The events have left the European financial markets shaken even as it deals with Donald Trump’s trade war.
03 Jun 2018 12:02 AM
For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.
22 Dec 2017 2:13 PM
The secessionists say a referendum on Oct 1 gave them a mandate for independence.
29 Oct 2017 5:47 PM
Defiant Puigdemont accuses Madrid of trampling on will of Catalans.
29 Oct 2017 7:13 AM
It may well be a test case in long running battles between European regionalism and federalism.
29 Oct 2017 12:30 AM
A new regional election will be held in Catalonia on December 21.
28 Oct 2017 8:57 AM
A motion declaring independence was approved with 70 votes in favour, 10 against and two abstentions.
27 Oct 2017 7:35 PM
Takes drastic measure to stop Catalonia from declaring independence.
22 Oct 2017 2:50 AM
A prolonged drought and mid-October temperatures have fuelled the spate of blazes.
16 Oct 2017 6:36 PM
Spain is in the midst of suffering from the worst political crisis in a generation
13 Oct 2017 7:12 AM
“It is very important that Mr Puigdemont clarify for the rest of Spaniards if he declared independence yesterday or not,” Rajoy added.
12 Oct 2017 6:40 AM
It may have been understandable if such brutality had occurred elsewhere in Europe, not so accustomed to upholding the highest democratic ideals.
03 Oct 2017 12:16 AM
The two sides signed agreements on transfer of sentenced persons and visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports.
31 May 2017 3:36 PM
External Affairs Ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay termed the meeting a 'fresh impetus to a multifarious relationship'.
31 May 2017 1:17 PM
Corruption is a major issue in Spain, with the PP, rival Socialists and regional politicians hit by scandals.
18 Apr 2017 5:55 PM