Pro-Catalan rally outside EU headquarters in Brussels

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Barcelona on Sunday March 18th in support of a pro-unity regional government in Catalonia.

Thousands of Spaniards joined a rally in Barcelona called by a grassroots group that uses humour to mock Catalonia's separatist push.

A Dutch economist and long-time resident of Spain explains why he sees the country as Europe's ticking time bomb.

Political experts help us make sense of the drama.

The electoral campaign in Catalonia has been an unusual one with several separatist leaders in exile or in jail. Reflecting the deep division in Catalan society

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

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

The ousted Catalan leader is wanted in Spain on charges of rebellion and sedition

The exiled Catalan leader is the subject of a European arrest warrant issued by Spain

Back in Catalonia, pro-independence groups protest the incarceration of the Catalan political leaders

Nine members of the former Catalan administration testified on charges of sedition, rebellion and misuse of public funds

Carles Puigdemont said he would return home "immediately" if a fair judicial process was guaranteed.

A look back at the key moments of 30 historic days

José Manuel Maza charged them with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds

Huge pro-unity rally marks start of intense week in Catalonia

The semi-autonomous region has declared independence, in direct defiance of the government in Madrid which is preparing to impose direct rule over the region