The Irish Times

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

Massive rally in Barcelona against Catalan independence

March comes two days after Spanish government took control of disputed region

Sun Oct 29 2017 - 20:51

Catalan officials warn of rebellion against Spain’s direct rule plan

Region’s parliament to debate response to Spanish government’s move on Thursday

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 19:57

Spain to impose direct rule on Catalonia as region’s leader refuses to back down

Rajoy to hold Saturday cabinet meeting after deadline to abandon independence passes

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 10:04

Catalan leader issues and suspends independence declaration

‘We are not criminals, we’re not crazy, we’re not coupmongers ... we are normal people and we want to vote’

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 20:50

Catalonia’s president Puigdemont wins confidence vote

Outcome keeps on track plan for referendum on independence from Spain next year

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 19:04

Spain remains in political limbo two months after election

Socialists’ attempts to forge new government have deepened divisions between parties

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 01:00

Basque leader Arnaldo Otegi freed from Spanish prison

Otegi likely to run for Basque regional premier for the EH Bildu coalition in elections

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00

Catalonia leader calls referendum on independence

President of region wants vote in November but government hopes court will deem it illegal

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 13:17

Pressure on Spain over deaths of 15 African migrants

Opposition, NGOs and EU ask why tear gas and rubber bullets were fired at Sub-Saharans trying to cross from Morocco to Ceuta

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00

Fears of right-wing involvement taint event urging Catalonia to stay in Spain

National day marking Columbus’s voyage provides backdrop for row over separatism

Sat Oct 12 2013 - 01:01

Rajoy urged to go before congress amid allegations

Opposition Socialists plan to trigger no confidence vote if Spanish PM fails to discuss corruption charges

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00

Spanish judges hold former Caja Madrid chief in jail

Move on senior financier a signal of intent to pursue those behind bank collapses

Sat May 18 2013 - 01:00