catalonia

Catalonia Independence: Artur Mas Steps Down as Regional President

President of the Generalitat of Catalonia Artur Mas has announced he will quit as the pro-independence head of the Spanish…

9 years ago

Spain to block Catalonia independence referendum

Spain’s government has vowed to block plans by parties in Catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on November 9,…

11 years ago

Catalan separatists win majority in Spain’s regional election

Voters in Spanish region of Catalonia have given a majority to parties seeking Catalan independence. However, Catalan President Artur Mas,…

12 years ago

Catalonia to vote in key elections after campaign focused on independence

Catalonia, one of the most important regions of Spain, is holding key regional elections, after a campaign that has focused…

12 years ago

Catalonia’s independence rally in Barcelona gathers 1.5 million people

About 1.5 million people have taken part in Catalonia's annual independence rally in Barcelona, police say. Tens of thousands of…

12 years ago

Catalonia asks for 5 billion-euro bailout from Spanish government

Spanish region of Catalonia has asked for a bailout of 5 billion euros ($6.3 billion) from the central government. This…

12 years ago