The Irish Times

Spanish premier faces crunch economic vote amid anger over spying affair

Defence minister appears to justify mass surveillance of Catalan leaders

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 17:40

Catalan coalition under strain due to Russian contact revelations

Exiled leader Puigdemont acknowledges contacts in Russia but denies seeking support of Putin regime

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 16:00

Despite riots and curfews, I loved Barcelona within days of arriving

Burning bins and global uncertainty didn't put this Irishman off Barcelona

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00

Talk of Catalan pardons swells tensions in Spanish politics

Madrid Letter: Prime minister Pedro Sánchez weighing up cost of pardons

Mon May 31 2021 - 20:00

Clash over eviction mars Catalan president’s first day in office

Involvement of riot police in foreclosure angers hard left

Tue May 25 2021 - 17:32

Irish universities and China: walking an ethical tightrope

Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 00:00

Catalan unrest over jailing of rapper sparks furore over police

Force criticised for handling of protests triggered by Pablo Hasél’s arrest

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 16:53

Catalan election campaign overshadowed by Covid uncertainty

February 14th date for vote still not definite

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 16:58

A glimmer of hope in Catalonia amid anger over leader’s removal

Madrid making conciliatory moves three years after independence referendum

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 19:00

Spaced-out Barcelona gets its groove on

The Catalan capital is famed for its summer music festivals, so can socially-distanced gigs replace the experience?

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 05:00

Spain’s coronavirus week: Deaths rise tenfold in days

The government’s confidence that it could contain the spread of Covid-19 has shattered

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 07:00

Spanish and Catalan governments to begin talks on territorial crisis

Madrid warns of ‘tricky terrain’ ahead of negotiations on Catalonia’s future

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 17:38

Spanish and Catalan leaders to meet after months of rancour

Barcelona summit seen as prelude to talks aimed at resolving crisis

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 18:23

Catalan parliament strips president Torra of seat

Pro-independence parties at loggerheads over decision, with snap election possible

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 19:07

Amnesty International calls for release of jailed Catalan duo

But NGO says there is no evidence controversial trial was unjust

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 18:41

Far right surging as Spaniards go to polls yet again

Catalan instability overshadows Spain’s fourth election in four years

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 05:00

Prison ‘a necessary step’ for independence, says jailed Catalan leader

Jordi Cuixart says his nine-year term will help his region achieve self-determination

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 18:00

Spanish PM and Catalan leader at odds over recent riots

Pedro Sánchez refuses to meet Quim Torra as independence movement calls for talks

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 18:22

Catalan regional leader calls for talks with Madrid following clashes

Barcelona sees bonfires, flammable bottles and tear gas on fifth night of unrest

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 08:17

Opposition urges Sánchez to clamp down in Catalonia

Wave of protests against sedition convictions for independence leaders continues

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 20:36

Catalan independence: what’s the story and what happens next?

How the separatist movement has evolved and who’s who among its leadership

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 19:11

Catalans mark bitter anniversary as tensions with Madrid rise again

Arrest of independence activists ahead of trial verdict sparks fears of backlash

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 20:03

Catalan leader rails against EU as Spain rules out referendum

Independence movement frustrated by lack of support in Europe and block on MEPs

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 18:34

Spain’s Catalan trial ends, but tensions remain

Politically charged court case draws to a close after four months

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Spain says UN findings on Catalonia tainted by ‘conflict of interest’

UN working group calls for prisoner release amid claims members have political links

Fri May 31 2019 - 18:29

Battle for Barcelona wide open as Spain’s ‘Super Sunday’ looms

Parties jostle as regional, municipal and EU elections held on same day

Fri May 24 2019 - 01:00

Court backs former Catalan leader’s bid to run in EU election

Puigdemont hopeful MEP immunity will allow him to return from exile to Spain

Tue May 07 2019 - 17:27

Divided Spain goes to the polls

Catalan independence key issue in country’s third general election in less than four years

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Catalan president faces legal action over independence symbols

Electoral board ordered removal of symbols supporting prisoners

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 20:13

Spain’s former leader defends Catalan policy in court

Former prime minister Rajoy a witness in rebellion case

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 01:00

Violence is main bone of contention in Catalan trial

Former prime minister Mariano Rajoy is due to take the stand as a witness next week

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:01

Catalan trial to begin amid Spanish political uncertainty

Madrid election rumours rife as rebellion and sedition court case gets under way

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 18:54

Tens of thousands rally against Madrid’s conciliatory stance on Catalonia

About 45,000 take to the streets of Spain’s capital ahead of trial of separatist leaders

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 20:28

Spanish taxi drivers take to streets in Uber protest

Strike causes widespread disruption in Madrid and Barcelona

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 16:55