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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

Spanish government aims for January regional elections in Catalonia - PSOE

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

Madrid to trigger suspension of Catalonia's autonomy on Saturday

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

Is this the constitutional key to unlock the crisis in Catalonia?

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

Spain

Tourism 'takes a hit' in Catalonia

According to a local trade association, visitor numbers have gone down since the start of October.

18/10/2017

Spain

Catalans accuse Madrid of taking 'political prisoners'

Madrid's jailing of two separatist leaders provokes huge demonstrations in Barcelona

18/10/2017

My Europe Series

Catalonia crisis: Five days that shook Spain

'Insiders' spent five days filming with leading Catalan separatists and Spanish unity grassroots movements.

17/10/2017

Spain

Catalonia remains on collision course with Madrid over independence

Spain threatens to put Catalonia under direct central rule if region doesn't abandon independence drive by Thursday

17/10/2017

Spain

Two Catalan separatists are jailed

Madrid hardens its stance towards Catalonia and jails two separatists pending sedition investigation

17/10/2017

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Trio killed as wildfires rage in Galicia

Officials say three people have been killed as a result of fires in the north-western region

16/10/2017

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Spain battles against deadly forest fires

Iberian coast fires have been fanned by strong winds, remnants of ex-Hurricane Ophelia.

16/10/2017

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Deadly Spanish fires in part started deliberately says Galica's President

Galicia's President says some of the fires threatening Vigo are criminal in nature.

16/10/2017