Northern Catalonia

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Foment, in Perpinyá

Foment, in Perpinyá

Tuesday, 16 of april of 2024 - 17:07

Salvador Illa rejects Aragonès's proposal for a PSC-ERC-Junts election debate outside Catalonia

Salvador Illa rejects Aragonès's proposal for a PSC-ERC-Junts election debate outside Catalonia

PSC rejects Pere Aragonès's idea of going outside Catalonia to make possible a debate between him, Illa and Puigdemont

Friday, 5 of april of 2024 - 20:33

Puigdemont shifts to Vallespir, just north of French-Spanish border, to fight Catalan election

Puigdemont shifts to Vallespir, just north of French-Spanish border, to fight Catalan election

Pro-independence leader moves from Waterloo (Belgium) to Northern Catalonia (France), from where he hopes to end his exile

Friday, 5 of april of 2024 - 19:32

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Puigdemont announces that he will be the Junts candidate for the presidency of Catalonia

Puigdemont announces that he will be the Junts candidate for the presidency of Catalonia

In the Northern Catalonia town of Elna, Carles Puigdemont confirms his decision to run in Catalonia's election of May 12th

Thursday, 21 of march of 2024 - 20:26

Symbolism and signals at Sant Miquel de Cuixà

Symbolism and signals at Sant Miquel de Cuixà

Tuesday, 22 of august of 2023 - 17:45

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Marie Costa: "History will condemn France and Spain: they cannot deny Catalan identity"

Marie Costa: "History will condemn France and Spain: they cannot deny Catalan identity"

The mayor of Els Banys d'Arles hopes to put France "against the ropes" over the ban on using Catalan at council meetings

Tuesday, 11 of july of 2023 - 17:00

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Protest at prefecture in Perpinyà after France bans use of Catalan in council meetings

Protest at prefecture in Perpinyà after France bans use of Catalan in council meetings

Lluís Puig and Carme Forcadell support northern Catalan mayors at rally after French court closes the door on Catalan

Wednesday, 10 of may of 2023 - 22:13

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The mayor of Elna, after language trial: "If we don't speak Catalan in public places, who will?"

The mayor of Elna, after language trial: "If we don't speak Catalan in public places, who will?"

Mayor Nicolas Garcia says that the Northern Catalonia towns will go to EU justice to defend their rights in the French state

Tuesday, 18 of april of 2023 - 20:55

Catalan language rights, in danger in Northern Catalonia

Catalan language rights, in danger in Northern Catalonia

The French judiciary is to decide whether Elna and three other municipalities can use Catalan in municipal meetings

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 22:02

France takes Elna town council to court for allowing Catalan to be used at meetings

France takes Elna town council to court for allowing Catalan to be used at meetings

First municipality in Northern Catalonia to recognize the right to speak in Catalan will have to argue its case on April 18th

Thursday, 6 of april of 2023 - 19:24

The blue backpack and the first steps at La Vajol

The blue backpack and the first steps at La Vajol

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 16:32

French interior minister, willing to reopen Coll de Banyuls border crossing on one condition

French interior minister, willing to reopen Coll de Banyuls border crossing on one condition

The proposal, not yet accepted by Spain, will require further talks

Thursday, 19 of january of 2023 - 22:11

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Laura Borràs criticizes those who suspended her from speaker role in Prada speech

Laura Borràs criticizes those who suspended her from speaker role in Prada speech

Borràs closes the Catalan Summer University calling for "self-criticism" from the pro-independence parties

Tuesday, 23 of august of 2022 - 21:57

Walk-out at Catalan Summer University when minister Vilagrà defends dialogue table

Walk-out at Catalan Summer University when minister Vilagrà defends dialogue table

At annual summer event in Northern Catalonia, around ten people left in the middle of the ERC politician's speech

Monday, 22 of august of 2022 - 22:47

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Alex Salmond: "They won't recognize you until you actually become independent"

Alex Salmond: "They won't recognize you until you actually become independent"

Former Scottish leader told Catalan audience that to achieve independence "the heavy lifting has to be done domestically"

/ El Nacional

Monday, 22 of august of 2022 - 20:24

Northern Catalan senator appalled by Spain's "lack of respect" for Council of Europe

Northern Catalan senator appalled by Spain's "lack of respect" for Council of Europe

François Calvet denounces the Spanish pressure to prevent the key European body from publishing its conclusions on Catalonia

Wednesday, 29 of june of 2022 - 21:38

The extreme right continues its unstoppable advance in Northern Catalonia

The extreme right continues its unstoppable advance in Northern Catalonia

Marine Le Pen extends her territorial reach: in five years, she has risen from just two to 23 French departments

