catalonia independence referendum

Catalonia Holds Snap Elections Following Controversial Independence Referendum

Catalonia has voted in a closely watched regional election, called by Spain following a controversial independence referendum. The snap election…

6 years ago

Catalonia Crisis: Spain’s PM Mariano Rajoy to Address Campaign Meeting

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will visit Catalonia for the first time since he imposed direct rule on the north-eastern…

6 years ago

Catalonia Declares Independence from Spain

Catalonia’s regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the…

7 years ago

Catalonia Independence: Spain’s PM Mariano Rajoy Unveils Plans to Remove Separatist Leaders

Spain’s PM Mariano Rajoy has unveiled plans to remove Catalonia's leaders and take control of the separatist region. Speaking after…

7 years ago

Catalonia Independence: Separatist Leaders Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart Detained

Two key members of the Catalan independence movement, Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart, have been held without bail while they…

7 years ago

Catalonia Independence: King Felipe VI of Spain Says Referendum Organizers Put Themselves Outside the Law

In a rare TV address, King Felipe VI of Spain said Catalonia referendum’s organizers put themselves "outside the law". The…

7 years ago

Catalonia Independence Referendum Begins Amid Police Crackdown

Catalonia's independence referendum has begun despite Spanish police’s attempt to prevent the vote from taking place. The Spanish government has…

7 years ago