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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 12:17 PM GMT

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 1:43 AM GMT

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.

28 Oct 2017 7:00 PM GMT

The Catalan parliament had voted in the afternoon to make a unilateral declaration of independence. (Photo: AP)

Spain sacks Catalan government after declaration of independence

A new regional election will be held in Catalonia on December 21.

28 Oct 2017 3:27 AM GMT

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 2:05 PM GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (Photo: AP)

Spain to dismiss Catalan govt, call fresh elections

Takes drastic measure to stop Catalonia from declaring independence.

21 Oct 2017 9:20 PM GMT

The fatalities in Portugal occurred in densely forested parts. (Photo: AFP)

Wildfires in Portugal kill 27 people, dozens more injured

A prolonged drought and mid-October temperatures have fuelled the spate of blazes.

16 Oct 2017 1:06 PM GMT

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 1:42 AM GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (Photo: AP)

Spanish PM gives Catalonia leader 5 days to clarify stand

It is very important that Mr Puigdemont clarify for the rest of Spaniards if he declared independence yesterday or not, ...

12 Oct 2017 1:10 AM GMT

Spanish Guardia Civil guards drag a man outside a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis, Catalonia. (Photo: AFP)

Catalonia: Spain flunks test

It may have been understandable if such brutality had occurred elsewhere in Europe, not so accustomed to upholding the...

2 Oct 2017 6:46 PM GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (Photo: AP)

Upheavals in Europe

The events have left the European financial markets shaken even as it deals with Donald Trump's trade war.

2 Jun 2018 6:32 PM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with Spanish Premier Mariano Rajoy before a meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid. (Photo: AP)

India, Spain sign 7 agreements including cyber security, civil...

The two sides signed agreements on transfer of sentenced persons and visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports.

31 May 2017 10:06 AM GMT