Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain and then disappears
The former president of Catalonia fled Spain after the independence referendum in October 2017.
Exiled separatist Puigdemont will run to lead Catalonia, return to Spain if he wins
"Let it be clear that my objective is to complete the process of independence we began in October 2017."
Puigdemont concert
The former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont during the conference he is giving at the town hall in Elna (France) in which he is expected to reveal whether he will stand as a JxCat candidate in the Catalan elections on 12 May and the European elections on 9 June.
Catalonia's regional President Aragones meets Spanish PM Sanchez, in Barcelona
Catalonia's regional President Aragones meets Spanish PM Sanchez, in Barcelona
Spain, Catalonia still 'far apart' on independence as talks resume
Sanchez is again seeking the support of left-wing separatists Esquerra to pass the 2022 budget in coming weeks.
Demonstration against Spanish government's plan to pardon Catalan politicians, in Madrid
Demonstration against Spanish government's plan to pardon Catalan politicians.
Thousands protest against Spain's possible pardons for jailed Catalan leaders
The Catalan politicians were convicted over the region's failed independence bid in 2017.
Catalans fear COVID-19 risk at Sunday's election
Catalans fear COVID-19 risk at Sunday's election.
Catalans fear COVID-19 risk at Sunday's election
Around a third of people chosen by a draw to be election supervisors have asked to be exempted.
Several protesters Second anniversary of 1-O
Several protesters Second anniversary of 1-O.
Court suspends move to delay Catalan election until May
Pro-independence parties hope to garner more than 50% of the vote for the first time in what opinion polls foresee as a tight race.
Politics
Catalan party ties Spain's government stability to separatist drive
The leftist ERC was instrumental in facilitating Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's confirmation as prime minister last month.
Politics
Spain's PM meets Catalan separatist leader, sets out roadmap for talks
The plan seeks to address Catalonia's divisive push for independence and improve relations with the region that tried to break away from Spain in 2017.
Failed attempt
“Spain has bee made to look very silly in its failed pursuit of Catalan leaders....”
Will Spain get it done?
Spain could have a government by Three Kings, or face another election.
Politics
Spain's ruling Socialists seen slipping in Nov election - poll
PP, Vox and Ciudadanos have adopted an uncompromising approach to the Catalan crisis.
Politics
Spain seeks arrest of Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont in Belgium
Spain's Supreme Court filed its third extradition request days after convicting nine other Catalan leaders of sedition over the independence bid.
Politics
Barcelona airport train and metro access briefly blocked over separatist protests
Although access to Barcelona airport was suspended flights were not affected.
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Catalan Covid elections
This Sunday, Catalonia goes to the polls with independence and Covid looming
Humphrey Carter11/02/2021 12:02