Fight over frescos ramps up Madrid-Catalonia rivalry Catalan leaders stand accused of undermining attempts to repatriate priceless artworks 14 Jan, 2017 @ 11:30 La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics
Shock poll sees Catalans shift away from independence The swing comes as Catalan President Carles Puigdemont promised a ‘legal and binding’ referendum this year 7 Jan, 2017 @ 09:00 Lead·National News·Politics
Three Spaniards arrested for burning photos of King Felipe V They have been supported by several Catalan politicians 13 Dec, 2016 @ 14:35 Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News
Catalan region now 50/50 on independence from Spain as pro-independence camp loses ground The pro-independence camp has lost ground since July 19 Nov, 2016 @ 15:31 Lead·National News·Politics
Spain’s Rajoy will need all the help he can get on Catalunya independence issue Rajoy begins his second term in a completely different political landscape 15 Nov, 2016 @ 12:38 Opinion
Franco exhibition in Spain met with protests and egging Catalan separatists shouted ‘no fascists on our streets’ 22 Oct, 2016 @ 09:24 La Cultura·Lead·National News
Spanish constitutional court overturns bullfighting ban in Catalonia, setting precedent Catalonia banned the bloody sport in 2010 21 Oct, 2016 @ 10:15 Environment·La Cultura·Lead·National News
Dozens of Catalan cities refuse to celebrate Spain’s national day Many Catalans associate the holiday with the Franco regime 13 Oct, 2016 @ 13:52 Lead·National News·Politics
Cannabis clubs continue to grow in northern Spain Some 200,000 people are now believed to be members 25 Sep, 2016 @ 14:22 Health·Lead·National News
Catalonia developing ID cards for residents in preparation for secession from Spain Catalan authorities are splashing €9 million on the cards 22 Sep, 2016 @ 17:40 Lead·National News·Politics
Some 17 local politicians in Spain each out-earn Prime Minister Rajoy Catalunya’s autonomous community leader Cales Puigdemont tops the earnings list 5 Aug, 2016 @ 11:22 Lead·Politics
Spain blocks Catalonia’s independence roadmap after ‘illegal’ vote The region had defied the court by debating the roadmap and announcing a vote 2 Aug, 2016 @ 10:57 Lead·National News·Politics
More than 30 million tourists have visited Spain so far this year following terrorist attacks in rival holiday hotspots Brits were by far the largest group of visitors 1 Aug, 2016 @ 18:24 Lead·National News·Travel News
Barcelona increases maximum fine for illegal accommodations to €600,000 Rentals offered without permits will face a 20-fold increase in fines 12 Jul, 2016 @ 13:30 Property
Spanish PM Rajoy stands by interior minister after he refuses to resign over smear allegations Spain will hold its general election on June 26 23 Jun, 2016 @ 10:27 Lead·National News·Politics
Sex toys and drugs found with two dead tourists on luxury yacht in Spain There was a 'huge' amount of drugs found 6 Jun, 2016 @ 15:00 Lead·National News
Spain sees Europe’s first case of Zika-related birth defects A pregnant Catalonian woman was infected with Zika and dengue 6 May, 2016 @ 10:09 Health·Lead·National News
Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy set to meet pro-secession Catalan leader Analysts are doubtful any meaningful initiatives will emerge 20 Apr, 2016 @ 12:36 Lead·National News
University professors beg for Catalan Independence Independent thinking from Spanish professors 3 Apr, 2016 @ 08:40 Education·Lead
Spanish general election voter boycott on the cards Many are fed up with Rajoy’s stubbornness to seek a viable solution to put an end to the political crisis 14 Nov, 2015 @ 09:29 Mario Alegria - Our Man in Madrid
Placido Domingo has sung out in favour of Spanish unity Tenor says: “Catalonia needs Spain and Spain needs Catalonia.” 3 Nov, 2015 @ 11:19 La Cultura·National News·Politics
Car covered in fascist symbols banned by Catalan town hall Provocative political artists wanted to drive Nazi car through Figueres town centre 30 Oct, 2015 @ 10:32 Lead·National News
Mariano Rajoy refuses to be swayed by Catalan election result PP premier to stand firm on Catalan independence claims despite overwhelming support for parties 28 Sep, 2015 @ 14:12 Lead·Politics
Basque leader demands referendum on ties with Spain Nationalist PNV leader wants referendum on Basque Country's future 28 Sep, 2015 @ 11:06 Lead·National News
Catalan separatist parties win historic election as referendum clash looms Artur Mas's Junts Pel Si party and hard-left CUP scoop 72 seats but fall short of overall majority of votes 27 Sep, 2015 @ 23:29 Lead·National News·Politics
First exit polls suggest Catalan independence parties in line for victory Artur Mas's Junts Pel Si expects victory to lead to vote on separation from Spain 27 Sep, 2015 @ 14:35 National News·Politics