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Carles Puigdemont, whose regional government was dismissed by Spanish PM, accused Madrid of premeditated aggression. (Photo: AP)

Peaceful democratic opposition' to Madrid's rule, says sacked...

The secessionists say a referendum on Oct 1 gave them a mandate for independence.

29 Oct 2017 5:47 PM IST

Pro-independence demonstrators cheer outside the Catalan parliament, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

Fired Catalan leader urges resistance to Madrid rule

Defiant Puigdemont accuses Madrid of trampling on will of Catalans.

29 Oct 2017 7:13 AM IST

People wave estelada or pro independence flags outside the Palau Generalitat in Barcelona after Catalonias regional Parliament passed a motion with which they say they are establishing an independent Catalan Republic. (Photo: AP)

Spain's Catalan dilemma

It may well be a test case in long running battles between European regionalism and federalism.

29 Oct 2017 12:30 AM IST

A man carries a dog wearing the Spanish colors while people celebrate Dia de la Hispanidad or Spains National Day in Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

Spain shows unity on national day

Spain is in the midst of suffering from the worst political crisis in a generation

13 Oct 2017 7:12 AM IST

Catalan lessons for all diverse societies

Catalan lessons for all diverse societies

Nearly 21 per cent of foreign investment goes to Catalonia, which draws workers from all over Spain.

10 Oct 2017 12:24 AM IST

People, holding Spanish national flags and standing behind a banner reading You are not alone, gather in front of the Spanish embassy in France on Sunday to protest against plans by separatist leaders to declare Catalonia independent. (Photo: AFP)

Spaniards rally against Catalans

Spanish people continue to protest plans by Catalans to declare freedom.

9 Oct 2017 1:22 AM IST

People queue to lay flowers in front of ballot boxes used during the Catalan independence referendum in Pineda de Mar, Tuesday, during a general strike in Catalonia. Hundreds of thousands of Catalans rallied in fury at police violence against voters during a banned referendum on independence. (Photo: AFP)

Catalonia gears up for freedom

King Felipe VI branded the independence drive illegal and undemocratic, throwing his weight behind the national...

5 Oct 2017 3:08 AM IST

Demonstrators holding banners reading in Catalan freedom for political prisoners gather outside the Palau Generalitat, during a protest against the decision of a judge to jail ex-members of the Catalan government in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

Spain issues warrant for deposed Catalonia leader

Puigdemont calls for Catalan separatists to unite for December polls.

5 Nov 2017 5:26 AM IST

Assange took refuge in the diplomatic mission in 2012 after a British judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault there. (Photo: AP)

Julian Assange breaks promise', Ecuador cuts off communication with...

The decision was taken because the Australian had broken a 2017 promise to not interfere in other countries' affairs...

29 March 2018 2:31 PM IST

Catalonias new regional government members pose after taking office during an official swearing-in ceremony at the Generalitat Palace in Barcelona on June 2, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

New Spanish PM brings glimmer of hope for Catalan separatists

As Opposition leader, 46-year-old economist Sanchez was deeply critical of Catalonia's secession bid last October.

4 Jun 2018 12:45 AM IST

The declaration came weeks after a banned independence referendum on October 1, which saw a police crackdown that sent shockwaves around the world. (Photo: AFP)

Catalan independence crisis: Separatists win absolute majority

For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.

22 Dec 2017 2:13 PM IST