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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

Protesters reacts as they watch the parliament session on a huge screen during a rally outside the Catalan Parliament, in Barcelona, Spain, Friday. (Photo: AP)

Spain Senate approves direct rule minutes after Catalonia declares...

A motion declaring independence was approved with 70 votes in favour, 10 against and two abstentions.

27 Oct 2017 7:35 PM 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

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont told a crowd of cheering supporters (Photo: AFP)

Hostile reaction to referendums will worsen matters

The Spanish state's reaction detracts from its moral authority.

6 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

Barcelona and Real Madrid have agreed on a new date of December 18 for the El Clasico after Spains biggest football match was postponed on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona and Real Madrid agree new date after Clasico postponed due...

The fixture was set to be Barcelona's first home game since nine pro-Catalan independence leaders were sentenced to...

19 Oct 2019 9:03 AM IST