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
Carles Puigdemont set for key speech on independence crisis to Catalan parliament
Catalan leader urged not to split from Spain as fears grow over economy
CHAOS: Voting begins across Catalunya as Spanish National police turn violent
CATALUNYA’S independence referendum has begun in earnest this morning, despite Spanish national police brutality and technical issues. Catalans occupied polling stations and the space outside
Balearic politicians clash over Catalan independence as crisis sharpens ahead of vote
Thousands of police pour into Barcelona as authorities prepare for possible violence
Catalonia vows it will hold independence referendum in September
It comes after the latest polls show 47% of Catalans support independence
Catalonia leaders accused of frustrating attempts to return priceless Romanesque artworks
Catalan leaders are being accused of undermining attempts to repatriate priceless Romanesque frescoes