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Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to be extradited back to Spain

A COURT in Germany has decided to extradite Carles Puigdemont to Spain to face charges of misuse of public funds. Back in March of this year, the pro-independence leader was arrested on

12 Jul, 2018 @ 12:12

Lead·Mallorca·National News

Madrid ends direct rule over Catalunya after new government is sworn in

It comes after the region's autonomy was suspended for seven months following the pro-independence referendum

4 Jun, 2018 @ 11:11

Lead·National News·Politics

Tensions rise as Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy urges Catalunya to form ‘viable’ government

It comes after Rajoy rejected newly appointed leader Quim Torra's selection of cabinet ministers

22 May, 2018 @ 10:42

Lead·Politics

German judges cast doubt over second charge against former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont

German authorities have requested further information from the Spanish Supreme Court to decide if they can extradite Puigdemont on the charge of misuse of public funds

9 Apr, 2018 @ 12:35

Lead·National News

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont released on bail by German court

The separatist leader will be released with a €75,000 bail after German courts ruled the charge of rebellion as 'inadmissable'

6 Apr, 2018 @ 11:16

Lead·National News

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in court today while violent protests break out in Barcelona

The former Catalan leader was arrested on Sunday and faces a prison sentence of up to 30 years

26 Mar, 2018 @ 11:37

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

FOUR MORE YEARS? Mariano Rajoy will seek third term as Spain’s prime minister

MARIANO Rajoy will run for prime minister again. The current Spain leader made the announcement during a radio interview this week, but said there were a few conditions. “My plan right now

26 Jan, 2018 @ 12:20

Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

SPAIN: Carles Puigdemont won’t return without us knowing, even in the boot of a car

SPAIN’S troops are on 24/7 alert to block Carles Puigdemont’s return to the country, even ‘in the boot of a car’. The former Catalan leader faces arrest if he returns to Spain

23 Jan, 2018 @ 15:19

Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

AWKWARD: Catalunya to re-elect exiled Carles Puigdemont as president

CATALUNYA’S seperatist parties have agreed to re-elect exiled Carles Puigdemont as president of the region later this month. How they will do it within the parameters of the law, however, is still

10 Jan, 2018 @ 12:49

Lead·Mallorca·National News

King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity

THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of national unity in his speech as he

25 Dec, 2017 @ 02:46

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s Catalan regional election in which his party,

22 Dec, 2017 @ 14:15

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote

OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly, 45% of those polled also revealed they

19 Dec, 2017 @ 13:25

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Puigdemont refuses to return to Spain unless he receives government guarantees

Mr Puigdemont said: “We demand guarantees in order that the next elections will be normal."

7 Dec, 2017 @ 11:11

Lead·National News·Politics

Spanish Supreme judge withdraws arrest warrant for ousted President Carles Puigdemont

Spanish Supreme Court judge Pablo Llareno announced the withdrawal on earlier today, but national warrants still stand so it is likely they would be arrested if they returned to Spain.

5 Dec, 2017 @ 16:35

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s attorney general in charge of prosecuting Catalan leaders dies suddenly

SPAIN’S attorney general leading the prosecution of the separatist Catalan leaders has died. Jose Manuel Maza, 66, died in a Buenos Aires hospital, shortly after saying he felt unwell. His death has

19 Nov, 2017 @ 18:13

Lead·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Jailing of eight Catalan ministers by Spanish judge sparks protests in Barcelona

Carles Puigdemont remains in Brussels after failing to attend court hearing

3 Nov, 2017 @ 09:48

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Spain prosecutor calls for European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont

Deposed Catalan leader and ministers fail to attend court hearing after flying to Brussels

2 Nov, 2017 @ 15:58

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING NEWS: Carles Puigdemont claims he isn’t seeking Belgian political asylum

Deposed leader calls on Spanish government to respect Catalan regional election result

31 Oct, 2017 @ 13:06

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in Belgium and could make political asylum claim

'We're keeping all options open', says axed leader's lawyer

31 Oct, 2017 @ 10:10

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Spain calls for Catalan leader Puigdemont to face rebellion charges

Axed leader faces 30 years in jail but could claim Belgian political asylum

30 Oct, 2017 @ 14:47

Lead·Mallorca

INCREDIBLE: Up to ONE MILLION people march against independence in Barcelona

UP to one million people took to the streets of Barcelona today in a fervent call for Spanish unity. The march comes after the Catalan parliament voted for independence – a move

29 Oct, 2017 @ 16:56

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Puigdemont rules out new Catalan elections to halt Article 155 as Spain’s Senate set to meet

Upper House set to approve move to strip Catalunya of its powers

26 Oct, 2017 @ 17:12

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Catalan parliament to meet as direct rule imposed by Spanish government

Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis denies 'coup' by Madrid

23 Oct, 2017 @ 08:37

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Mariano Rajoy gives Carles Puigdemont eight-day deadline to drop Catalan independence bid

Human Rights Watch calls for investigation over police referendum 'excessive' force

12 Oct, 2017 @ 14:03

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca

Carles Puigdemont set for key speech on independence crisis to Catalan parliament

Catalan leader urged not to split from Spain as fears grow over economy

10 Oct, 2017 @ 13:51

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

CHAOS: Voting begins across Catalunya as Spanish National police turn violent

CATALUNYA’S independence referendum has begun in earnest this morning, despite Spanish national police brutality and technical issues. Catalans occupied polling stations and the space outside of the centres throughout the night in

1 Oct, 2017 @ 11:48

Barcelona·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca

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