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Catalonia: forgotten needs

The push by Catalan separatists towards independence has monopolized front pages, air time and debates across the country. The lack of dialogue between the Madrid and Catalan governments has relegated

Spain

Puigdemont takes comfortable lead on defecating figurine sales

Next in the sales ranking comes the figurines of CUP leader Anna Gabriel, Albert Rivera (Ciudadanos), Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of the People's Party.

World News

Catalan elections: Inés Arrimadas

Nothing could have predicted that 36-year-old lawyer, Inés Arrimadas would become the champion of unionism and a favorite to succeed ousted Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont.

Spain

Catalan election showdown explained

On December 21st, Catalonians vote on a working day—the first time in 20 years—for the next president of the Generalitat.

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Spain

Catalonia election: Puigdemont addresses separatist supports via satel

Spain

Protests as medieval artworks are removed from Catalan museum

Madrid orders treasures to return to Aragon.

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Santa race in Spain

More than 7,000 people dressed as Santa Claus ran through central Madrid on Sunday (December 10) in a charity race to raise money for cancer patients.

Belgium

Catalan separatists march in Brussels

Police said some 45,000 people attended the rally.

World News

Which European countries have the most expensive electricity?

Data shows large gaps between prices paid across different countries.

Spain

Manuel Marín, 'father of Erasmus' dies at the age of 68

Longtime member of the European Commission and 'father' of the EU's Erasmus programme has died at the age of 68 due to 'long illness'.

Spain

Unionist or Separatist? Meet the candidates for Catalonia’s top post

The candidates running for Catalonia's top post are a mix of Spanish unionists and separatists.

Spain

Oriol Junqueras and three others refused bail by Supreme Court

Spain's highest court has refused bail for four of the key personalities involved in the disputed independence referendum in Catalonia. Campaigning for Catalonia's December snap election begins on Tuesday.

World News

Record drug bust in Spain

Police intercept 331 kilos of heroin most of it at Barcelona's port where it was hidden inside cement bags.

Economy

Spain shrugs off economic impact of Catalan crisis

But there was quite a hiccup at the height of the crisis in October, when retail sales dropped and almost 3,000 companies moved their headquarters out of Catalonia.

World News

Taxi drivers protest against Uber and Cabify

Taxi drivers say the apps pose unfair competition.

Spain

Could Barcelona seek independence from Catalonia?

Belgium

Puigdemont launches his Catalan election campaign from Belgium

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont is having to launch his regional election campaign from exile in Belgium.

Spain

Spain houses hundreds of migrants in a jail

A future jail in Malaga has been converted in “provisional” housing for migrants who arrived to the country by boat.

Spain

Sudden death of prosecutor leading case against Catalan separatists

Spain is in shock at the loss of Attorney General Jose Manuel Maza

Spain

Rival rallies show depth of division in Catalonia

Pro-Spanish unity and pro-independence demonstrators took to the streets of Barcelona