Spain Tensions rise to new heights between governments in Barcelona and Madrid Focus turns on the governments of Barcelona and Madrid for the next step in the Catalonia crisis 26/10/2017
Green News 24 hours in Barcelona Food, sports and culture: this is our short haul weekend trip to Barcelona 26/10/2017
Spain A crucial few days for Catalonia Reports now claim leader Carles Puigdemont is not going to Madrid for last-ditch talks 25/10/2017
Spain Spain's PM says direct rule of Catalonia is the 'only reponse' to its bid for independence Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says imposing direct rule on Catalonia is the 'only response' to its push for independence. 25/10/2017
Spain 'Luis the bastard' and the corruption case dogging Spain's ruling party Prosecutor confirms mysterious 'Luis the bastard' is long-time Partido Popular treasurer Luis Bárcenas 25/10/2017
Spain Spanish government wants to restore "normality and legality" in Catalonia Catalonia faces direct rule from Madrid 25/10/2017
Spain Catalan president considers calls for a snap election Carles Puidgemont is being urged to hold a regional election in a bid to thwart Madrid's planned power grip 24/10/2017
Spain Catalan leader could face Spanish Senate Catalan President Carles Puidgemont may appear before the Spanish Senate to argue case for Catalonia independence 23/10/2017
Spain Back from the brink?: Catalonia debates direct rule from Madrid The Catalonian Parliament will meet later this week to consider its response to the Spanish government's decision to claw back the region's autonomy. 23/10/2017
Spain Explained: What do Madrid’s measures mean for Catalonia? The new measures are the latest move by Madrid aimed at thwarting efforts by Catalonia to break away 23/10/2017
Spain Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens 22/10/2017
Spain Catalonia leader denounces 'worst attack' since Franco Pro-independence regional government chief Carles Puigdemont says Catalonia won't accept Madrid's moves to impose direct rule 22/10/2017
Spain Puigdemont says Catalonia 'will not accept' Spain's plan The speech followed the Spanish prime minister's announcement that he will sack the region's government and call elections 21/10/2017
Spain Thousands in Barcelona demand freedom for independence activists Thousands in Barcelona demand freedom for independence activists 21/10/2017
Spain Rajoy says he will sack Catalan government, call regional elections The Spanish prime minister also said he would curb the powers of Catalonia's parliament 21/10/2017
Spain Madrid poised to activate emergency rule in Catalonia The conservative government is backed by the main opposition Socialists in making the unprecedented move 21/10/2017
Spain EU Parliament President defends Spanish unity Antonio Tajani had stinging words for Catalan separatists, denouncing those "sowing discord by deliberately ignoring laws" 20/10/2017
Spain Spain: Politicians take sides over Catalonia crisis Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is set to suspend Catalonia's autonomy over its independence moves 20/10/2017
Musica Verdi's Masked Ball is a timeless classic A three act tragedy sprinkled with comedy, Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera – or masked ball – is one of the Italian composer’s most acclaimed masterpieces. 19/10/2017
Spain Expat view from Catalonia: 'no intelligent leadership on either side' How is the crisis in Catalonia affecting its many international residents and businesses? 19/10/2017
Spain Brinksmanship deepens crisis between Catalonia and Madrid Madrid accuses Catalonia's leader of talking loud and saying nothing in letter calling for talks, but threatening a unilateral independence declaration. 19/10/2017
Spain Catalonia crisis - ultimatum day The stage is set for a Catalonia - Spain showdown as Madrid's ultimatum for an independence retraction ends 19/10/2017
Spain Spain asks Catalan's leader to 'act sensibly' as the direct rule deadline looms The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has urged Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to "act sensibly" ahead of Thursday's direct rule deadline 18/10/2017