'New York Times' defends independence referendum in Catalonia
"The best outcome for Spain would be to permit the referendum, and for Catalan voters to reject independence" says newspaper NYT editorial
June 26, 2017 07:33 PM
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
"The best outcome for Spain would be to permit the referendum, and for Catalan voters to reject independence" says newspaper NYT editorial
June 26, 2017 07:33 PM
German Socialist Bernhard von Grünberg says Europe cannot look away while Spain reverts to authoritarianism
June 26, 2017 06:17 PM
Spanish president dismisses opposition proposal arguing the Constitution only includes "nationalities and regions"
June 23, 2017 09:46 PM
The Catalan government will launch a website and hold more than 200 events throughout the country to explain the legal framework behind the vote
June 22, 2017 12:39 PM
Government vows to go ahead with acquisition claiming it is legal
June 21, 2017 04:08 PM
Núria Parlon warns that an independence referendum is "not the right solution" to the Catalan question
June 20, 2017 03:47 PM
Foreign affairs minister praises country’s willingness for reinvention at Priorat meeting with foreign diplomats
June 20, 2017 09:10 AM
Some 62% of Podemos voters and third of ‘No’ voters would take part in 1 October vote despite prohibition of Spanish government
June 20, 2017 09:01 AM
The town of Moutier decided to transfer from Bern to Jura in a peaceful decision respected by both parts
June 19, 2017 12:23 PM
Puigdemont writes the President of the Spanish Parliament asking for a date to present his independence vote plans before the chamber
June 18, 2017 04:25 PM
The Catalan president is committed to holding a referendum with all democratic guarantees
June 15, 2017 12:20 PM
Madrid's cultural institutions receive more public funds than those in Catalonia, such as Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art
June 13, 2017 06:58 PM
Denying the right of Catalan citizens to decide their political future is “denying democracy”, the 'Anticapitalists' warn
June 13, 2017 05:36 PM
During his campaign to become President of the EU Parliament, Tajani promised to promote the use of the Catalan
June 13, 2017 04:41 PM
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
June 12, 2017 03:01 PM
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