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The EU can't mediate in Spain if only one side asks for it, says Juncker

The EU Commission president said he doesn't want Catalonia to become independent

13/10/2017

Spain

Media operating under 'poisonous climate' in Catalonia, says Reporters Without Borders

A new report by RSF cites harassment of journalists on social network and propaganda pressure from the Catalan government

13/10/2017

Spain

Is Catalonia looking to copy Slovenia’s path to independence?

Separatist Catalans hope Carles Puigdemont will follow the Slovenian independence model

12/10/2017

Spain

Who is the real power behind Catalonia’s independence movement?

A look at the grassroots campaigners behind Catalonia's independence drive.

12/10/2017

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Violence on sidelines of Barcelona unity demonstration

A group of anti-independence demonstrators in the Catalonian capital Barcelona clashed with police on Wednesday, Spain's national day.

12/10/2017

World

Exclusive: Catalan police speak out

Exclusive interview with a Catalan police officer reveals tensions within the regional force over independence

12/10/2017

Spain

Chairs fly in Barcelona on sidelines of pro-unity demonstration

Shocking footage shows demonstrators throwing chairs at each other on the streets of Barcelona

12/10/2017

Spain

Madrid waits for answer from Catalonia

The clock is ticking as Madrid waits for Catalan leaders to clarify its independence bid by a five-day deadline

12/10/2017

Spain

Mixed reactions in Barcelona to Spanish PM's veiled 'threat'

"At least we are talking" Spanish PM's call for clarity is seen as the reopening of dialogue by some Catalans

11/10/2017

Spain

Rajoy rejects dialogue with Catalan government, opens door to constitutional reform

Rajoy's speech followed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont's suspended declaration of independence

11/10/2017

Spain

Euroviews. View: What Catalonia crisis says about EU’s structure and prospects

What is happening on the ground in Spain indicates that the European economic recovery is strengthening, while highlighting the limits of what the EU can achieve, writes Daniel Gros

11/10/2017

World

Catalonia police: who do we serve?

Catalonia police: who do we serve?

11/10/2017

Spain

Barcelona crowds react to Puigdemont's Catalonia independence announcement

Cheering turned to silence in Barcelona as Puigdemont revealed that Catalonia's declaration of independenceaction would be suspended

11/10/2017

Economy

Markets hopeful of Spanish-Catalan dialogue

Markets show hope for resolve in Spain over Catalan independence

11/10/2017

Spain

Spain's PM Rajoy asks Catalan parliament to clarify independence declaration

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy asked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to confirm if he has declared independence

11/10/2017

Spain

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the Spanish government is to formally ask Catalan government if it has declared independence or not

11/10/2017

Spain

"Cautious Puigdement pulled back from formal declaration"

Economic and political considerations force Catalan leader to pull back from announcing independence

11/10/2017

Spain

Catalan leaders sign and suspend declaration of independence

"Independence yes but not yet" - Catalan leader delays implementing declaration to allow for talks with Madrid

11/10/2017

Spain

Mixed feelings over 'delayed independence' in Barcelona

Some thought the day would never come but 'delayed independence ' gets mixed response

11/10/2017

Spain

Catalan leader signs declaration document

In a symbolic gesture Catalan MPs signed a docucument declaring independence

11/10/2017

Spain

Catalan leader suspends independence declaration, calls for dialogue

Carles Puigdemont addressed the regional parliament following the October 1 referendum

10/10/2017

Spain

Euroviews. View: Second-best solution better for both sides on Catalonia independence

The Spanish and Catalan governments are speeding their cars towards a cliff, with each expecting the other to be the first to jump out, writes Victor Lapuente Giné

10/10/2017

Cult

Chinese artist explodes onto Madrid art scene

Chinese artist, Cai Guo-Qiang is preparing an exhibition in Madrid by exploding gunpowder on canvas to create his artworks

10/10/2017

Spain

Carles Puigdemont: freedom fighter or the enemy within

10/10/2017

Spain

The EU has repeated its call for dialogue between all concerned parties in Catalan crisis ahead of potential declaration of independence by Catalan leader at 18:00 CET

10/10/2017

Spain

Catalonia on the brink

Catalonia and the rest of Spain awaits Catalan leader's address - will he push ahead and declare independence?

10/10/2017