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Puigdemont calls for a non-violent resistance

A broadcast message from Carles Puigdemont asked Catalans to resist Article 155 in a peaceful manner

28/10/2017

Spain

Catalan leader urges calm opposition

Carles Puigdemont refuses to recognise the sacking of Catalan regional government

28/10/2017

Spain

Spain's Prime Minister calls for calm after Catalonia declares independence

The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy has called for calm and said the rule of law would be restored in Catalonia, after the region declared independence from Spain.

27/10/2017

Spain

Madrid poised to make move on Catalonia

The Spanish Senate is expected to trigger Article 155 of the country's constitution

27/10/2017

Spain

Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia, calls snap elections

Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia

27/10/2017

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[In pictures] Historic day as Catalonia declares independence before Spain's crackdown

27/10/2017

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Catalan lawmakers burst into song after independence declaration

Independence supporters belt out "Els Segadors" in Catalan parliament.

27/10/2017

Spain

Euroviews. Being a journalist in the Catalan storm

Trying to avoid being manipulated while being accused of manipulation, covering the Catalan debate is complicated.

27/10/2017

Spain

Catalonia's controversial declaration

The semi-autonomous region has declared independence, in direct defiance of the government in Madrid which is preparing to impose direct rule over the region

27/10/2017

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European leaders to Catalan separatists: Get lost

27/10/2017

Spain

Puigdemont calls on Catalans to "maintain the pulse of our country"

Puigdemont tells Catalans the future is "in our and your hands" after parliament votes for independence.

27/10/2017

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Spanish Senate votes today on Article 155

Spanish government is set to impose direct rule over Catalonia as crisis spirals

27/10/2017

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History repeating? A timeline of Catalonia’s uneasy relationship with Spain

27/10/2017

Spain

Decision day for Catalonia in independence crisis

The rebel region's parliament may choose to unilaterally declare a split from Spain

27/10/2017

Spain

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister urges Catalonia to give dialogue a chance

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, urges Catalan leader to give dialogue a chance before the Spanish Senate approves Catalonia's take-over

26/10/2017

Spain

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont 'to call snap regional elections'

26/10/2017

Spain

What on earth is going on in Catalonia?

Amid the tense stand-off between Barcelona and Madrid, the regional government has refused to call early elections.

26/10/2017

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

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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

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Spanish government wants to restore "normality and legality" in Catalonia

Catalonia faces direct rule from Madrid

25/10/2017

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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