Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Prosecutors to appeal after Spanish Constitutional Court's "holiday chamber" rules against Puigdemont

Prosecutors to appeal after Spanish Constitutional Court's "holiday chamber" rules against Puigdemont

Prosecutors argue that "there is no urgency" and will force the full court to consider the Catalan MEPs' appeal in September

Wednesday, 9 of august of 2023 - 18:07

Catalan education ministry strengthens schools legal measures for Catalan language

Catalan education ministry strengthens schools legal measures for Catalan language

Monday, 17 of july of 2023 - 22:18

Junts downplays effects on party's campaign after JEC grants electoral media rights to PDeCAT

Junts downplays effects on party's campaign after JEC grants electoral media rights to PDeCAT

The head of the PDeCat list, Roger Montañola, reminds Junts "that you must look at what you sign"

Thursday, 29 of june of 2023 - 19:29

Exile body calls for massive Catalan voting on July 23rd aimed at a parliamentary blockade

Exile body calls for massive Catalan voting on July 23rd aimed at a parliamentary blockade

With its "democratic overflow" plan, the Council of the Catalan Republic leadership rejects the proposal for abstention

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 18:41

Marta Fernández of far-right Vox becomes speaker of Cortes de Aragón after accord with PP

Marta Fernández of far-right Vox becomes speaker of Cortes de Aragón after accord with PP

Fernández, a denialist of Covid, climate change and male violence, has just deleted part of her social media footprint

Friday, 23 of june of 2023 - 17:04

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Trias confirms that he will resign as councillor, but says he will first consolidate his team and "infuse them with strength"

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 19:18

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EU Parliament calls on Spain to make a "full, fair and effective" investigation of Catalangate

EU Parliament calls on Spain to make a "full, fair and effective" investigation of Catalangate

MEPs adopt report insisting that Spain clarify its espionage against all 65 known targets in Catalan pro-independence circles

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 19:35

Xavier Trias opens the door to a pact with ERC and the PSC to "make a change in Barcelona"

Xavier Trias opens the door to a pact with ERC and the PSC to "make a change in Barcelona"

Trias is convinced that Collboni won't try to bar him from the mayoralty, although the Socialists aren't discarding anything

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 19:32

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Spanish TV networks eliminate Bruce Springsteen's on-stage reference to "Catalunya"

Spanish TV networks eliminate Bruce Springsteen's on-stage reference to "Catalunya"

Springsteen's warm greeting to the stadium crowd, "Hola Barcelona, hola Catalunya", was chopped off halfway by Spanish TV

Tuesday, 2 of may of 2023 - 21:14

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Clara Ponsatí admits she may be convicted in the end but says "the costs of the repression must be paid by them, not by us"

Tuesday, 25 of april of 2023 - 20:21

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

Catalonia's Canals d'Urgell, key irrigation facility, will turn off tap due to drought

It's the first time in history that such a drastic measure has been taken, and will cause huge losses for Lleida agriculture

Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 23:20

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

Riera says that Pere Aragonès's Catalan government today "is neither left-wing nor pro-independence"

Friday, 24 of march of 2023 - 18:59

Former Spanish interior minister Fernández Díaz faces 15-year jail demand for spying

Former Spanish interior minister Fernández Díaz faces 15-year jail demand for spying

For espionage and corruption in the 'Kitchen Case', prosecutors seek 15-year sentences for the ex-minister and his number two

Friday, 24 of february of 2023 - 23:08

European Commission: "National security" claims don't give carte blanche to state espionage

European Commission: "National security" claims don't give carte blanche to state espionage

EU commissioner answers the Catalan MEPs questions, noting that the EC is "closely following" the Pegasus inquiry committee

Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 20:14

Spanish defence minister demands expulsion of soldiers who raffled prostitute's services

Spanish defence minister demands expulsion of soldiers who raffled prostitute's services

Margarita Robles clarified that it took place in a private WhatsApp chat absolutely outside the structure of the army

Friday, 9 of december of 2022 - 22:57

Spanish government presents Penal Code amendments to force judges to end deadlock

Spanish government presents Penal Code amendments to force judges to end deadlock

Pedro Sánchez executive seeks to end latest judicial power deadlock, on new Constitutional Court judges, via a law change

Friday, 9 of december of 2022 - 21:09

Madrid judges defy prosecution guidance and will continue reducing sex offence sentences

Madrid judges defy prosecution guidance and will continue reducing sex offence sentences

Judges in several provinces will ignore advice given by Spanish chief prosecutor to avoid side effects of sex offences law

Saturday, 26 of november of 2022 - 00:58

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Despite acquittal, Costa will appeal Catalan Parliament's inviolability in Strasbourg

Despite acquittal, Costa will appeal Catalan Parliament's inviolability in Strasbourg

Former deputy speaker has always regarded the trial as a sham for subordinating parliamentary rights to those of the court

Wednesday, 23 of november of 2022 - 20:24

Which Catalan political parties have the most fake followers on Twitter?

