Catalonia
2 hours, 51 mins agoNo politics involved in Carles Puigdemont arrest warrant, says Belgian minister
Belgium's justice minister has said his government will have no influence over the future of ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont after Spain issued a European warrant for his arrest.
16 hours, 56 mins agoJudge issues Euro Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Spain calls December 21 election
A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for Catalonia’s ousted leader a day after the jailing of nine former members of the region’s separatist government.
1 day agoSpanish judge mulls arrest warrant for ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
A Spanish judge is deliberating on whether to issue an international arrest warrant for Catalonia's ousted leader a day after she jailed nine former members of the region's separatist government.
2 days agoCatalan jailings are a serious mistake says Puigdemont
Mr Puigdemont and several ousted Cabinet members remain in Brussels, where he said they are seeking "safety and freedom" while judges back in Spain investigate them for pushing Catalan secession.
2 days agoOusted Catalan leader will remain in Belgium and skip Spanish court date
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont will not return to Spain for questioning on Thursday by a national court judge in Madrid, his Belgian lawyer said, suggesting his client could be questioned in Belgium instead.
4 days agoLatest: Belgium vows to keep Spain informed over 'current circumstances'
Latest: The Belgian government has said it will keep in contact with the Spanish authorities about the stay of ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont on its territory.
4 days ago'I personally believe in Catalonian independence' says John Halligan
One of Ireland's senior Government members says he believes in Catalan independence, but it has to be peaceful.
4 days agoGraphic: The economics of the Catalan crisis
While Catalonia makes a substantial contribution to the overall Spanish economy, generating more than €223 billion last year, it pays about €10 billion more in taxes to Madrid than it gets back.
4 days agoCatalan leader travels to Brussels as sedition charges mooted
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has travelled to Brussels, Spanish government officials said.
5 days agoCatalonia's civil servants return to work as Spain takes ’direct control’
Catalonia’s civil servants have returned to work for the first time since Spain’s central government rejected an independence declaration by imposing direct control.
5 days agoCatalans pledge wave of civil disobedience
Silver-haired activists armed with a broom and a bucket quietly plastered posters on walls saying "Hola nou pais" - "Hello new country", as the last customers finished their drinks at pavement cafes on a warm October night.
5 days agoHundreds of thousands march for Spanish unity after Catalonia independence vote
Hundreds of thousands of Catalans took to the streets of Barcelona to voice their opposition to the region's declaration of independence.
6 days agoLatest: Peaceful demonstration so far as hundreds of thousands rally in Barcelona
Organisers said the goal of today's march was to defend Spain's unity and reject "an unprecedented attack in the history of democracy".
6 days agoIreland will not recognise Catalonia's declaration of independence
“Ireland respects the constitutional and territorial integrity of Spain.”
7 days agoLatest: Catalans urged to peacefully protest as Spain takes direct control
Latest: Catalonia's separatist leader has called on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain's takeover.
7 days agoForeign Affairs Dept warns Irish people to be ready to change plans if going to Spain
The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned Irish people planning to visit Spain to be prepared to adjust their travel plans at short notice if necessary.
7 days agoUK 'will not recognise Catalan parliament's independence declaration'
Britain will not recognise the Catalan parliament's declaration of independence from Spain, Downing Street has said.
7 days agoLatest: Madrid sacks Catalonia's cabinet and calls election for the region
Latest: The Spanish government has sacked Catalonia's cabinet after the region voted for independence from Madrid, prime minister Mariano Rajoy has said.
8 days agoCatalan parliament passes motion for independent Republic
Latest: Catalonia's regional parliament has passed a motion saying it will establish an independent Catalan Republic.
8 days agoSpanish prime minister urges Senate to grant special powers in Catalan crisis
Spain's prime minister has urged the Senate to grant special constitutional measures that would allow the central government to take control of Catalonia's autonomous powers to try to halt the region's independence bid.
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