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Mariano Rajoy: new Catalan parliament will convene in new year

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, making his year-end address at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, says he hopes Catalan's new parliament will usher in a period of stability

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Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont demands to return home

"Let me come back", Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont tells Spain.

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Watch live: Spain's PM Rajoy speaks about Catalan election results

The prime minister also ruled out a national election as he addressed the country a day after separatist parties won the Catalan regional vote

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Spain's PM pushes for return to 'normality' in Catalonia

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy pushes for a return to ‘normality’ as Spain’s politicians rally in the run-up to the Catalan election.

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The Loony Tunes police boat is leaving Catalonia

It became an internet meme, but now the cartoon-decorated boat that housed Spanish police in Barcelona is finally leaving.

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Rajoy sets foot in Catalonia to launch PP election campaign

Spanish Prime Minister calls for huge turnout so "silent majority" can "restore freedom and democracy".

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Catalan crisis: Spain's Rajoy in Catalonia for first visit since direct rule

Spain Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has made his first visit to Barcelona since imposing direct rule on Catalonia a fortnight ago.

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Catalan leader urges calm opposition

Carles Puigdemont refuses to recognise the sacking of Catalan regional government

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Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia, calls snap elections

Spanish PM Rajoy fires government of Catalonia

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Spanish Senate votes today on Article 155

Spanish government is set to impose direct rule over Catalonia as crisis spirals

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A crucial few days for Catalonia

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

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Spain's PM says direct rule of Catalonia is the 'only reponse' to its bid for independence

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says imposing direct rule on Catalonia is the 'only response' to its push for independence.

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Spanish government wants to restore "normality and legality" in Catalonia

Catalonia faces direct rule from Madrid

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Explained: What do Madrid’s measures mean for Catalonia?

The new measures are the latest move by Madrid aimed at thwarting efforts by Catalonia to break away

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Madrid poised to activate emergency rule in Catalonia

The conservative government is backed by the main opposition Socialists in making the unprecedented move

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Spain: Politicians take sides over Catalonia crisis

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is set to suspend Catalonia's autonomy over its independence moves

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Madrid to trigger suspension of Catalonia's autonomy on Saturday

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Catalonia crisis - ultimatum day

The stage is set for a Catalonia - Spain showdown as Madrid's ultimatum for an independence retraction ends

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Spain asks Catalan's leader to 'act sensibly' as the direct rule deadline looms

The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has urged Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to "act sensibly" ahead of Thursday's direct rule deadline

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Clock ticking for Puigdemont over Catalan independence

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is coming under pressure to declare full independence.