World Feb 12 Trial of Catalan separatists begins in Madrid amid protests A politically charged trial of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders got underway Tuesday in Spain's Supreme Court amid protests and the possibility of an early general election being called in the country.
World Dec 22 El Gordo fever: Spain enthralled by annual Christmas lottery Multiple people picked the top winning number across Spain. Tickets for the national lottery, which was established in 1973, cost 20 euros (or $23), and many were purchased months in advance.
World Sep 29 Catalan separatists clash with police as tensions mount Catalan separatists clashed with police on Saturday in downtown Barcelona, with two arrests being made, as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's illegal referendum on secession that ended in violent raids by security forces.
World Jun 02 Sworn in as Spain’s leader, Sanchez faces Catalan conundrum Sanchez said on Thursday that one of the priorities of his government would be "rebuilding bridges" with regions.
World Apr 15 Huge rally in Barcelona to demand jailed separatists go free Hundreds of thousands of Catalan separatists rallied in downtown Barcelona on Sunday to demand the release of high-profile secessionist leaders being held in pre-trial detention.
World Mar 25 Catalan ex-leader’s capture in Germany sparks mass protests Carles Puigdemont's capture, aided by Spanish intelligence services, sparked protests of tens of thousands in Catalonia's main city of Barcelona.
World Jan 17 Catalan parliament reconvenes, elects pro-secession speaker BARCELONA, Spain — Catalonia's new parliament on Wednesday elected a pro-secession speaker, virtually guaranteeing that the push for independence for Spain's northeastern region will continue as its lawmakers prepare to elect a new government.