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Puigdemont defends the "intelligent confrontation" role of the Catalan exiles in Europe

Puigdemont defends the "intelligent confrontation" role of the Catalan exiles in Europe

Puigdemont, with Toni Comín and Gonzalo Boye, explained the role the pro-independence politicians have played from exile

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 31 of may of 2024 - 22:30

Puigdemont: "Catalan exile will not end due to EU efforts, but to Sánchez's need for Junts votes"

Puigdemont: "Catalan exile will not end due to EU efforts, but to Sánchez's need for Junts votes"

Puigdemont and fellow exile Toni Comín regret the "poor quality of Spanish democracy" at Junts campaign event in Belgium

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 24 of may of 2024 - 20:23

Belgium commits itself to official EU status for Catalan, but Lithuania reiterates its 'no'

Belgium commits itself to official EU status for Catalan, but Lithuania reiterates its 'no'

Belgian ambassador believes that progress on official status for 3 languages will be made when several pending reports arrive

Nura Portella

Friday, 19 of january of 2024 - 21:26

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Puigdemont testifies before Spanish judge: "I had no bodyguard, the state illegally prevented it"

Puigdemont testifies before Spanish judge: "I had no bodyguard, the state illegally prevented it"

In a videoconference testimony with surreal moments, the former Catalan president takes part in trial of Buch and Escolà

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 18:01

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Catalan language NGO tells Belgian court that it was spied on by Spain with Pegasus software

Catalan language NGO tells Belgian court that it was spied on by Spain with Pegasus software

Plataforma per la Llengua reports that a Belgian judge is investigating the espionage against the group's members

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 8 of june of 2023 - 20:50

European Parliament searched by police over corruption claims linking MEPs and Qatar

European Parliament searched by police over corruption claims linking MEPs and Qatar

Belgian police have arrested 4 people, including EU chamber vice president Eva Kaili, as alleged corruption case grows

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 12 of december of 2022 - 21:44

Valtònyc, a great victory

Valtònyc, a great victory

José Antich

Wednesday, 18 of may of 2022 - 17:57

Valtònyc hands Spain its final defeat, ending 4-year fight against extradition

Valtònyc hands Spain its final defeat, ending 4-year fight against extradition

Extradition case for Mallorcan rapper is definitively closed after Belgian prosecutors decide not to appeal court ruling

Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 17 of may of 2022 - 19:28

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European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

At EU court hearing, key for case of exiled Catalan politicians, the lawyer representing the Belgian state changed her line

M. Piulachs and M. Lasalas / special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 21:29

Puigdemont reacts to the racism of Borrell with MEP Kanko

Puigdemont reacts to the racism of Borrell with MEP Kanko

EU foreign affairs head calls Flemish MEP Assita Kanko a "member of African descent" and Puigdemont responds: "Unspeakable"

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 21 of february of 2022 - 19:26

New extradition hearing for Valtònyc: from 'lèse majesté' to insulting an authority

New extradition hearing for Valtònyc: from 'lèse majesté' to insulting an authority

Belgian appeal court notes that a monarch is not entitled to protection over what is established in the Penal Code

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 19 of january of 2022 - 19:13

Belgian appeals court orders repeat trial for Valtònyc over lyrics insulting royalty

Belgian appeals court orders repeat trial for Valtònyc over lyrics insulting royalty

Belgian high court partially supports prosecutors and question of lyrics about Spanish royal family will again be examined

Joel Carrasco Albertus

Tuesday, 18 of january of 2022 - 19:26

Belgian public prosecution office appeals against refusal to extradite Valtònyc

Belgian public prosecution office appeals against refusal to extradite Valtònyc

The Court of Cassation of Brussels will hold a hearing on January 11th to decide the case.

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 29 of december of 2021 - 19:44

Valtònyc, hero of the day

Valtònyc, hero of the day

José Antich

Wednesday, 29 of december of 2021 - 18:17

The court, forceful: "Valtònyc's conduct is not punishable in Belgium".

The court, forceful: "Valtònyc's conduct is not punishable in Belgium".

