Catalonia independence
Will Catalan pardons calm Spanish tensions?

Will Catalan pardons calm Spanish tensions?
Spanish PM hoping to create ‘spirit of dialogue’ as separatist leaders vow to fight on
22 Jun 2021
Instant Opinion: ‘next year should spell new Tory leader’

Instant Opinion: ‘next year should spell new Tory leader’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 5 October
5 Oct 2020
Who is hacking Catalonian politicians’ phones?

Who is hacking Catalonian politicians’ phones?
Facebook-owned messenger service confirms attempts to access regional parliament speaker’s device
28 Jul 2020
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: El Clasico becomes El Politico

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: El Clasico becomes El Politico
It’s not just a game between the top two teams in La Liga
18 Dec 2019
The countries hit by major protests in 2019

The countries hit by major protests in 2019
Millions have taken to the streets across the globe this year demanding change
19 Nov 2019
How safe is it to visit Spain?

How safe is it to visit Spain?
Barcelona hit by second night of violence as Catalan activists and police clash
16 Oct 2019
Will Catalonia ever gain independence?

Will Catalonia ever gain independence?
Spanish PM says independence bid has ‘failed’ after conviction of 12 Catalan leaders
15 Oct 2019

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Why has Spain jailed Catalan leaders?

Why has Spain jailed Catalan leaders?
Unrest after independence leaders handed lengthy sentences in Spanish ‘trial of the century’
15 Oct 2019
Catalan separatists begin ‘trial of the century’ in Madrid

Catalan separatists begin ‘trial of the century’ in Madrid
Twelve people appear before Supreme Court charged with rebellion
13 Feb 2019
Camp Nou to host Catalans Dragons vs. Wigan Warriors

Camp Nou to host Catalans Dragons vs. Wigan Warriors
It will be the first ever rugby league match at FC Barcelona’s stadium
30 Nov 2018
Basques form 125-mile human chain calling for independence

Basques form 125-mile human chain calling for independence
Tens of thousands of people hold hands to demand referendum
11 Jun 2018
What Spain’s political crisis means for Catalan independence

What Spain’s political crisis means for Catalan independence
Ousting of tough-talking PM Mariano Rajoy expected to reignite separatist dreams
1 Jun 2018
Who is new Catalan President Quim Torra?

Who is new Catalan President Quim Torra?
The region’s latest leader was sworn in on Thursday amid controversy over anti-Spanish comments
18 May 2018
Catalan St Andrews professor to turn herself over to police

Catalan St Andrews professor to turn herself over to police
Ex-education minister Clara Ponsati will fight calls for extradition from Spanish government
26 Mar 2018
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrested by German police

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrested by German police
German authorities have 60 days to decide whether to extradite Carles Puigdemont
26 Mar 2018
Catalonia delays vote to re-elect Puigdemont as president

Catalonia delays vote to re-elect Puigdemont as president
Postponement causes ‘schism’ in separatist movement
30 Jan 2018
President Skype: can Puigdemont rule Catalonia remotely?

President Skype: can Puigdemont rule Catalonia remotely?
Spain warns it will not allow region to be governed by a ‘hologram leader’
17 Jan 2018
Catalonia crisis: now what?

Catalonia crisis: now what?
Snap election sees pro-separatist parties retain their hold on Catalonia
22 Dec 2017
Catalonia heads to the polls for Madrid-ordered elections

Catalonia heads to the polls for Madrid-ordered elections
It’s unclear whether separatist politicians can renew majority that allowed independence declaration
21 Dec 2017
Carles Puigdemont faces wait for extradition verdict

Carles Puigdemont faces wait for extradition verdict
Belgian judge delays decision over separatist leader’s future as two jailed former members of his government lose bail bid
4 Dec 2017
Franco’s shadow hangs over Catalonian independence debate

Franco’s shadow hangs over Catalonian independence debate
In Depth: more than 40 years after his death, dictator’s repression lives on in Catalan memory
22 Nov 2017
Catalan crisis: did Russian hackers fuel separatism?

Catalan crisis: did Russian hackers fuel separatism?
Fake social media accounts allegedly spread propaganda to stoke Spanish independence row
9 Nov 2017
Catalonia Independence: nine former ministers jailed 

Catalonia Independence: nine former ministers jailed
Spanish prosecutors are also seeking a European arrest warrant for the former Catalan president
3 Nov 2017
1,700 companies flee ‘independent’ Catalonia region

1,700 companies flee ‘independent’ Catalonia region
Madrid faces little resistance as it takes control from Catalan government
30 Oct 2017
Catalans declare independence as Spain threatens direct rule

Catalans declare independence as Spain threatens direct rule
In Depth: The Spanish constitutional crisis deepen as Catalan MPs vote to split from Madrid
27 Oct 2017
Italy’s turn: wealthy regions vote for greater autonomy

Italy’s turn: wealthy regions vote for greater autonomy
Lombardy and Veneto’s presidents say they want ‘fairer’ tax distribution, not full independence
23 Oct 2017
Catalonia crisis: Madrid to invoke Article 155

Catalonia crisis: Madrid to invoke Article 155
No turning back for Catalan leaders or Spain if Rajoy takes over control of regional government
20 Oct 2017
Spain to suspend Catalan autonomy

Spain to suspend Catalan autonomy
Madrid expected to take control of breakaway region as deadline to abandon independence plans passes
19 Oct 2017
Catalan government delays independence declaration

Catalan government delays independence declaration
President Carles Puigdemont seeking negotiations with Spain over crisis
11 Oct 2017
Will Catalonia’s president declare independence?

Will Catalonia’s president declare independence?
Puigdemont to address MPs in much-anticipated session on Tuesday evening
9 Oct 2017
Catalonia independence: what are Madrid’s options?

Catalonia independence: what are Madrid’s options?
In Depth: Foreign minister says parliament will debate separation despite court order
6 Oct 2017
Spain suspends Catalan parliament session

Spain suspends Catalan parliament session
EU braces for fall in the euro if independence declared
5 Oct 2017
Gerard Pique: I won’t quit playing for Spain

Gerard Pique: I won’t quit playing for Spain
Barcelona star was jeered by fans at training session
4 Oct 2017
Catalonia independence: strikes shut region

Catalonia independence: strikes shut region
Spain may try to seize control of the Catalan government if it declares autonomy
3 Oct 2017