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200,000 protest in Barcelona

People chanted 'independence', while demanding the release of two Catalan leaders who were imprisoned for sedition

My Europe Series

Catalonia crisis: Five days that shook Spain

'Insiders' spent five days filming with leading Catalan separatists and Spanish unity grassroots movements.

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Trio killed as wildfires rage in Galicia

Officials say three people have been killed as a result of fires in the north-western region

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Spain battles against deadly forest fires

Iberian coast fires have been fanned by strong winds, remnants of ex-Hurricane Ophelia.

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Spain

Puigdemont fails to clarify Catalan independence confusion

Catalan leader calls for dialogue in response to the Spanish prime minister's deadline, under threat of the region's autonomy being suspended.

Spain

Puigdemont fails to clarify Catalan independence confusion

Catalan leader calls for dialogue in response to the Spanish prime minister's deadline, under threat of the region's autonomy being suspended.

Destinations

Reflections: 1997 to 2017

Celebrating Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 20th anniversary

Spain

Catalonia crisis: Madrid's deadline looms

Sport

Federer beats Nadal to clinch Shanghai Masters, as Sharapova wins first title since drug ban

Spain

Clock ticking for Puigdemont over Catalan independence

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

Economy

Spain 2018 economic growth forecast 'at risk'

Spain's economy could grow less than initially expected next year because of uncertainty over Catalonia

Spain

Euroviews. View: External mediation on Catalonia independence would cripple democracy

The world must resist separatists’ calls for international mediation. Nothing less than the future of the rule of law and constitutional democracy depends on it, writes Ana Palacio

Europe News

The EU can't mediate in Spain if only one side asks for it, says Juncker

The EU Commission president said he doesn't want Catalonia to become independent

Spain

Media operating under 'poisonous climate' in Catalonia, says Reporters Without Borders

A new report by RSF cites harassment of journalists on social network and propaganda pressure from the Catalan government

Spain

Who is the real power behind Catalonia’s independence movement?

A look at the grassroots campaigners behind Catalonia's independence drive.

World

Exclusive: Catalan police speak out

Exclusive interview with a Catalan police officer reveals tensions within the regional force over independence

Spain

Chairs fly in Barcelona on sidelines of pro-unity demonstration

Shocking footage shows demonstrators throwing chairs at each other on the streets of Barcelona

Spain

Madrid waits for answer from Catalonia

The clock is ticking as Madrid waits for Catalan leaders to clarify its independence bid by a five-day deadline

Spain

Rajoy rejects dialogue with Catalan government, opens door to constitutional reform

Rajoy's speech followed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont's suspended declaration of independence

Spain

Euroviews. View: What Catalonia crisis says about EU’s structure and prospects

What is happening on the ground in Spain indicates that the European economic recovery is strengthening, while highlighting the limits of what the EU can achieve, writes Daniel Gros