Catalonia independence news
Get the news and reports from Catalonia, Spain. Catalonia has been seeking independence from Spain for several decades. Get the history and cultural news on Catalonia, as well as important information about the background of the conflict between Catalonia and the central government of Spain in Madrid. On October 27, 2017, 90 percent of Catalans who voted in a referendum chose independence. The Spanish government fails to recognize the ballot’s legality. Visit RT.com to read the news on the referendum and the events followed the vote.
- ‘Beyond belief!’: Labour leadership hopeful enrages Scots after using Catalonia as example of how to ‘beat divisive nationalism’
Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy has incensed Scots after citing Catalonia, where Catalans have faced severe police brutality in their quest for independence, as an example of how to beat “narrow and divisive nationalism.”Jan 16, 2020 11:55UK News - Catalan president barred from holding office by Spain’s electoral boardThe head of Catalonia’s regional government Quim Torra has been barred from office by Spain’s Central Electoral Board (JEC). The official was earlier found guilty of disobedience after he failed to remove pro-independence signs.Jan 3, 2020 19:27World News
- Belgium suspends extradition warrant on Catalan independence leader PuigdemontA Belgian court has suspended the extradition of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, citing his immunity as a member of the European Parliament, the pro-independence politician has confirmed on his Twitter.Jan 2, 2020 13:00World News
- Spanish TV station says no ‘external computer sabotage’ at work in accidental airing of RT interview with Catalan leaderSpain’s public broadcaster has judged that outside hackers were not behind a mysterious “unplanned” airing of an RT interview with Catalan independence figurehead Carles Puigdemont on one of its channels.Dec 19, 2019 03:33World News
- Clashes with police after Barcelona v. Real Madrid game as tens of thousands protest for Catalan independence (VIDEOS)Thousands of pro-Catalan independence protesters gathered at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium for a heated demonstration amid the highly anticipated El Clasico match of La Liga. It ended in clashes and a tough police response.Dec 18, 2019 21:33World News
- If Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia are considered for EU membership, why not independent Scotland & Catalonia? – PuigdemontThe EU can be prosperous even if it comprises of scores of small independent nations, says fugitive former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in an interview with former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa on RT Spanish.Dec 12, 2019 16:40World News
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