Catalans who burnt photo of Spanish king released after refusing to testify
Separatist politicians were arrested after ignoring summons to a court hearing for crimes against crown
Referendum Independence Catalonia
PM Rajoy begins new term with fence-mending initiative in Catalonia
PP leader sends deputy to arrange meeting with region's pro- independence leaders
Thousands march in Catalonia to back officials under court probe
Pro-sovereignty groups come out in support of former premier Artur Mas, targeted by formal investigations
Catalan court to try former premier for role in independence vote
Artur Mas looking at 10-year ban from office if found guilty of organizing referendum, but will not face prison
Prosecutor calls for 10-year ban from office for former Catalonia premier
Artur Mas facing court ruling based on role in unofficial referendum on independence for northeastern region
Catalan leader wants sovereignty vote to be recognized beyond Spain
Regional premier Carles Puigdemont plans to hold independence referendum in September 2017
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Catalan separatists put on show of force at Diada celebration
Regional premier Carles Puigdemont pledges to keep “disconnecting” from Spain and to hold independence vote
Catalan parliament steps up pressure on Madrid over independence bid
Pro-sovereignty parties take advantage of their absolute majority to advance in their challenge of Spain's Constitutional Court
Former head of Catalan government faces trial over independence referendum
Artur Mas and two other officials accused of overstepping authority by setting up 2014 unofficial poll
Negotiating Catalonia
The Socialists’ idea for a new deal is a positive way to kickstart the territorial debate
Socialist Party proposes political deal with Catalonia to end independence conflict
Party leader Pedro Sánchez asks for constitutional reform to recognize region’s “singularity”
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Meeting between Spanish, Catalan leaders clouded by independence
Talks had been on hold for nearly two years, but renewed relation could not conceal “abyss” separating PM and Carles Puigdemont
Catalan pornography joins the fight for independence
Porno Catalá is the only website producing erotic movies in the regional language
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Radio show tricks PM into prank call with phony Catalan leader
Pranksters “just as surprised” as Rajoy at how easily the Carles Puigdemont imitator got through and secured a future meeting
Catalan government appoints first foreign affairs commissioner
Raül Romeva, the top election candidate for pro-independence Junts pel Sí bloc, to take up post
Catalan premier admits he lacks backing to declare independence
In first interview since becoming regional chief, Carles Puigdemont says Catalonia will not make a unilateral break from Spain
New Catalan premier ignores king and Constitution as he takes oath
State lawyers will determine if there should be any legal consequences as a result of Carles Puigdemont’s omission
Spain stronger than ever against Catalan separatism, says PM
Mariano Rajoy seeks to send message of unity after new regional premier is sworn in in Catalonia, but has yet to secure enough support to form a government of his own in Madrid
Carles Puigdemont voted in as new Catalan regional premier
The until now Girona mayor replaces Artur Mas as regional leader with votes from Junts pel Sí and the CUP and commits to following plan to break away from Spain within 18 months
Catalan secessionist parties reach deal to invest new premier
With just day to go before deadline to avoid new election expires, Junts pel Sí and CUP agree that incumbent Artur Mas will step down to make way for Girona Mayor as regional leader
“On Monday I will sign the decree calling new elections” – Artur Mas
Political crisis in Catalonia deepens, as Antonio Baños, head of small kingmaker party CUP, quits over decision not to back acting regional premier’s reinstatement
Independence project flounders as deadlock continues in Catalonia
New elections likely to be called for March, given lack of agreement over who should be regional premier
Anti-capitalist CUP party unable to agree on Catalan leadership vote
Failure to reach consensus leaves political process in northeastern region blocked, with new elections looming
Catalan premier defiant in wake of top court’s ruling on independence
Artur Mas says decision does not annul “the will of the people” in the northeastern region, and repeats his call for the government to allow a referendum
Constitutional Court annuls Catalan secession declaration
Spain’s top tribunal unanimously nullifies regional bill marking start of unilateral independence process
CUP not ruling out backing Mas for premier despite its members’ veto
Head of anti-capitalist pro-independence party, which holds the keys to power in Catalonia, says “all options are still open” after supporters vote to go on blocking acting leader’s candidacy
Catalan premier warns finance minister he is “playing with fire”
Region accused by Cristóbal Montoro of concealing information about spending, which he fears is going toward “independence whims”
Hundreds of companies leaving Catalonia over separatist drive
Region has lost 683 businesses representing sales of over €1.5 billion so far this year. Catalan government blames tax rates for the departures
‘No’ vote would win at Catalan referendum by a point: new poll
But survey sponsored by Catalan government reflects increased support for complete secession from Spain
Fitch grades Catalonia debt “junk” following separatist motion
Move caused by tension between Madrid and Barcelona, which is likely to increase after radical party CUP lists its demands