Nicolas Tomás, special correspondent

Monday, 25 of april of 2022 - 21:17

Journey to Perpinyà, Marine Le Pen's test bed

Journey to Perpinyà, Marine Le Pen's test bed

In the Northern Catalonia capital there is a fatigue: "Better to be accused of racism than to have an impossible life"

Friday, 22 of april of 2022 - 23:40

France gives legal backing to Catalan language immersion in schools

France gives legal backing to Catalan language immersion in schools

Thursday, 16 of december of 2021 - 21:54

French court victory opens way for a Catalan-language high school in Perpinyà

French court victory opens way for a Catalan-language high school in Perpinyà

Wednesday, 15 of december of 2021 - 22:11

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ANC pays homage to the role of Northern Catalonia in 1st October referendum

ANC pays homage to the role of Northern Catalonia in 1st October referendum

Friday, 1 of october of 2021 - 22:10

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Torra: "The only way out is to proclaim the Catalan Republic and defend it"

Torra: "The only way out is to proclaim the Catalan Republic and defend it"

Thursday, 19 of august of 2021 - 20:10

Forn sees failure of dialogue as likely: "The conflict won't be solved in an office"

Forn sees failure of dialogue as likely: "The conflict won't be solved in an office"

Wednesday, 18 of august of 2021 - 20:46

French gendarmes search for Puigdemont at Northern Catalonia's summer university

French gendarmes search for Puigdemont at Northern Catalonia's summer university

Monday, 16 of august of 2021 - 22:44

The ridiculous 'no' to the French seaplanes

The ridiculous 'no' to the French seaplanes

Monday, 19 of july of 2021 - 17:22

Exiled Catalan leader Anna Gabriel, the surprise of Òmnium's event at Elna

Exiled Catalan leader Anna Gabriel, the surprise of Òmnium's event at Elna

Friday, 16 of july of 2021 - 21:31

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Cuixart reunites Puigdemont and Junqueras at Elna: "In our unity lies our victory"

Cuixart reunites Puigdemont and Junqueras at Elna: "In our unity lies our victory"

Friday, 16 of july of 2021 - 20:47

Treaty of the Pyrenees: a natural frontier or an enormous lie?

Treaty of the Pyrenees: a natural frontier or an enormous lie?

Sunday, 16 of may of 2021 - 16:20

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Massive support from French regions for law introducing language immersion

Massive support from French regions for law introducing language immersion

Friday, 9 of april of 2021 - 22:28

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Puigdemont in Prats de Molló: "The red thread of the Catalan struggle continues"

Puigdemont in Prats de Molló: "The red thread of the Catalan struggle continues"

Monday, 21 of december of 2020 - 23:58

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Catalan presidents Mas, Puigdemont and Torra join to denounce Spain's repression

Catalan presidents Mas, Puigdemont and Torra join to denounce Spain's repression

Friday, 9 of october of 2020 - 19:55

Puigdemont: "The state tried to decapitate the independence movement and failed"

Puigdemont: "The state tried to decapitate the independence movement and failed"

Friday, 21 of august of 2020 - 21:07

Puigdemont in Northern Catalonia: "It's an honour to be here, at home"

Puigdemont in Northern Catalonia: "It's an honour to be here, at home"

Thursday, 20 of august of 2020 - 23:42

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Northern Catalonia visits by Ponsatí and Comín show that "Spain is different"

Northern Catalonia visits by Ponsatí and Comín show that "Spain is different"

Saturday, 15 of august of 2020 - 00:51

French prefecture won't allow an audience at Puigdemont's summer university speech

French prefecture won't allow an audience at Puigdemont's summer university speech

Wednesday, 12 of august of 2020 - 22:32

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Clara Ponsatí returns to Perpinyà: "We won't stop until we win"

Clara Ponsatí returns to Perpinyà: "We won't stop until we win"

Núria Segura Insa

Friday, 7 of august of 2020 - 20:54

VIDEO | The spectacular “armada” of pro-independence coaches that jammed Perpinyà

VIDEO | The spectacular “armada” of pro-independence coaches that jammed Perpinyà

Sunday, 1 of march of 2020 - 22:33

Council for the Republic registrations rocket after Perpinyà

Council for the Republic registrations rocket after Perpinyà

Sunday, 1 of march of 2020 - 21:36

Puigdemont makes Perpinyà burst at the seams

Puigdemont makes Perpinyà burst at the seams

Sunday, 1 of march of 2020 - 17:55

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Ponsatí criticises Pedro Sánchez's "deceitful dialogue”

Ponsatí criticises Pedro Sánchez's "deceitful dialogue”

Saturday, 29 of february of 2020 - 22:25