Flush them away: how Spain deals with its inquiries into the "sewers of the state"
Not witnesses, main parties or justice system: no-one is very interested in an inquiry into the persecution of independentism
Monday, 3 of april of 2023 - 22:06
Abel Degà
Spanish cabinet's mini-reshuffle brings in Héctor Gómez and José Manuel Miñones
Pedro Sánchez relieves his industry and health ministers so that Maroto and Darias can stand in the elections on 28th May
Monday, 27 of march of 2023 - 20:43
Vox's no-confidence motion fails as expected; PP abstains, Pedro Sánchez reinforced
ERC, Junts, the PDeCAT and the CUP join the 'no' bloc along with the vast majority of the chamber
Wednesday, 22 of march of 2023 - 20:22
Group of transphobes jeers Spanish equality minister Irene Montero at March 8th event
Montero counters that "defending human rights" means being on the side of trans people
Wednesday, 8 of march of 2023 - 19:35
Spanish cabinet designates area off the Costa Brava as a priority for offshore wind power
New maritime plans approved by Spanish cabinet define priority offshore wind power areas, including Catalonia's Gulf of Roses
Tuesday, 28 of february of 2023 - 19:41
Spain's train fiasco: Raül Blanco is new head of Renfe as rail leaders are replaced
Catalan Socialist politician is new head of Spanish rail operator amid crisis over trains designed too big for the tunnels
Monday, 20 of february of 2023 - 19:16
Spanish Congress reinforces Podemos minister Montero as trans and abortion laws pass
Chamber strengthens law to guarantee women's rights in face of anti-abortion protocols such as that of Castilla y León
Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 21:20
Spanish government celebrates that Catalonia's referendum is still punished by justice
Spokesperson Isabel Rodríguez considers that Supreme Court ruling responds to a will to "penalize" the events of October 2017
Tuesday, 14 of february of 2023 - 20:35
Pedro Sánchez boasts of having "broken the independence movement" during his mandate
Prime minister asserts that the conflict between Catalonia and Spain is no longer something Spaniards are concerned about
Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 19:07
Spain's PSOE, intent on amending 'Only yes means yes' law, with or without Podemos
The PSOE will seek the support of their junior partners, but if necessary will move forward without their agreement
Monday, 30 of january of 2023 - 23:05
Constitutional Court prevents Òmnium from appearing in case of 25% Spanish quota
The court also agrees to hear an appeal against the Catalan law that obliges large landlords to offer "social" rent levels
Tuesday, 24 of january of 2023 - 20:12
Threat of anti-abortion protocol in Castilla y León prompts Spanish ministerial orders
Unclear women's health initiatives proposed by conservative Castilla y León executive alarm the Madrid government
Tuesday, 17 of january of 2023 - 21:37
Spanish government: Llarena's move "shows that 1st October will still be punished"
Spanish executive spokesperson calls on Carles Puigdemont to "respond before Spanish justice"
Thursday, 12 of january of 2023 - 20:44
New top judge warns: "The Spanish Constitution does not permit self-determination"
Cándido Conde-Pumpido, new president of the Spanish Constitutional Court, arrives with a warning to Catalan independentists
Wednesday, 11 of january of 2023 - 19:05
As Spanish court is renewed, judge lashes out at independentists and Sánchez government
Ex-president of Constitutional Court criticises attempted judicial reform and defends the "sovereignty of the Spanish people"
Monday, 9 of january of 2023 - 19:51
Spanish king warns of institutional "erosion" in Christmas speech addressing crisis
Felipe VI makes a call to "strengthen the institutions" as Spain breaks for Christmas with a political crisis smouldering
Saturday, 24 of december of 2022 - 23:01
Spain avoids new meetings on the conflict with Catalonia: "Dialogue has happened"
Sánchez executive evades the issue of dialogue and considers that ERC accepts that the Catalan independence vote was a crime
Thursday, 22 of december of 2022 - 19:46
Sánchez accuses Feijóo of "silencing Parliament" as Senate debates trimmed version of bill
In Spanish Senate, PP leader paints PM as hostage to Catalan pro-independence parties and calls for early elections
Wednesday, 21 of december of 2022 - 21:30
Spanish government's counterattack against Constitutional Court: a new renewal bill
The amendments suspended by the court's move will be presented by PSOE and Podemos as a new bill this week
Tuesday, 20 of december of 2022 - 22:12
Sánchez will abide by court's ruling but will take "precise measures" to renew its judges
After Spanish Constitutional Court sparks crisis by halting judicial reform bill, executive says that it will obey the judges
Tuesday, 20 of december of 2022 - 18:01
Spanish Constitutional Court consummates its challenge to Sánchez and halts judicial reform
A divided Court agrees on the interim measures demanded by the opposition PP and halts judicial reform bill in upper house
Monday, 19 of december of 2022 - 23:39
Spain's constitutional tension goes on: court admits PP appeal and refuses to recuse judges
A divided Constitutional Court rejects PSOE and Podemos appeals and refuses to recuse its two judges with expired mandates
Monday, 19 of december of 2022 - 22:10
Spanish Congress passes fast-track reform of Penal Code amidst judicial offensive
Reform of sedition, misuse of funds and judicial power passes in lower house, with Senate and Constitutional Court to come
Thursday, 15 of december of 2022 - 21:19
