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Gridlock as Catalonia hit by general strike

The strike was called by the two main civic groups who support independence, with demands that their leaders be freed from prison

Spain

Catalan separatists defy Madrid and choose Puigdemont to lead election campaign

The Catalan European Democratic party reselects its jailed leader and promises its supporters a "landslide" in December.

Spain

A week after independence was declared where are the Catalan leaders now?

As Carles Puigdemont faces a legal battle what has happened to the rest of the Catalan government?

Spain

Pro independence rally takes place in Barcelona

Pro-independence demonstrators gather in Barcelona to show their support for ousted Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont and other deposed regional politicians

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What is the future for Catalan independence now?

Resistance to Madrid’s imposition of direct control on Catalonia has been muted and the secessionist leadership is in disarray.

Spain

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

Spain

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont 'to call snap regional elections'

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.

Green News

24 hours in Barcelona

Food, sports and culture: this is our short haul weekend trip to Barcelona

Spain

A crucial few days for Catalonia

Reports now claim leader Carles Puigdemont is not going to Madrid for last-ditch talks

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.

Spain

Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens

Anxiety rises in Catalonia as Spain's political crisis deepens

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

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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.

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Divisions behind Barcelona bid for EMA

Spain's crisis with Catalonia impacts on the bid to become the next base for the EU's pharmaceutical watchdog

Spain

Tourism 'takes a hit' in Catalonia

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

Spain

Catalans accuse Madrid of taking 'political prisoners'

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

World News

200,000 protest in Barcelona

People chanted 'independence', while demanding the release of two Catalan leaders who were imprisoned for sedition

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

Spain

Puigdemont fails to clarify Catalan independence confusion

Catalan leader calls for dialogue in response to the Spanish prime minister's deadline, under threat of the region's autonomy being suspended.

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