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Spain watches as divided Catalans vote in polarised election

Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:32:52

Polls have opened across Catalonia in a hotly contested election aimed at breaking a bitter deadlock over the region’s independence drive.

Spanish premier dismisses Catalan government, parliament

Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:15:58

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

Catalonia cannot accept control from Madrid: Regional President

Sun Oct 22, 2017 09:16:40

Catalonians cannot accept the central government’s “illegal” move of imposing direct rule on Barcelona, says regional President Carles Puigdemont.

Catalan leader fails to spell out independence stance, calls for talks

Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:21:43

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont failed to clarify on Monday whether he had declared Catalonia's independence from Spain last week, paving the way for the central government to take control of the region and rule it directly.

Spokesman: Iran believes in united, integrated, democratic Spain

Thu Oct 12, 2017 13:45:02

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Thursday that Iran insists on its principle stances and believes in an united, integrated and democratic Spain; wants stability, tranquility, national solidarity and respect for Spain's Constitution.

Catalonia independence declaration signed and suspended

Wed Oct 11, 2017 08:39:26

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and other regional leaders have signed a declaration of independence from Spain, following the disputed referendum.

High security ahead of key Catalan parliamentary address

Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:35:35

Police are guarding public buildings and closing off a park surrounding the regional Catalan parliament in Barcelona where a declaration of independence on Tuesday evening is likely to be met with a harsh response from Spanish central authorities.

Catalan referendum: Voting begins amid police crackdown

Sun Oct 1, 2017 12:49:58

Catalonia's independence referendum has begun in chaotic fashion, with police attempting to prevent the vote from taking place.

Catalans prepare to defy Madrid in banned independence vote

Sun Oct 1, 2017 09:16:28

Tens of thousands of Catalans are expected to defy Spanish authorities and attempt to vote in a banned independence referendum on Sunday, raising fears of unrest in the wealthy northeastern region.

Catalans occupy polling stations ahead of referendum

Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:14:44

Supporters of an independence referendum in Catalonia have begun occupying polling stations in a bid to ensure Sunday's vote goes ahead, as thousands gathered in Barcelona for the separatist camp's final rally.

Spain to deploy more police forces to prevent Catalan vote

Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:10:54

The Spanish government will deploy extra police forces at any polling stations that authorities in Catalonia manage to set up in Spain’s autonomous region to prevent people from voting a banned independence referendum.

Spain threatens to arrest over 700 Catalan pro-referendum mayors

Thu Sep 14, 2017 13:51:05

Spain's public prosecutor on Wednesday ordered a criminal probe of over 700 Catalan mayors who are cooperating with an October 1 independence referendum deemed illegal by Madrid.

Catalan parliament paves the way for independence vote

Wed Sep 6, 2017 14:06:55

Catalan lawmakers are voting on a bill that will allow regional authorities to officially call an Oct. 1 referendum on a split from Spain, making concrete a years-long defiance of central authorities, who see the vote as illegal.

VIDEO: Spanish Matadors Attack 2 Animal Rights Activists in Catalonia for Filming Event

Tue May 3, 2016 14:37:11

Police arrested four people at a bull festival in northeastern Spain for allegedly attacking two animal rights activists who tried to video the event, an official said Monday.