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Cartoon boat becomes symbol of bitter battle over Catalonia

How Tweety got drawn into the independence debate.

28/09/2017

Spain

Catalan police will not accept state rule

Catalan authorities will not accept local police forces being taken into state control before the unauthorised independence referendum

24/09/2017

Spain

Spanish government and Catalonia clash over control of regional police

The Catalan government has vowed to push ahead with an independence referendum that Madrid has declared illegal. On Saturday, it said it would not hand over control of its regional police force to Spain’s Interior Ministry.

23/09/2017

Spain

Love story with a difference kicks off San Sebastian Film Festival

Alicia Vikander and James McAvoy star in 'Submergence' by German director Wim Wenders

23/09/2017

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How is the Kurdish independence referendum different from Catalonia’s?

Kurdish and Catalan separatists in many ways share the same struggle, but what divides them?

22/09/2017

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State of the Union: Catalonia crisis overshadows Brexit and German elections

22/09/2017

Spain

Spanish police arrest man in connection with Barcelona attack

A 24-year-old Moroccan resident of Spain was detained as investigators look into his role in acquiring bomb making materials.

22/09/2017

World News

Extra police sent to stop Catalan referendum

Spain will deploy police reinforcements to Catalonia to help maintain order if the proposed independence referendum goes ahead

22/09/2017

Spain

Catalan separatists hold fresh protests

21/09/2017

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Barcelona: protesters clash with Spanish police over Catalan referendum

Tensions are running high as the central government steps up its efforts to stop an independence referendum scheduled for October 1.

21/09/2017

Spain

Barcelona braces for more protests after overnight clashes

Tensions are running high as the Spanish government steps up its efforts to stop a Catalan independence referendum scheduled for October 1.

21/09/2017

Spain

Protests in Barcelona after police raid Catalan government buildings

Junior economy minister has been arrested as police searches for documents linked to the Catalan independence referendum.

20/09/2017

Spain

Catalan mayors defy Madrid over independence vote

Spanish prosecutors have warned more than 700 mayors they could face criminal charges if they help carry out a Catalan independence referendum scheduled for Oct.1.

16/09/2017

Spain

Catalan funds in firing line in independence referendum row

Madrid has passed measures to tighten control of Catalonia's spending to stop it using public cash to pay for the vote

16/09/2017

Spain

Spanish constitution should be 'starting point' for any debate about Catalonia, says Timmermans

EU vice president says Spanish law is the commission's first consideration in the Catalan independence question.

15/09/2017

Europe News

Jean-Claude Juncker clears the confusion over Catalonia

The European Commission has clarified its position on the Catalonia independence referendum after Jean Claude Juncker appeared to say that he would support a yes vote.

15/09/2017

Europe News

Independent Catalonia would have to apply to join EU - Juncker

Jean-Claude Juncker has said he would respect the results of a yes vote in a Catalan independence referendum.

14/09/2017

Spain

Catalonia launches independence referendum campaign

Madrid has declared next month's breakaway vote illegal

14/09/2017

Europe News

Juncker: An independent Catalonia would have to apply to join EU

Juncker stated he would respect Spain's parliament and constitutional court, but also respect a yes vote in Catalan independence referendum

14/09/2017

Spain

King Felipe speaks out on Catalan poll plans

King Felipe VI speaks out about the Catalan government’s plans to hold a referendum on independence.

13/09/2017