Spain riot police clashed with pro-independence Catalan protesters in Barcelona on while some activists burned tires and blocked highways across northeast of the country as part of a day of protests against the trial of 12 politicians. Pro-independence leaders organise mass strike in #Catalonia https://t.co/lIFuBFsggM — Janne Riitakorpi (@JanneRiitakorpi) February 21, 2019 A total of…
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Gomes MEP on “political prisoners” in Spain
Ana GOMES MEP (Portugal, S&D) raises concerns about the policy of Pedro Sanchez government, dealing with the Catalan independence issue as if it is a legal problem, instead of acknowledging its political nature. Gomes promotes dialogue between Madrid and Barcelona, breaking the deadlock through talks. She is also concerned about the methods of repressing of Catalan politicians,…
Spain warns no-deal “catastrophe”
Leaving the European Union without a deal, or so called ‘hard’ Brexit would be catastrophic, Spain Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said, while confirming that there were contingency plans in place. Britain’s exit from the bloc on March 29 is uncertain as Westminster is highly likely to vote against a proposed by Theresa May cabinet deal, opening…
Catalonia protests amid Sanchez visit
Catalan politicians sentenced over organising independence referendum called on for peaceful protests ahead of a first visit of the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Widespread protests planned by pro-independence supporters will raise the stakes and provide the backdrop to the meetings ➡️https://t.co/3VzZr91AqH. — Catalan News (@catalannews) December 20, 2018 Prime Minister has planned to chair the weekly…
EU27 foreign ministers hope for orderly Brexit
Although officially Brexit is not on the Foreign ministers Council agenda, and it can’t be, because until the end of March 2019 the UK is a full-fledged member-state of the bloc, – many urgent issues of international agenda fade overshadowed by concerns of ‘hard Brexit“. #ES @JosepBorrellF on the #Brexit deal, upon arrival at the…
Madrid agrees to Brexit deal ending Gibraltar raw
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made a statement on Gibraltar, ending the 11-hours long drama over the Rock, in his speech he explained the significance of the territory for Spain. However he started his announcement with a declaration of the Brexit Summit, taking place in Brussels tomorrow, and agreement of his government to endorse Brexit deal. 🔴EN…
Gibraltar leaders reaffirm support to UK
Gibraltar – the major focus of Spain prevented the European Union on to finalise a draft Article 50 deal on Friday, November 23 to pave the way for endorsement of the document during the UK-EU27 leaders’ summit on Sunday, November 25. The complications over Gibraltar raised a wave of doubts of possibility to sign any…
25 years in prison for Catalan referendum
The Spanish prosecutor’s office demands a 25-year prison sentence for the leader of the pro-independence Catalan party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ErC), Oriol Junqueras, for a challenge to the central government that resulted in the unilateral declaration of independence on October 27, 2017. Junqueras is charged with the Medieval crime of “rebellion”. #BREAKING Spanish prosecutor proposes…
Hundreds of Africans stormed Spanish border
One African illegal migrant died and three others were injured when a crowd of more than 300 people stormed the border fence separating Spanish enclave Melilla from Morocco, the local authorities informed. https://twitter.com/rubnpulido/status/1053948016049225728 Hundreds of illegal migrants managed to scale the seven-meter high metal barrier and were taken to a reception center in Melilla where…
Clashes in Barcelona ahead of referendum anniversary
Six people arrested, and 24 injured during protests in Barcelona degrading in clashes between police and demonstrators ahead of the anniversary of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Police have attempted to prevent protesters who gathered in downtown Barcelona to confront another march in support of Spanish police. Barcelona’s mayor Ada Colau asked to “avoid confrontation” between…
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