Spain

Spanish prosecutors seek jail terms for eight former Catalan leaders

Nov 02, 2017 13:36

Former leaders of Catalonia’s now-defunct government face jail terms as the Spanish government seeks to assert its rule following a controversial declaration of independence in the northeastern region.
Ousted Catalan leaders appear at court, Puigdemont doesn't

Nov 02, 2017 10:56

Deposed Catalan separatist leaders have arrived at the High Court in Madrid on Thursday to face rebellion and sedition charges following a disputed independence referendum in October.
Catalan leader not to return home soon, his lawyer says

Nov 01, 2017 14:24

The leader of Spain’s Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, will not return home soon to face prosecution over his attempt to separate the region from Madrid, his lawyer says.
Sacked Catalan leader calls for resistance to Spain’s rule

Oct 28, 2017 14:09

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, who was sacked by the Spanish government over the region’s declaration of independence, has called for “democratic opposition” to Madrid.
Spanish premier dismisses Catalan government, parliament

Oct 28, 2017 03:24

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has dismissed Catalonia’s president and parliament hours after the region declared independence from Spain.
Catalonia parliament declares independence from Spain

Oct 27, 2017 15:27

Catalonia's regional parliament has declared independence from Spain, while Madrid immediately imposed direct rule over the region.
Catalonia rejects snap poll as Spain mulls direct rule

Oct 27, 2017 07:04

Catalonia’s regional leader Carles Puigdemont has refused to call snap elections to break a deadlock between Madrid and the semi-autonomous region.
Catalans protest as Spain prepares for direct rule

Oct 26, 2017 14:15

Students have taken to the streets of the Catalan capital Barcelona demanding independence amid plans by Spain's central government to curb the semi-autonomous region's powers.
Catalan leader warns of escalating crisis with Madrid

Oct 26, 2017 12:03

The leader of Spain’s semi-autonomous Catalonia region has warned of an escalating crisis with Madrid over the region’s continued ambitions for independence.
Madrid resolute on taking control of Catalonia

Oct 25, 2017 11:30

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the “only possible” way to restore legality in Catalonia, which according to him has been liquidated by regional President Carles Puigdemont, is for Madrid to take control of the autonomous region.