Catalonia independence news
Get the news and reports from Catalonia, Spain. Catalonia has been seeking independence from Spain for several decades. Get the history and cultural news on Catalonia, as well as important information about the background of the conflict between Catalonia and the central government of Spain in Madrid. On October 27, 2017, 90 percent of Catalans who voted in a referendum chose independence. The Spanish government fails to recognize the ballot’s legality. Visit RT.com to read the news on the referendum and the events followed the vote.
- Spanish parliament rejects Socialist government's budget, paving way for possible early elections
Spain’s Parliament has rejected a 2019 budget proposal, marking a major blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and raising the prospect of a potential snap general election.Feb 13, 2019 11:55World News - 'Test of democracy': Catalan leaders on trial amid political turmoil for Spanish governmentThe divisive issue of Catalan independence strikes again in Spain, where a trial of jailed provincial leaders started this week. The government is on the brink of collapse without the support of Catalan lawmakers in parliament.Feb 12, 2019 16:31World News
- Catalan pro-independence activists scuffle with police at massive rally in Barcelona (VIDEO)Demonstrators have flooded the streets of Barcelona, blocking the city airport and major roads to protest against a rare visit by Spanish government ministers who are set to meet pro-independence Catalan leaders.Dec 21, 2018 11:24World News
- Jailed Catalan official brought to hospital after 2 weeks of hunger strikeJailed Catalan leader Jordi Turull has been transferred to an infirmary, after his health deteriorated 14 days into the hunger strike he and a colleague began, to demand a fair trial over their role in the independence referendum.Dec 16, 2018 01:42World News
- Jailed Catalan leaders go on hunger strike in protest of Madrid hampering European court appealTwo leaders of Catalonia’s pro-independence movement jailed by Spain are going on a hunger strike over what they see as Madrid violating their right to turn to European courts for protection through red tape.Dec 1, 2018 15:53World News
- ‘Message from prison’: Guardiola visits jailed Catalan independence leadersPep Guardiola has visited jailed Catalan pro-independence leaders in the latest show of support for their controversial cause from the Manchester City manager.Nov 16, 2018 12:22Sport News
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