Catalan independence leader barred from office for two years

Angry response to Artur Mas ban as tensions run high between Madrid and Barcelona

Alternative to independence is decline, says Catalan president

Regional leader Carles Puigdemont outlines secessionist plans to Guy Hedgecoe

Thousands protest as ex-Catalan leader stands trial

Artur Mas faces ban from political office over Catalonia’s 2014 independence vote

Catalan separatists on trial over illegal independence vote

Tens of thousands expected to protest at Barcelona court in support of Artur Mas

Catalan premier makes most of Spain’s long political impasse

With no government in place, separatists have progressed secession plans

Catalan separatists confident of result despite challenges

Parties in Madrid still wrangling over formation of a new Spanish government

Accession of new Catalan premier keeps secession plan alive

‘This is not a time for cowards,’ says strident separatist premier Carles Puigdemont

Artur Mas quits as acting president of Catalonia

Resignation clears the way for formation of pro-independence Catalan government

Catalan leader fails to get backing to form new government

Far-left party opposition forces new elections and weakens independence movement

Spanish election: Pressure on Socialists to resolve crisis

With ruling conservatives lacking a majority, the pressure is on left-leaning parties to unite

Catalan independence bid on hold after failure to elect leader

Separatist premier Artur Mas struggles to gain vital support of left-wing CUP party

Standoff puts Catalonia’s independence plans in jeopardy

Tensions within separatist movement may stall ‘democratic disconnection’ from Spain

Catalan independence resolution draws swift retort from Madrid

Region is taking the first steps towards seceding from Spain

Spain’s political parties combine to oppose Catalan secession

Prime minister Mariano Rajoy to meet leaders of Ciudadanos and Podemos parties

Fighting talk from Spain PM Rajoy on Catalan breakaway

PM suggests he may use courts to block move as separatists eye quick seceession

Catalan leader Artur Mas’s court appearance heightens tensions

Hundreds on streets in Barcelona waving region’s flag and chanting ‘independence’

Stability of Spain is under threat as Catalonia asserts itself armed with a mandate of sorts

Madrid refuses to recognise winds of change

Separatists unite after Catalan president accused

Artur Mas faces charges over disobeying ruling on 2014 independence referendum

Catalonia takes decisive step towards secession

Independence from Spain was the key issue in yesterday’s regional elections

Pro-independence parties win election in Catalonia

Government waves legal stick to warn against moves towards independence

Catalonia votes in election that may push region from Spain

Regional government reports voter participation rising to 63% at 6pm, voting closes at 8pm

Flag scuffle highlights tensions in Catalan election

Nationalist parties are threatening to secede from Spain depending on results of vote

Economic uncertainties of an independent Catalonia

‘Propaganda war’ between separatists and unionists pivots on EU membership

Photographer’s fanciful scenes from Catalan independence

Doctored images in ‘The Book of Marvels’ poke fun at customary triumphalism

Catalonia’s national day taken over by political agenda

Catalan nationalists use the Diada to campaign for independence

Legal barriers, potential scandal hinder Catalan independence

Polls indicate election will be tightly fought

Spain tense ahead of Catalan election

If Artur Mas and allies win, they plan to have independent Catalan state by 2016 or 2017

Catalan pro-independence groups propose election with no politicians

Supporters say plan would ‘create a photograph of Catalan society’

Soccer final thrusts Catalan independence bid back into spotlight

Both Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao fans booed as Spanish anthem was played

Commenters ‘mocked’ death of Catalan passengers on crashed jet

Spanish police will pursue the writers of online remarks of ‘tremendous cruelty’

Spain decrees three days of mourning for victims of Germanwings crash

Shock in town of Llinars del Vallè over deaths of German students they hosted

Catalan separatists welcome decision to hold early elections

Ballot in September is seen as step towards full independence from Spain

Catalonia leader calls early elections

De-facto vote on secession from Spain likely to raise tensions with Madrid government

Artur Mas plans for Catalan independence in 2016

President aims to run on a united platform with other pro-independence parties

Cataluña says Sí in unofficial poll: Madrid should learn from Scotland

Catalan poll result suggests symbolic victory for independence vote

Turnout for unofficial referendum hints at appetite for more formal action

What could happen if Catalonia backs independence

Barcelona have been threatened with expulsion from La Liga

Junqueras skilfully surfs Catalan independence wave

Surging pro-independence leader outflanks moderate rival Mas as tension with Madrid increases

Thousands of Catalans crowd Barcelona to call for early elections

Demands follow Madrid’s declaring of independence referendum illegal

Catalonia devises alternative to illegal poll on independence

A banned vote on independence to be held next month has been cancelled

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