Spain

Spain Supreme Court orders trial of 18 former Catalan leaders over independence bid

Oct 25, 2018 15:56

Spain’s Supreme Court has ordered the trial of 18 former Catalan leaders over their role in holding and supporting a controversial referendum on independence last year.
‘Zombie’ storm Leslie smashes into Portugal, Spain

Oct 14, 2018 10:38

Storms packing nearly 180 kilometers-per-hour winds hit Portugal early Sunday leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power before carrying heavy rain on into Spain, authorities said.
Catalans march for unity on Spain’s national day

Oct 12, 2018 14:40

Tens of thousands of Catalans who want their region to remain part of Spain marked national day Friday, marching through Barcelona in protest against leaders who brought the region to the brink of independence last year.
Floods kill at least eight on Spain's Mallorca

Oct 10, 2018 14:24

At least eight people were killed as heavy rain and flash floods hit the Spanish island of Mallorca late on Tuesday (October 9), emergency services said, and roads in different parts of the island were destroyed, leaving local residents stranded.
Anti-Catalan independence protesters demand resignation of PM Sanchez

Oct 07, 2018 06:03

Thousands took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday, to protest for the unity of Spain and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Protesters demand Spanish police forces leave Catalonia

Oct 01, 2018 05:43

More than 5,000 people attended a demonstration in the separatist stronghold of Girona on Sunday to demand Spanish police forces leave Catalonia.
Police clash with protesters on day of demos in Barcelona

Sep 30, 2018 04:05

A pro-Catalan independence rally drew thousands of protesters in central Barcelona on Saturday. Police and protesters ended up clashing and six people were reportedly arrested.
Scuffles break out between police and Catalan independence supporters

Sep 29, 2018 14:17

Catalan independence supporters scuffled with police on Saturday as protests marked the first anniversary of the region's independence referendum.
Spain to push for European recognition of Palestine

Sep 21, 2018 07:53

Spain says it will try to bring about a "European recognition" of an independent Palestinian state, saying the country may itself go ahead and recognize Palestine if a consensus evades the continent.
Saudi, Spain row puts warship row at risk of cancellation

Sep 08, 2018 03:45

A multibillion-dollar deal to sell Spanish warships to Saudi Arabia is on the brink of being cancelled amid a row between the two countries over Madrid's decision to block shipment of bombs to the kingdom.