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WATCH: Andalucian town shoot and burn model of former Catalan President
The traditional ‘Burning of Judas’ ritual has been celebrated in the area for 100 years, but videos of the incident caused controversy on social media
Fascist vandals paint Nazi swastikas on cultural centre in northern Spain
"We will continue to be profoundly antifascist and committed to the rights and freedoms"
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to be extradited back to Spain
A COURT in Germany has decided to extradite Carles Puigdemont to Spain to face charges of misuse of public funds.Back in March of this...
Madrid ends direct rule over Catalunya after new government is sworn in
It comes after the region's autonomy was suspended for seven months following the pro-independence referendum
Tensions rise as Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy urges Catalunya to form ‘viable’ government
It comes after Rajoy rejected newly appointed leader Quim Torra's selection of cabinet ministers
German judges cast doubt over second charge against former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
German authorities have requested further information from the Spanish Supreme Court to decide if they can extradite Puigdemont on the charge of misuse of public funds
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont released on bail by German court
The separatist leader will be released with a €75,000 bail after German courts ruled the charge of rebellion as 'inadmissable'
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in court today while violent protests break out in Barcelona
The former Catalan leader was arrested on Sunday and faces a prison sentence of up to 30 years
FOUR MORE YEARS? Mariano Rajoy will seek third term as Spain’s prime minister
MARIANO Rajoy will run for prime minister again.The current Spain leader made the announcement during a radio interview this week, but said there were...
SPAIN: Carles Puigdemont won’t return without us knowing, even in the boot of a car
SPAIN'S troops are on 24/7 alert to block Carles Puigdemont's return to the country, even 'in the boot of a car'. The former Catalan leader...
AWKWARD: Catalunya to re-elect exiled Carles Puigdemont as president
CATALUNYA'S seperatist parties have agreed to re-elect exiled Carles Puigdemont as president of the region later this month.How they will do it within the...
King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity
THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis.Felipe VI emphasised the importance of...
Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success
The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region's independence.His comments come after yesterday's...
Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote
OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight.Shockingly,...
Puigdemont refuses to return to Spain unless he receives government guarantees
Mr Puigdemont said: “We demand guarantees in order that the next elections will be normal."
Spanish Supreme judge withdraws arrest warrant for ousted President Carles Puigdemont
Spanish Supreme Court judge Pablo Llareno announced the withdrawal on earlier today, but national warrants still stand so it is likely they would be arrested if they returned to Spain.
Spain’s attorney general in charge of prosecuting Catalan leaders dies suddenly
SPAIN'S attorney general leading the prosecution of the separatist Catalan leaders has died.
Jose Manuel Maza, 66, died in a Buenos Aires hospital, shortly after...
Jailing of eight Catalan ministers by Spanish judge sparks protests in Barcelona
Carles Puigdemont remains in Brussels after failing to attend court hearing
Spain prosecutor calls for European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont
Deposed Catalan leader and ministers fail to attend court hearing after flying to Brussels
BREAKING NEWS: Carles Puigdemont claims he isn’t seeking Belgian political asylum
Deposed leader calls on Spanish government to respect Catalan regional election result
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in Belgium and could make political asylum claim
'We're keeping all options open', says axed leader's lawyer
Spain calls for Catalan leader Puigdemont to face rebellion charges
Axed leader faces 30 years in jail but could claim Belgian political asylum
INCREDIBLE: Up to ONE MILLION people march against independence in Barcelona
UP to one million people took to the streets of Barcelona today in a fervent call for Spanish unity.The march comes after the Catalan...
Puigdemont rules out new Catalan elections to halt Article 155 as Spain’s Senate set to meet
Upper House set to approve move to strip Catalunya of its powers
Catalan parliament to meet as direct rule imposed by Spanish government
Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis denies 'coup' by Madrid
Mariano Rajoy gives Carles Puigdemont eight-day deadline to drop Catalan independence bid
Human Rights Watch calls for investigation over police referendum 'excessive' force
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WATCH: Woman thrown off Vueling flight from Mallorca for wearing a ‘low-cut’ top
Low-cost airline Vueling has come under fire for not allowing a female passenger wearing a 'low-cut' top to fly from Mallorca.
