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Spain jails Catalan leaders, sparking angry protests in Barcelona
(UPDATED) A judge also issues a new international arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, a clear indication Spain will not rest until he and 5 others who fled abroad have been tried for their role in the crisis
Closely-watched Catalan separatist trial draws to close
For some, they are 'political prisoners' repressed by the Spanish state – and a protest by independence supporters is planned in Barcelona to mark the end of the trial
Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont allowed to run for EU polls
A court spokesman says Carles Puigdemont would be able to run, as would Toni Comin and Clara Ponsati, who were in the regional government during the secession bid and fled
Catalonia's ex-leader Puigdemont banned from EU polls – party
Together for Catalonia accuses the electoral commission of wanting to 'silence and push aside' Carles Puigdemont 'so that he can't explain what he represents at the heart of European institutions'
Catalan separatists' long-awaited trial begins in Madrid
All are on trial over an independence referendum that was held on October 1, 2017 despite a court ban, as well as a short-lived declaration of independence
Puigdemont rejects being chosen as next Catalan leader
Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont proposes political newcomer Quim Torra as his successor, urging the next regional executive to build an independent country
Madrid moves to block second Puigdemont comeback bid in Catalonia
Madrid ask Spain's Constitutional Court to cancel a reform voted for last week by Catalonia's majority separatist parliament that would allow Puigdemont – currently in self-exile abroad – to be appointed president without having to be present
German prosecutor requests Puigdemont extradition to Spain
The request comes after protests by independence supporters at the weekend in Berlin and Catalonia calling for Carles Puigdemont's immediate release
Puigdemont vows to 'never surrender', 'continue fight': lawyer
Lawyer Gonazlo Boye says Carles Puigdemont wanted to 'pass the message' to the Catalan people that 'he will continue fighting and this is going to be a long fight but it will be a fight that he will' win
Arrest of Catalan leader in Germany ignites wave of protests
Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont spent the night in a German jail cell following his arrest after he crossed the border from Denmark, under a European warrant issued by Spain
German police arrest ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont
Catalan's former leader Carles Puigdemont is wanted by Spain on charges of rebellion and sedition
Puigdemont abandons bid to return as Catalan leader
'I will not put myself forward as candidate to be appointed regional president,' Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont announces solemnly from Belgium
Puigdemont's party seeks law change to allow rule from Belgium
However, the proposal is reportedly not backed by Catalonia's jailed former vice president Oriol Junqueras
Ex-Catalan leader reportedly says it's over for him
A reporter from Spain's Telecinco television channel catches on camera the phone of Toni Comin, a former Catalan minister, while he was looking at messages sent by Puigdemont
Uncertainty swirls around Puigdemont investiture vote
A meeting of the Catalan parliament to vote on a bid by the region's fugitive separatist president Carles Puigdemont to form a new government is in doubt after a court ruled he must be present
Spanish court blocks Puigdemont's return to power in Catalonia
Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after the Catalan parliament declared independence in October, was earlier this week chosen as a candidate to lead Catalonia again
Puigdemont accuses EU of not defending rights in Catalonia
Catalonia's sacked president Carles Puigdemont repeats accusations that the European Union is failing to defend fundamental rights in the wealthy Spanish region
Immunity won't save ex-Catalan leader from arrest – Spain prosecutors
Puigdemont risks being detained on charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds
Judge refuses to free 4 Catalan leaders as elections near
(UPDATED) Six other former ministers who were also remanded in custody last month will be released on bail of 100,000 euros ($120,000) each as an investigation into charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds continues
Polls must 'ratify' Catalonia's desire for independence – Puigdemont
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont launches his campaign for regional elections from Belgium
Ousted Catalan leader's party shelves 'unilateral' independence push
The party of ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont now favors talks with Madrid to achieve independence instead of pushing to break away from Spain unilaterally
Catalans flood Barcelona to demand leaders' freedom
8 members of the axed Catalan cabinet are currently detained on charges of sedition, rebellion, and misuse of public funds
Sacked Catalan leader turns himself in to Belgian police
(UPDATED) The former Catalan leader is joined by 4 ex-ministers
Deposed Catalan leader urges separatist 'unity' for election
(UPDATED) Carles Puigdemont's rallying cry comes a day after a Spanish judge issued an arrest warrant against him
Spain issues arrest warrant for Catalan leader
(UPDATED) Spanish prosecutors want to charge Puigdemont, holed up in Belgium, with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds
