Q&A: To what extent is Catalonia’s self-rule suspended?
The dramatic measures affect the Catalan government, parliament, public media and other public companies, all staff of the administration, police and finances
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Spain takes control of Catalan public media to “guarantee accurate, objective and balanced information”
Catalan public media officials can be dismissed or "temporarily replaced", according to measures proposed
Catalan parties condemn Madrid’s measure to seize power in Catalonia
While some say that Spanish government's decision is "a true coup d'état", others demand “a pact of the State for Catalonia.”
Spanish government meets to strip Catalonia of its self-government
Mariano Rajoy and his cabinet ministers to activate Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution
24 Nobel Prize laureates call for “mediation and dialogue” between Catalonia and Spain
The authors denounce “violence and alienation” from Madrid and advocate a “peaceful resolution”
Romeva says Spain's 'threatening tone' against Belgium is what Catalans 'face daily'
Foreign Affairs Minister regrets the Spanish government’s "exaggerated and disproportionate" response to Belgian PM Charles Michel's call for dialogue
New report reveals extent of police violence on referendum day
A total of 1066 people required medical attention as a result of Spanish police charges, 23 of whom were over 79 years old
Spanish government and opposition PSOE agree on taking control of Catalan presidency, public TV and police
Madrid executive and Socialist party to call snap election in Catalonia in January 2018
Manifesto denounces Spanish “offensive” on Catalan education, language and freedoms
The text is signed by approximately 100 names in the world of journalism, politics, art and culture
Seat under pressure from Spain to leave Catalonia
Despite "politcal and monarchical pressure" to move the company's headquarters, the current political situation is not affecting production or sales
Self-government at stake as time runs out
Uncertainty reigns over Catalonia’s political future in latest clash with Madrid
Barcelona Meeting Point opens doors with positive outlook for real estate sector
After years of economic crisis, organizers say situation is at a turning point favouring growth in the market
What does the future hold for business in Catalonia?
We’ll have to wait and find out, believes president of Small and Medium Business in Catalonia, while the secretary of economy is confident companies and banks will come back
Rajoy promises measures on Catalonia after deadline expires
Spanish govt to halt suspension of Catalan self-rule if Puigdemont calls snap elections
200,000 take to the streets of Barcelona demanding release of pro-independence leaders
Candlelit demonstration in Catalonia's capital and several other marches in the country's main cities