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The election campaign has been dominated by the Catalonia separatist issue after weeks of sometimes violent protests that followed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Catalan leaders. CBC | World News
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Catalan independence protests in 7th day as Spanish government says riots ‘diminishing’
Hundreds of pro-independence protesters took to the streets of Barcelona for a seventh successive night on Sunday, with anger over the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders showing little sign of abating. CBC | World News
Read More »400,000 Spanish holidays ruined – Thomas Cook disaster strikes again
TOURISTS destined for winter sun in Spain could face yet more devastation following the collapse of travel agent Thomas Cook. The sudden administration of the firm is set to rock the Spanish tourism industry, causing heartache for holidaymakers. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Spanish judge orders Catalan parliament speaker jailed until bail paid
Spain’s supreme court orders Catalan parliament speaker Carme Forcadell jailed unless and until bail is paid, while an investigation into charges of rebellion and sedition continues. CBC | World News
Read More »Tensions high in Catalonia as Spanish prosecutors seek charges against region’s leaders
The mood in Barcelona is fraught as Spanish prosecutors seek charges of rebellion and sedition against Catalan leaders for their role in the disputed Oct. 1 referendum and the events since then. CBC | World News
Read More »Hundreds of thousands rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity
Hundreds of thousands of Catalans took to the streets of Barcelona on Sunday to voice their opposition to the region’s declaration of independence amid vast political uncertainty for the region in northeast Spain. CBC | World News
Read More »SPAIN LIVE: Spanish stocks sell off sharply as Catalonia independence rocks Europe
SPAIN is facing its worst financial crisis in decades as its stocks sell off sharply following today’s Catalonia independence parliamentary vote. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »SPAIN LIVE: Spanish stocks sell off sharply as Catalonia independence rocks Europe
SPAIN is facing its worst financial crisis in decades as its stocks sell off sharply following today’s Catalonia independence parliamentary vote. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont won’t call snap election in Spanish crisis
Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont, in a highly anticipated speech that had been delayed on Thursday, said he considered the possibility of a snap election for his Spanish region but has ruled it out. CBC | World News
Read More »Catalonia economic chaos: Independence to push Spanish debt to 120 per cent of GDP
SPAIN’S debt would surge by another fifth to 120 per cent if Catalonia became independent, pushing the fragile economy to the brink. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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