Spain detains Catalonia's ex-ministers
Carles Puigdemont, in a statement broadcast on Catalan TV from an undisclosed location, calls for the release of the ministers and says that the situation 'is no longer an internal Spanish affair'
Axed Catalan leader spurns Spanish legal summons
'He will not go to Madrid and I have suggested that he be questioned here in Belgium,' Puigdemont's lawyer says
In Belgium for 'safety', axed Catalan leader summoned to Spain court
(UPDATED) Spain's chief prosecutor says he is seeking charges of rebellion – punishable by up to 30 years behind bars – sedition and misuse of public funds
Spain prosecutors go after Catalonia's axed leaders
(UPDATED) Spain's chief prosecutor says he is seeking charges including rebellion and sedition against the Catalan leaders, sacked by Madrid on October 27
Crunch day for Catalonia as Madrid takes control
(UPDATED) Catalan leaders, sacked by the central Spanish government, urge 'democratic opposition' to Madrid, raising fears around Europe that Spain's worst crisis in decades might turn ugly
Mass march for unity after Catalan independence move
(UPDATED) Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards rally in Catalonia's capital Barcelona, waving national and European flags and chanting 'Viva Espana!' to denounce regional lawmakers' vote to sever the region from Spain
'Independent' Catalonia braces for pro-unity rally
Pro-unity protesters will gather in Catalonia's capital Barcelona, two days after lawmakers voted to split the wealthy region from Spain
Axed Catalan leader urges resistance to Madrid rule
(2nd UPDATE) The central government's intervention was 'contrary to the will expressed by the citizens of our country at the ballot box,' says Carles Puigdemont
Spain seizes control of 'independent' Catalonia
(UPDATED) All eyes will be on whether Catalonia's separatist executive, led by Carles Puigdemont, will willingly step aside for caretaker envoys from Madrid
Spain on a knife's edge as Madrid seizes control of rebel Catalonia
After regional lawmakers voted to declare a Catalan 'republic,' Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy moves swiftly to dissolve the rebel government and parliament, and calls December 21 elections to replace them
Catalan separatists vow disobedience as Spain standoff mounts
(3rd UPDATE) The Popular Unity Candidacy (CUP) party denounces Madrid's plans as the 'biggest aggression' against the Catalan people since the Franco dictatorship
Catalan separatists weigh options after Spain raises the stakes
(UPDATED) Catalan parties will meet on Monday, October 23, to discuss their next steps
Catalan leader blasts Spain move to sack separatists
(2nd UPDATE) Spain invokes Article 155 of its constitution, which allows Madrid to wrest back control of rebellious regions
Spain to grab Catalonia powers as crisis intensifies
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will meet with his cabinet to set out specific powers it plans to take away from the wealthy northeast region
Spain to push ahead with suspending Catalan autonomy
(UPDATED) Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warns he would trigger Article 155 of Spain's constitution – a never-before-used measure allowing it to impose direct rule over the wealthy northeastern region – unless Carles Puigdemont backs down
Spain to seek suspension of Catalonia's autonomy unless leader backs down
Spain will seek to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless the region's leader abandons his push for independence, the country's deputy prime minister says
Senior separatists held as Madrid piles pressure on Catalonia
A judge at Spain's National Court ordered Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sanchez to be kept behind bars on sedition charges, accused of stirring up major protests
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Spain gives Catalans 3 days to drop independence bid
(3rd UPDATE) Catalonia's separatist leader Carles Puigdemont tells the central government he wants to 'suspend' initiating steps towards independence for two months to start talks with Madrid
Catalan leader pressured as independence deadline looms
Carles Puigdemont faces a deadline on Monday, October 16, to clear up his ambiguous stance on secession
Spain threatens to suspend Catalonia's autonomy in crisis
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy vows to do everything in his power to prevent Catalan secession following a banned referendum in the region, which remains deeply divided over independence
Spain denounces Catalan leader's 'trickery'
Carles Puigdemont's address to the regional Catalan parliament in Barcelona on Tuesday 'was frankly trickery, once more, their ruses in order to have things both ways,' Spanish foreign minister Alfonso Dastis tells Europe 1 radio
Catalan leaders sign independence declaration but put it on hold
As Spain heads into the unknown, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wil chair an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the central government's response
Spain warns Catalan leader ahead of independence showdown
(UPDATED) Whether or not Carles Puigdemont will follow through on the threat to announce a full breakaway – defying the central government and Spanish courts – is still a mystery
Huge rally in Barcelona against Catalan independence
(UPDATED) Some protesters call for Catalonia's separatist president Carles Puigdemont to go to jail, while others call for dialogue
