The Irish Times

Ireland withdraws its bid to hold the America’s Cup yachting competition in Cork

Simon Coveney championed the bid for the most high-profile yachting race in the world

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:50

Catalan coronavirus outbreaks fan territorial tensions

Spike in cases in and near Barcelona a particular concern

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 19:20

Catalan parliament strips president Torra of seat

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

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 19:07

Protests as Catalan leaders get lengthy jail terms over independence bid

Traffic halted and rail services disrupted after sentences of up to 13 years handed down

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 12:21

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

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

Carles Puigdemont to spend Easter in German prison

Former Catalan leader arrested on Sunday on way back to self-imposed exile in Belgium

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 09:09

Pro-independence Catalans seek new presidential candidate

Investiture vote could take place as soon as Thursday due to judicial pressures

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 17:14

Puigdemont may seek ‘symbolic’ leadership role in Catalonia

Secessionist parties meet to discuss deal to put new Catalan president in place

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 19:44

Carles Puigdemont admits Madrid has ‘won’ in text messages

Exiled Catalan independence leader appears to accept defeat in bid to be president

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 18:00

Puigdemont investiture postponed amid independence camp splits

Catalan parliament in limbo as speaker calls off debate to swear in new president

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 18:20

Mystery surrounds Catalan leader’s scheduled investiture

Carles Puigdemont’s lawyer refuses to rule out dramatic return by exiled politician

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 17:22

Catalan leader’s Denmark visit triggers failed arrest warrant attempt

Court rejects Spanish prosecutor’s request after Puigdemont travels to conference

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 15:42

Secessionist parties in control as Catalan parliament reopens

Uncertainty surrounds Puigdemont’s plan to be sworn in from exile in Belgium

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 17:42