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Rajoy warns Catalonia of independence declaration consequences

The Spanish premier has not ruled out using constitutional powers to remove Catalonia's autonomous status if it claims independence

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Thousands protest in Barcelona

Thousands of people gathered in Barcelona as Catalonia prepared to declare independence, many dressed in white and calling for talks to defuse Spain's worst political crisis for decades.

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Ex-leader Mas says Catalonia is not ready for 'real independence'

Divisions are emerging over whether now is the right time to declare independence from Spain

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Will Catalonia see independence bid through?

A fresh legal ruling in Madrid has complicated the region's breakaway efforts

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Pro-Spain protesters rally with police officers in Catalonia

Pro-Spain protesters rally with police officers in Catalonia

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Catalan protesters strike with mixed feelings about future

Catalonia stages general strike but protesters are divided over region's future

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Spain's King Felipe accuses catalan separatists of ''unacceptable disloyalty"

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Catalonia goes on strike in protest at Madrid's supression of referendum

A general strike has been called in Catalonia to protest against the alleged police violence of last weekend.

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Catalans back a "yes" vote for independence

Celebrations in Barcelona after 90% back splitting from Spain

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Catalan vote divides Madrid

Demonstrations for and against Catalonia vote attract high turn outs over divisive issue

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Catalonia: to secede or not to secede? A question of pride?

Support for an independent Catalonia has grown in recent years, but why are some Catalans only now deciding to change their minds on secession from Spain?

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Will Catalan football suffer if the region gains independence?

Secession from Spain would likely have far-reaching consequences for Catalonia and not only in political terms.

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Barcelona rallies ahead of independence vote

Thousands of striking university students march through the centre of Barcelona.

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Spanish government and Catalonia clash over control of regional police

The Catalan government has vowed to push ahead with an independence referendum that Madrid has declared illegal. On Saturday, it said it would not hand over control of its regional police force to Spain’s Interior Ministry.

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King Felipe speaks out on Catalan poll plans

King Felipe VI speaks out about the Catalan government’s plans to hold a referendum on independence.

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Police in Barcelona have evacuated the area around the Sagrada Familia church in an anti-terrorism operation

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Spain reacts to planned Catalonia referendum

As Spain begins to grapple with Catalonia's planned vote on independence, residents of Barcelona - capital of the autonomous state - welcomed the news.

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Barcelona terrorism attacks shake debate over tourism

Campaigners calling for a tough approach to growth in the industry express concern about 'political usage' of attack.

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Who is the urban artist who painted Trump kissing the pope?

TV Boy is an Italian urban artist based in Barcelona who has gained international recognition for his portraits of famous people, transforming them using irony and sarcasm.

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