The magistrates rule that the rapper's song, where he wishes death upon the president of the Círculo Balear, is not a crime

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 28 of december of 2021 - 21:25

The rapper Valtònyc's waggish response to a new Spanish extradition claim

The rapper Valtònyc's waggish response to a new Spanish extradition claim

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 24 of november of 2021 - 23:14

Valtònyc, another victory for the exiles in Europe

Valtònyc, another victory for the exiles in Europe

José Antich

Friday, 29 of october of 2021 - 17:19

'Valtònyc ruling' makes major headlines in Belgian media

'Valtònyc ruling' makes major headlines in Belgian media

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 28 of october of 2021 - 19:51

Mallorcan rapper Valtònyc persuades Belgian justice to strike out royal slander law

Mallorcan rapper Valtònyc persuades Belgian justice to strike out royal slander law

Gemma Liñán

Thursday, 28 of october of 2021 - 18:34

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Puigdemont: "If we hold fast, which we didn't do 4 years ago, they'll recognize us"

Puigdemont: "If we hold fast, which we didn't do 4 years ago, they'll recognize us"

Núria Casas

Wednesday, 13 of october of 2021 - 19:38

Puigdemont will take case against Spain's Court of Accounts to Belgian justice

Puigdemont will take case against Spain's Court of Accounts to Belgian justice

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 29 of june of 2021 - 20:33

Spanish rapper Valtònyc could bring to an end Belgium's ancient 'lèse-majesté' law

Spanish rapper Valtònyc could bring to an end Belgium's ancient 'lèse-majesté' law

Lluís Bou

Saturday, 13 of march of 2021 - 00:01

Belgian press: "If the Catalonia conflict was in Russia, the EU would be indignant"

Belgian press: "If the Catalonia conflict was in Russia, the EU would be indignant"

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 10 of march of 2021 - 18:02

Bové to EU Parliament: "If Belgian court backs Puigdemont, you'll look stupid"

Bové to EU Parliament: "If Belgian court backs Puigdemont, you'll look stupid"

Lluís Bou

Friday, 5 of march of 2021 - 01:45

Constitutional Court rules that Supreme Court is competent in Catalan leaders' case

Constitutional Court rules that Supreme Court is competent in Catalan leaders' case

Núria Casas

Wednesday, 17 of february of 2021 - 20:29

Belgian prosecutor tells Llarena how Spanish case put fundamental rights at risk

Belgian prosecutor tells Llarena how Spanish case put fundamental rights at risk

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 9 of february of 2021 - 00:30

Three jailed Catalan leaders demand release based on Puig ruling in Belgium

Three jailed Catalan leaders demand release based on Puig ruling in Belgium

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 13 of january of 2021 - 19:37

Puigdemont: “Belgian court’s ruling is fully applicable to our immunity case”

Puigdemont: “Belgian court’s ruling is fully applicable to our immunity case”

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 11 of january of 2021 - 23:24

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Exiled Catalan activist returns home, as case is thrown out after three years

Exiled Catalan activist returns home, as case is thrown out after three years

Gemma Liñán

Monday, 11 of january of 2021 - 20:14

Four exiled Catalan leaders appeal to Spanish PM to abide by Belgian ruling

Four exiled Catalan leaders appeal to Spanish PM to abide by Belgian ruling

Marta Lasalas

Saturday, 9 of january of 2021 - 00:46

Belgian prosecutors accept Lluís Puig decision, ending Spain's extradition quest

Belgian prosecutors accept Lluís Puig decision, ending Spain's extradition quest

El Nacional / ACN

Friday, 8 of january of 2021 - 20:19

Belgian justice humiliates the Supreme Court: the exiles win again

Belgian justice humiliates the Supreme Court: the exiles win again

José Antich

Friday, 8 of january of 2021 - 18:35

Belgium again rejects Spain's extradition demand for Catalan politician Lluís Puig

Belgium again rejects Spain's extradition demand for Catalan politician Lluís Puig

Alba Domingo

Thursday, 7 of january of 2021 - 19:25

Belgium to rule on extradition of Catalan politician Lluís Puig on January 7th

Belgium to rule on extradition of Catalan politician Lluís Puig on January 7th

El Nacional

Thursday, 10 of december of 2020 - 23:04

Spanish prosecutor Zaragoza accuses Belgium of being "a haven of impunity"

Spanish prosecutor Zaragoza accuses Belgium of being "a haven of impunity"

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 23 of november of 2020 - 19:29

Spanish prosecutor attacks Belgian justice for its "death lance" against cooperation

Spanish prosecutor attacks Belgian justice for its "death lance" against cooperation

El Nacional

Monday, 24 of august of 2020 - 23:40

Belgian justice rejects Spain's extradition demand for Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Belgian justice rejects Spain's extradition demand for Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Anna Solé Sans

Friday, 7 of august of 2020 - 19:49

The six countries with the best coronavirus response plan are governed by women

The six countries with the best coronavirus response plan are governed by women

Sunday, 12 of april of 2020 - 22:30

Spanish monarchy scandal reaches Belgium: "Shock in Spain"

Spanish monarchy scandal reaches Belgium: "Shock in Spain"

Lluís Bou

Sunday, 8 of march of 2020 - 18:14

Another bad rap for Spanish justice: EU court rules in favour of musician

Another bad rap for Spanish justice: EU court rules in favour of musician

Alba Solé Ingla

Tuesday, 3 of march of 2020 - 20:51