Catalonia

‘Unforgettable journey’: Busquets to leave Barca after 18 years
The Barcelona legend has won 31 trophies with the club, including three Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues.
Published On 10 May 2023
Barcelona President Laporta denies crimes in refereeing scandal
Barcelona and former club presidents face corruption charges related to allegations of improper payments.
Published On 17 Apr 2023
Catalan separatist gov’t in turmoil as hardliners vote to quit
In an internal vote, 55.7 percent of Junts party members approve leaving Catalonia’s regional coalition government.
Published On 7 Oct 2022
Photos: Catalan separatists rally as movement frays five years on
September 11 rally held on Catalonia’s main holiday has been the focal point of the region’s separatist movement.
Published On 12 Sep 2022

Spain violated four ex-Catalan leaders’ rights by suspending them from public duties prior to convictions, the UN says.

Citizen Lab rights group says the phones of more than 65 Catalan leaders were targeted with spyware.

Spain has issued an extradition warrant for exiled ex-Catalan leader, who was arrested in Sardinia last month.

Exiled former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has been living in Belgium since 2017 and was visiting Sardinia.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pardons politicians and activists jailed for 2017 secession referendum.

Nine secessionists imprisoned for their part in failed 2017 independence bid leave jail after Madrid waives sentences.

Madrid says controversial move aimed at diffusing years-long political crisis, but some dismiss pardons as a stunt.

Right-wing opposition accuses leftist PM of caving in to pressure from separatist parties, which back the government.

The arrest of a famous rapper is yet another sign of increasingly shrinking spaces for free expression in Spain.

Police clash with protesters in Spain on the fifth night of protests against the jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel.

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