Which Catalan political parties have the most fake followers on Twitter?

12% of PPC followers and almost 10% of ERC and PSC followers are not real people

Friday, 28 of october of 2022 - 23:10

EU Parliament asks Spain for electoral credentials of Puigdemont, Comín, Ponsatí and Solé

EU Parliament asks Spain for electoral credentials of Puigdemont, Comín, Ponsatí and Solé

Spain's electoral board is again presented with the question on which its view has previously been overturned by EU justice

Thursday, 27 of october of 2022 - 23:46

Catalan Parliament backs Mohammed Said Badaoui and denounces Spain's Islamophobia

Catalan Parliament backs Mohammed Said Badaoui and denounces Spain's Islamophobia

In an opaque action, Spanish intelligence has ordered the deportation of Badaoui, a resident of Catalonia for 30 years

Wednesday, 19 of october of 2022 - 20:53

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Puigdemont responds to Von der Leyen: "Democracies don't spy on their citizens"

Puigdemont responds to Von der Leyen: "Democracies don't spy on their citizens"

Catalan MEP agrees that democracy is struggling with autocracy, but notes internal EU threats - giving Spain as an example

Wednesday, 14 of september of 2022 - 19:10

Puigdemont criticises "shameful support" for dubious details of Spanish energy decree

Puigdemont criticises "shameful support" for dubious details of Spanish energy decree

The Socialists were heavily criticised for including unrelated measures in the energy decree, passed by Congress today

Thursday, 25 of august of 2022 - 21:29

Confirmed: masks must still be worn on planes, trains, buses and ships in Spain

Confirmed: masks must still be worn on planes, trains, buses and ships in Spain

After a confusing statement in Congress, Spanish ministry clarifies that masks are still mandatory on board shared transport

Thursday, 25 of august of 2022 - 19:50

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Aragonès won't give up on dialogue table even if Spain has a change of government

Aragonès won't give up on dialogue table even if Spain has a change of government

Catalan president defends the importance of the "partial agreements" made in July, at the table's third meeting in 30 months

Friday, 19 of august of 2022 - 20:55

Medical report rejects Spanish ex-police leader Villarejo's reason to delay trial

Medical report rejects Spanish ex-police leader Villarejo's reason to delay trial

Report rules out assertion that ex-commissioner Jose Manuel Villarejo suffered a cerebrovascular accident

Thursday, 18 of august of 2022 - 22:15

Catalan education ministry says court's 25% ruling is "out of phase and inapplicable"

Catalan education ministry says court's 25% ruling is "out of phase and inapplicable"

Catalonia's secretary general of education, Patrícia Gomà, believes there will be more court pronouncements in September

Wednesday, 10 of august of 2022 - 18:51

Boye, on the 1-O trustees' trial: "There is one law for Spaniards and another for Catalans"

Boye, on the 1-O trustees' trial: "There is one law for Spaniards and another for Catalans"

Boye stated that the ruling that causes a repeat of the October 1st trustees' trial "does not follow the law"

Wednesday, 20 of july of 2022 - 21:04

Five years' jail for Scot who took part in Pablo Hasél protests in Barcelona

Five years' jail for Scot who took part in Pablo Hasél protests in Barcelona

Judge convicted man of rioting and assault, accepting police officers' testimony in a case that lawyers say they will appeal

Wednesday, 22 of june of 2022 - 23:49

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Catalan government snubs Spanish transport minister over underinvestment issue

Catalan government snubs Spanish transport minister over underinvestment issue

Aragonès criticises Spanish executive for new highway proposal which is "just words" when existing deals are not honoured

Friday, 10 of june of 2022 - 22:10

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Motorway gridlock on Catalonia's AP-7: emergency proposals to get traffic flowing

Motorway gridlock on Catalonia's AP-7: emergency proposals to get traffic flowing

Traffic authorities will add additional lanes and restrict the passage of trucks at certain times on July weekends

Friday, 10 of june of 2022 - 20:09

Ayuso case: European prosecutors accuse Spanish colleagues of challenging EU law

Ayuso case: European prosecutors accuse Spanish colleagues of challenging EU law

Spain-EU competency dispute opens new controversy in a corruption case which has already convulsed Spain's PP

Wednesday, 30 of march of 2022 - 20:03

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Aragonès will attend Spanish regional leaders' meeting: "The situation is exceptional"

Aragonès will attend Spanish regional leaders' meeting: "The situation is exceptional"

Ukraine crisis requires "bold measures" says Catalan president, reversing earlier decision on value of the conference

Thursday, 10 of march of 2022 - 19:53