Disclaimer in Catalan investment advice warns of shifting political sands
Authorities in the Spanish region urge analysts to carry out their own research as independence push ramps up
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Guardiola and Spain’s social cohesion
After his speech at the weekend, there is no other option but to remind the Manchester City coach that this country is a democracy
In Catalonia, Manchester City coach calls for help “against authoritarian state”
Pep Guardiola backs separatist drive in the region, where thousands marched on Sunday to demand a referendum
Catalan independence referendum to be held October 1: regional premier
People in region to be asked: Do you want Catalonia to be an independent state in the form of a republic?
“Burnt-out” Spanish police in Catalonia want bonus due to “social pressure”
Union says tense climate caused by independence drive means officers should make more
Spanish PM lines up with Socialists in bid to block Catalan independence vote
Mariano Rajoy also in talks with Ciudadanos as regional leaders in Catalonia meet but fail to settle on date for planned referendum
Podemos: Catalan independence vote would be “legitimate mobilization”
Leader Pablo Iglesias says unilateral plebiscite planned for September could not be binding but he supports regional leaders’ decision to push ahead with the poll
Madrid to take “all measures necessary” to stop Catalan independence vote
Interior Minister refuses to rule out taking control of Catalonia police force as regional leaders push forward with plans for referendum
Over 60% of Catalans reject unilateral declaration of independence
But percentage of people in Catalonia who do not back the move rises to 67% if process were to take place without full parliamentary debate, new poll shows
Secessionist fraud
The Catalan government’s authoritarian plans violate laws as well as the rights of Catalans
Catalan secession law will allow for press control during referendum
Speaking in Madrid on Monday, regional premier Carles Puigdemont calls on central government to “negotiate”
PM calls secret Catalan plan for independence “intolerable blackmail”
In rare press conference at PP HQ, Mariano Rajoy repeatedly challenges regional leader Carles Puigdemont to appear in Congress
Catalonia to immediately declare independence if no referendum held
Attorney general to study regional government’s secret plan to break away from Spain, as revealed exclusively by EL PAÍS on Monday
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Talk sovereignty in Congress, not Madrid City Hall, Spain tells Catalan premier
Deputy PM Sáenz de Santamaría issues invitation to Carles Puigdemont and asks him to reconsider talk scheduled for Monday
Pro-independence Catalans photographed with Venezuela’s Maduro
Moderate PDeCAT party describes image of embattled president of crisis-hit South American country with ‘esteleda’ flag as “serious error”
Catalonia prefers greater autonomy over independence from Spain
Latest opinion poll shows majority of Catalans want a negotiated settlement that would give region greater powers
US snubs Catalan independence drive in latest setback for separatists
Foundation run by former president Jimmy Carter says it will not become involved in issue
Independence vote to be called in June, Catalan deputy premier insists
Oriol Junqueras claims Constitutional Court has no power to impede planned poll, which is fiercely opposed by Madrid
Poll in Catalonia shows increase in opposition to independence
Just over half of respondents also support holding a sovereignty referendum against the wishes of the rest of Spain
Madrid rejects Scottish model for Catalan independence referendum
Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz Santamaría dismisses comparisons, citing sanctity of Spanish Constitution
Ex-Catalan premier barred from office for two years over independence vote
Artur Mas and two top aides also receive bans and fines in trial over unofficial plebiscite in 2014
Catalonia wary about Madrid’s offer to talk, but willing to sit down
Regional leader Carles Puigdemont warns he will not give up on plans for a binding referendum even if negotiations begin
“No will to disobey,” claims ex-Catalan premier Artur Mas at trial
The politician and two top aides face lengthy bans from public office if found guilty over roles in unofficial referendum
Catalonia’s independence-free zone
The Val de Arán is only area of the region where supporters of secession are in a clear minority
Ex-official faces ban from office over 2014 Catalan independence referendum
Prosecutors want Francesc Homs to stand trial for disobeying the Constitutional Court’s orders against holding the informal poll
How Spain’s King Felipe kept low profile in Catalonia in 2016
Royal residence and Spanish government deny links between his reduced presence and separatist sentiment in the region
Former Catalan premier’s right-hand man faces court over independence vote
Francesc Homs accused of disobedience for involvement in 2014 unofficial referendum
In court, Catalan official defends right to “debate independence”
House speaker Carme Forcadell is being investigated for disobedience after allowing a vote on July 27
A blatant provocation
Burning photos of the Spanish king is discourteous, but it shouldn’t be a criminal offense
Constitutional Court halts call for Catalan independence vote
Tribunal warns regional premier about his duty to “prevent or paralyze” any initiative that ignores freeze