Catalonia
Xavi apologises for comment after Alves accusations
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez apologised Sunday for a comment he had made about Dani Alves, who was arrested earlier this week following sexual assault allegations.
Catalan separatists win election in rebuke to Spain and EU
Catalonia's separatists look set to regain power in the wealthy Spanish region after local elections.
Hundreds of thousands march for unity in 'independent' Catalonia
Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards rallies in Catalonia's capital Barcelona, waving national and European flags and chanting "Viva Espana!" to denounce regional lawmakers' vote to sever the region from Spain.
Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont calls for opposition to Spanish takeover
Catalonia's separatist leader calls on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain's takeover, in a staged appearance that seems to convey that he refuses to accept his firing, which was ordered by central authorities.
Catalan leader blasts Spain move to sack separatists
Spain takes drastic measures to stop Catalonia from breaking away, announcing plans to dismiss its separatist government and call fresh elections in a move the region's leader compared to the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
Crisis averted for now as Spanish PM has upper hand
The decision of Catalonia's separatist leaders to delay their unilateral declaration of independence from Spain may have averted an immediate showdown between the regional government in the Catalonian capital Barcelona, and Spain's central government in Madrid.
Spain braces for more protests in Catalonia crisis
Spain braces for more protests Saturday despite tentative signs that the sides may be seeking to defuse the crisis after Madrid offered a first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed independence vote.
Barca offer to mediate in Spain-Catalonia conflict
FC barcelona offer to mediate in the conflict between the Spanish government and Catalonia concerning Catalonia’s independence referendum.
Police seal off 1,300 polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues
Police in Catalonia has already sealed over half of the 2,315 polling stations in the region to stop an independence referendum from taking place, the Spanish government says, as separatists remained determined to fight for their right to vote.
Xavi apologises for comment after Alves accusations
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez apologised Sunday for a comment he had made about Dani Alves, who was arrested earlier this week following sexual assault allegations.
Catalan separatists win election in rebuke to Spain and EU
Catalonia's separatists look set to regain power in the wealthy Spanish region after local elections.
Hundreds of thousands march for unity in 'independent' Catalonia
Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards rallies in Catalonia's capital Barcelona, waving national and European flags and chanting "Viva Espana!" to denounce regional lawmakers' vote to sever the region from Spain.
Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont calls for opposition to Spanish takeover
Catalonia's separatist leader calls on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain's takeover, in a staged appearance that seems to convey that he refuses to accept his firing, which was ordered by central authorities.
Catalan leader blasts Spain move to sack separatists
Spain takes drastic measures to stop Catalonia from breaking away, announcing plans to dismiss its separatist government and call fresh elections in a move the region's leader compared to the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
Crisis averted for now as Spanish PM has upper hand
The decision of Catalonia's separatist leaders to delay their unilateral declaration of independence from Spain may have averted an immediate showdown between the regional government in the Catalonian capital Barcelona, and Spain's central government in Madrid.
Spain braces for more protests in Catalonia crisis
Spain braces for more protests Saturday despite tentative signs that the sides may be seeking to defuse the crisis after Madrid offered a first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed independence vote.
Barca offer to mediate in Spain-Catalonia conflict
FC barcelona offer to mediate in the conflict between the Spanish government and Catalonia concerning Catalonia’s independence referendum.
Police seal off 1,300 polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues
Police in Catalonia has already sealed over half of the 2,315 polling stations in the region to stop an independence referendum from taking place, the Spanish government says, as separatists remained determined to fight for their right to vote.
Barcelona, the jewel in Catalan independence crown
Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.
