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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

Spain

Spanish court further obstructs Catalan independence vote

A Spanish court has suspended a Catalan law which outlined a legal framework for an independent state.

12/09/2017

Spain

Catalans mark national day with calls for independence

Thousands take to the streets to mark Catalonia's annual national day

11/09/2017

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Spain's street art capital

11/09/2017

Spain

What is the Diada of Catalonia and why is it important this year?

As Catalonia celebrates it's annual Diada, or national day, Euronews looks at the origins and significance of the event

11/09/2017

Spain

Catalonia celebrates national day amid tension over secession vote plans

Catalonia has renamed its fete day 'the National Day of Yes'.

11/09/2017

World

Cycling: British rider Chris Froome completes a Vuelta-Tour de France double after winning the Tour of Spain

10/09/2017

World News

50 years on: Gibraltar celebrates being British

Gibraltar residents mark the territory's national day with celebrations and a word from British Prime Minister Theresa May

10/09/2017

World News

Britain's Chris Froome on verge Vuelta a Espana victory

09/09/2017

Spain

Catalonia mayors sign decree approving independence vote, defying Spanish government

09/09/2017

Spain

Spain challenges Catalonia independence referendum in constitutional court

Spanish government moves to crush the ballot, threatening the local MPs who passed the bill with legal action.

08/09/2017

World News

Why does Catalonia want independence from Spain?

Catalonia is to hold an independence in October despite anger from Madrid.

08/09/2017