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 02/11/2017
Spain 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. 31/10/2017
Spain Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont 'to call snap regional elections' Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is set to call a snap regional election, political allies said, a move that could help break a one-month deadlock 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 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
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
brussels bureau 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 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 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
Business Spain 2018 economic growth forecast 'at risk' Spain's economy could grow less than initially expected next year because of uncertainty over Catalonia 13/10/2017
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 Mixed feelings over 'delayed independence' in Barcelona Some thought the day would never come but 'delayed independence ' gets mixed response 10/10/2017
Spain Catalan leader signs declaration document In a symbolic gesture Catalan MPs signed a docucument declaring independence 10/10/2017
Spain Carles Puigdemont: freedom fighter or the enemy within “ I think we’ve won the right to be heard. They’ve never wanted to listen to us. “ These are the words of Carles Puigdemont, the man who has defied 10/10/2017
Spain 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 08/10/2017
