The arrest of Mr. Puigdemont, on the island of Sardinia, came on a warrant issued by Spain’s Supreme Court on charges of sedition.
Tag: Catalonia (Spain)
In Catalonia Secession Talks, 2 Leaders in Spain Try to Bridge Divide
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain met with the leader of Catalonia in an attempt to resolve the fate of the region.
Married Kremlin Spies, a Shadowy Mission to Moscow and Unrest in Catalonia
Intelligence files suggest an aide to a top Catalan separatist sought help from Russia in the struggle to break with Spain. A fierce new protest group emerged shortly afterward.
Fragrance Maker Dares to Sniff ‘What Life Really Smells Like’
Crafting scents that demand a brave nose, and leading smelling tours through a landscape in Catalonia painted by Dalí, an evangelist of odor urges people to catch a whiff of the “sublime.”
Spain Pardons Jailed Catalan Separatist Leaders
A major step toward defusing tensions in a conflict that has long divided Spain prompted mixed reactions from an independence movement.
Jordi Cuixart, Imprisoned Catalan Separatist, Poses a Dilemma for Spain
A Catalan separatist leader, Jordi Cuixart, is serving a nine-year prison sentence for supporting a failed independence bid in his Spanish region. His supporters say he should not be in prison at all.
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Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader, Loses Immunity
Carles Puigdemont has been charged with sedition for leading a 2017 independence bid. His European Parliament membership had shielded him from prosecution.
Spain Hoped Catalonia’s Separatists Would Fade. They’re Gaining Ground.
Although the pandemic has been a unifying force in much of Europe, parties seeking to create a breakaway state for Catalonia received a majority of votes in a regional election.
Pablo Hasél Protests: Clashes in Madrid and Barcelona
Pablo Hasél had been sentenced to prison after a conviction on charges he voiced support for insurgents and insulted an ex-king. His case set off a national debate over free speech.