third night of turmoil
Catalan president Quim Torra finally condemned the violence as Barcelona and other towns descended into chaos again on Wednesday night, with protestors setting barricades on fire, burning...
Barcelona in turmoil again, Torra is criticised, and Spain to deploy more police
Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez has stressed that his government ‘will not accept violence taking over’ Catalonia as the streets of Barcelona entered a...
Cs and PP party leaders demand firmer action in Catalonia
After clashes between Catalan pro-independence protestors with police forces following the Supreme Court verdict sentencing nine Catalan leaders to up to 13 years in prison, Spain’s...
