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Upheavals in Europe
The events have left the European financial markets shaken even as it deals with Donald Trump’s trade war.
Catalan independence crisis: Separatists win absolute majority
For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.
‘Peaceful democratic opposition’ to Madrid’s rule, says sacked Catalonia leader
The secessionists say a referendum on Oct 1 gave them a mandate for independence.
Fired Catalan leader urges resistance to Madrid rule
Defiant Puigdemont accuses Madrid of trampling on will of Catalans.
Spain’s Catalan dilemma
It may well be a test case in long running battles between European regionalism and federalism.
Spain sacks Catalan government after declaration of independence
A new regional election will be held in Catalonia on December 21.
Spain Senate approves direct rule minutes after Catalonia declares independence
A motion declaring independence was approved with 70 votes in favour, 10 against and two abstentions.
Spain to dismiss Catalan govt, call fresh elections
Takes drastic measure to stop Catalonia from declaring independence.
Wildfires in Portugal kill 27 people, dozens more injured
A prolonged drought and mid-October temperatures have fuelled the spate of blazes.
Spain shows unity on national day
Spain is in the midst of suffering from the worst political crisis in a generation