Carles Puigdemont

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Catalonia’s new regional government members pose after taking office during an official swearing-in ceremony at the Generalitat Palace in Barcelona on June 2, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

New Spanish PM brings glimmer of hope for Catalan separatists

As Opposition leader, 46-year-old economist Sanchez was deeply critical of Catalonia’s secession bid last October.

04 Jun 2018 12:45 AM

Assange took refuge in the diplomatic mission in 2012 after a British judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault there. (Photo: AP)

Julian Assange ‘breaks promise’, Ecuador cuts off communication with world

The decision was taken because the Australian had broken a 2017 promise to not interfere in other countries’ affairs while in the mission.

29 Mar 2018 2:31 PM

The declaration came weeks after a banned independence referendum on October 1, which saw a police crackdown that sent shockwaves around the world. (Photo: AFP)

Catalan independence crisis: Separatists win absolute majority

For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.

22 Dec 2017 2:13 PM

Demonstrators holding banners reading in Catalan ‘freedom for political prisoners’ gather outside the Palau Generalitat, during a protest against the decision of a judge to jail ex-members of the Catalan government in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

Spain issues warrant for deposed Catalonia leader

Puigdemont calls for Catalan separatists to unite for December polls.

05 Nov 2017 5:26 AM

Carles Puigdemont, whose regional government was dismissed by Spanish PM, accused Madrid of ‘premeditated aggression.’ (Photo: AP)

‘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.

29 Oct 2017 5:47 PM

Pro-independence demonstrators cheer outside the Catalan parliament, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

Fired Catalan leader urges resistance to Madrid rule

Defiant Puigdemont accuses Madrid of trampling on will of Catalans.

29 Oct 2017 7:13 AM

People wave “estelada” or pro independence flags outside the Palau Generalitat in Barcelona after Catalonia’s regional Parliament passed a motion with which they say they are establishing an independent Catalan Republic. (Photo: AP)

Spain’s Catalan dilemma

It may well be a test case in long running battles between European regionalism and federalism.

29 Oct 2017 12:30 AM

A man carries a dog wearing the Spanish colors while people celebrate “Dia de la Hispanidad” or Spain's National Day in Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

Spain shows unity on national day

Spain is in the midst of suffering from the worst political crisis in a generation

13 Oct 2017 7:12 AM

People wave Spanish and Catalan flags during a march in downtown Barcelona, Spain, to protest the Catalan government's push for secession from the rest of Spain. (Photo: AP)

Catalan lessons for all diverse societies

Nearly 21 per cent of foreign investment goes to Catalonia, which draws workers from all over Spain.

10 Oct 2017 12:24 AM

People, holding Spanish national flags and standing behind a banner reading ‘You are not alone’, gather in front of the Spanish embassy in France on Sunday to protest against plans by separatist leaders to declare Catalonia independent. (Photo: AFP)

Spaniards rally against Catalans

Spanish people continue to protest plans by Catalans to declare freedom.

09 Oct 2017 1:22 AM

People queue to lay flowers in front of ballot boxes used during the Catalan independence referendum in Pineda de Mar, Tuesday, during a general strike in Catalonia. Hundreds of thousands of Catalans rallied in fury at police violence against voters during a banned referendum on independence. (Photo: AFP)

Catalonia gears up for freedom

King Felipe VI branded the independence drive illegal and undemocratic, throwing his weight behind the national government.

05 Oct 2017 3:08 AM

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