Catalan referendum

Protesters block roads, highways and train tracks in Catalonia

Carles Puigdemont`s exile in Brussels is proving a stiff test for Belgium.

Nov 08, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

Spanish police used excessive force in Catalan referendum: Human Rights Watch

A human rights monitor on Thursday said an investigation into the actions of Spanish police to impede voting in Catalonia's recent independence referendum showed that they had engaged in excessive force while confronting demonstrators.

Oct 12, 2017, 16:46 PM IST

Catalan leader under pressure to drop independence

The stakes are high for Spain as it faces its biggest political crisis since it became a democracy four decades ago.

Oct 09, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Heartbroken Rafael Nadal 'wants to cry' over Catalan vote

Sunday`s plebiscite was organised under the threat of reprisals and criminal charges but thousands of Catalans stood in defiance of the central government in Madrid.

Oct 02, 2017, 23:36 PM IST

Barcelona FC focusing on football, not Catalan independence

The behaviour of fans at Barca`s 99,000 capacity Camp Nou will be under the spotlight as they host Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, whilst the potentially historic vote is taking place.

Sep 28, 2017, 00:09 AM IST