Spain's Constitutional Court postpones decision on judicial reform, while Congress debates it
With the adjournment until Monday, the Court has stepped back from the brink of a constitutional crisis, for the moment
Thursday, 15 of december of 2022 - 19:43
Nowhere to go: Spanish government discards ERC's new Catalan referendum proposal
Spokesperson takes pride in handling of Catalan conflict while recognizing that independence support exceeded 50% in 2017
Tuesday, 13 of december of 2022 - 22:10
ERC accepts PSOE misuse of funds amendment, aimed at cases like Catalan referendum
Catalan party maintains that the new definition of misuse of public funds does not match facts of the October 1st referendum
Monday, 12 of december of 2022 - 22:30
ERC's deal with Sánchez executive: €900 million for projects which Catalonia itself will execute
ERC says that Spanish budget deal creates a new mechanism that will ensure Catalan rail and road infrastructures are built
Tuesday, 22 of november of 2022 - 21:24
Spanish government falls silent over law reform on misuse of funds offences
Spanish government spokesperson leaves position ambiguous on new reform called for by Catalonia's ERC government
Tuesday, 15 of november of 2022 - 22:33
Sánchez announces a reform to change sedition to "aggravated public disorder"
Spanish prime minister announces that Congress will address sedition law reform this Friday, in a bill supported by Podemos
Thursday, 10 of november of 2022 - 22:31
Defying European justice, Spain's JEC says Puigdemont must come to Madrid to be an MEP
The Central Electoral Commission (JEC) repeats its view that all Spanish MEPs must swear on the constitution in Madrid
Thursday, 3 of november of 2022 - 19:49
Spain's PSOE and PP veto giving official EU status to Catalan, Basque and Galician
Despite Spain's claim that it supports EU use of these 3 languages, the major parties don't want to make them official
Wednesday, 2 of november of 2022 - 22:22
Macron prevails over Sánchez: "green energy corridor" to replace MidCat gas link plan
Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez agree to create a submarine hydrogen "corridor" from Barcelona to Marseille
Thursday, 20 of october of 2022 - 22:15
Lies about the Catalan school system slip into the debate between Sánchez and Feijóo
The leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, tells the Senate that "Spanish children cannot learn Spanish in Spain"
Tuesday, 18 of october of 2022 - 22:27
Aragonès discards Catalan elections after Junts withdrawl and proposes to govern alone
"I respect but do not share" the decision by Junts to leave the government, says the Catalan president
Friday, 7 of october of 2022 - 22:24
Catalan government says court is "filibustering" and stands firm on school language regime
Catalan education authorities "surprised" by court's change of criteria on Catalan use in two schools affected by new ruling
Thursday, 22 of september of 2022 - 22:12
Giró responds to Andalusian president Moreno: "That's why we want to leave Spain"
Catalan economy minister Giró criticises Andalusian leader for offering tax advantages to businesspeople from Catalonia
Wednesday, 21 of september of 2022 - 22:53
Rush-hour paralysis of Catalan commuter trains: rail operator blames IT problem
A computer hardware failure led Adif to paralyse all Rodalies and Catalan intercity trains for 3 hours on Friday morning
Friday, 9 of september of 2022 - 19:30
Macron will think again about Midcat gas pipeline after Germany-Spain alliance
French economy minister states that France will always consider proposals made by "friendly" countries
Tuesday, 30 of august of 2022 - 20:35
Diada 2022's march for Catalan independence will go from Paral·lel to Estació de França
The ANC announces a central Barcelona route for this year's annual rally on the National Day of Catalonia, September 11th
Tuesday, 26 of july of 2022 - 21:38
Wildfires in Manresa: arsonist suspected
The Mossos d'Esquadra Police are investigating whether a person started three fires in the area in less than a week.
Monday, 18 of july of 2022 - 19:44
The instructions sent to Catalan schools over the government's language decree
As court deadline for 25% Spanish quota arrives, Catalan ministry has sent schools the information they need to avoid it
Tuesday, 31 of may of 2022 - 21:35
The Citizen Lab researcher's questions about the espionage against Pedro Sánchez
Canadian research centre that uncovered espionage calls on Spain to carry out a "comprehensive investigation" on Pegasus use
Monday, 2 of may of 2022 - 23:27
Thousands march in Barcelona against court imposition of 25% Spanish in schools
7,500 protesters ask Catalan government to refuse to apply court-imposed Spanish language quota
Wednesday, 23 of march of 2022 - 19:50
Òmnium begins courtroom battle in defence of Catalan language in schools
The cultural organization is to provide social support to the families of the Canet de Mar school
Tuesday, 22 of march of 2022 - 21:40
From "Cambray, resign" to "sack him": third day of Catalan teachers' protests
10,000 teachers demonstrate once again, while the department claims that only 10% of Catalan teachers were striking today
Thursday, 17 of march of 2022 - 20:44
Teachers again fill the streets of Barcelona despite minister's concession
On second day of education strike, minister Cambray gives way on one demand, but 10,000 teachers continue their protest
Wednesday, 16 of march of 2022 - 21:55
Catalan teachers show strength as 22,000 march on first day of schools strike
Percentage of teachers following the strike is 31% according to the department, and 70% according to the unions
Tuesday, 15 of march of 2022 - 19:17
