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EU's top court rejects Carles Puigdemont's claim to MEP status

The European Court of Justice has backed former European Parliament president Antonio Tajani's decision not to recognise Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont as an MEP, ruling that Tajani "merely did what he was required to do."

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Catalonia's 'La Diada' independence rally sees lowest turnout in years

The rally took place on Catalan national day, under the motto "Let's return to the street."

Earth News

Catalonia plans to solve its chronic drought problem without rain

The regional government wants to avoid severe episodes of scarcity like Catalonia has seen in the past four years.

Moments

I’ve lived in Barcelona for a decade - here’s how it’s changed

Barcelona is a city in flux: Here’s how it’s changed in the 10 years since I moved here.

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Europe News

Lamine Yamal's father stabbed 'multiple times' in car park assault

At least three people have been arrested on charges of attempted murder.

Europe News

EU Parliament's Jaume Duch named minister in new Catalan government

Duch will leave the European Parliament's spokesperson service to serve as regional minister for the European Union and external policy.

Europe News

Socialist Salvador Illa sworn-in as new Catalonia president

Salvador Illa's appointment comes as the region's former controversial leader Carles Puigdemont returned to his home state from exile.

Spain

Puigdemont back Belgium after evading Spanish police

Carles Puigdemont, the Catalan separatist leader, has evaded Spanish police and is now back Waterloo, Belgium.

Spain

Authorities play blame game as Puigdemont escapes Spain again

The fugitive Catalan separatist leader shocked Spain by briefly appearing at a rally in Barcelona on Thursday and leading law enforcement on a search and arrest hunt that ultimately failed.

World News

How did Puigdemont manage to flee?

Euronews offers a reconstruction of the Catalan separatist's flight after his speech at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, as described by members of the Mossos d'Esquadra and the National Police Corps.

Spain

What's behind Carles Puigdemont's seven-year exile?

A wildcat referendum on independence and stories of dubious Russian connections saw the Catalan leader flee the country. Now, he's back — and elusive as ever.

Europe News

Police search for Puigdemont after leading Barcelona rally

The separatist former president of Catalonia returned to his home country in a bid to prevent the Catalan parliament from voting in a new socialist government, in what he described as "the only way to return to normality".

Europe News

Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont vows to sneak back into Spain

The former MEP faces immediate arrest if he returns to the country he fled in October 2017 to avoid prison, three days after the failed Catalan declaration of independence.

Europe News

Catalonia's separatist leader Carles Puigdemont to return to Spain

The former president of Catalonia and MEP faces immediate arrest if he returns to the country he fled in October 2017.

Travel News

Barcelona tourists say they still feel welcome in the city

The city's mayor has vowed to rid the Catalan capital of its 10,000 tourist apartment licences in the next five years.

Lifestyle

School hopes to revive dying art of bell tolling in Spain

A school teaching the art of church bell tolling in Spain has just graduated its first class. Teachers say they hope to prevent the ancient practice from dying out after years of using automated systems.

Destinations

Drought leaves major questions about Barcelona's future in tourism

As Barcelona exits its almost four-year-long drought, the aftermath has left many tough questions about the realities of water management and mass tourism.

Europe News

Spanish parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The measure is supposed to help keep the country's government together, but has infuriated many Spaniards who consider it a blow against the rule of law.

Spain

Why is Catalan question affecting European elections in Spain?

The recent elections in Catalonia have set the political scene in Spain ahead of the next European vote. Talks on the future regional government will influence the campaign for the seats in Brussels. The Euronews Superpoll suggests the centre-right has an advantage, followed by the socialists.

Spain

Socialist victory in Catalan elections ends pro-independence dominance

Despite his pro-independence party Junts finishing second in the elections, leader Carles Puigdemont continues to pursue his aim of leading the next Catalan government.