Catalan premier threatens formal vote on independence in letter to Spanish PM
In reply to Rajoy, Puigedemont states Madrid “persists in preventing dialogue and continuing repression”
Imprisonment of Catalan independence leaders gives movement new momentum
Thousands march against decision to jail the heads of ANC and Òmnium as part of a sedition probe
The “Jordis” are not political prisoners – here’s why
Leaders of ANC and Òmnium Cultural were not taken into custody for their ideas but for alleged sedition
Where are we headed?
The Spanish government needs to explain to people how it plans to tackle the Catalan challenge
Spain’s Constitutional Court strikes down Catalan referendum law
Decision confirms earlier suspension, and says breakaway law violated fundamental rights of citizens
Catalonia crisis: The justice system takes action
A judge has sent the heads of two pro-independence associations to prison. Is it time now for police chiefs and their political masters to stand down?
As it happened: Catalonia independence declaration, latest news
Catch up on our live blog of events from Monday, which saw the government reject Catalan premier’s response to request, and Mossos chief escape prison without bail
Judge dismisses Dalí paternity suit, orders plaintiff to pay costs
Ruling condemns “temerity” of María Pilar Abel Martínez, who pressed ahead despite DNA tests
Why Spain is right to defend its democracy in face of Catalonia crisis
The Spanish Constitution cannot be torn up by the illegal and seditious acts of a tiny minority, Dublin-based lawyer Isabel Foley argues
Catalonia: The countdown to Article 155
The regional premier has been given more time this week to avoid the central government’s response to the secessionist challenge
Juncker: “If we allow Catalonia to separate, others will do the same”
European Commission chief says he has been pressuring Spanish PM to keep situation in check
Puigdemont’s far-left partner tells him to proclaim a Catalan republic
CUP writes letter to the regional premier saying he must lift suspension on declaration of independence
Spanish Eurofighter jet crashes after taking part in National Day parade
The pilot was unable to eject from the aircraft in time and was killed, military sources said
Spain’s National Day parade prompts show of unity against Catalan crisis
Politicians who had not attended for years show up for event marred by crash of Eurofighter plane
Crisis and opportunity
The combination of Article 155 and constitutional reform opens up a new space for dialogue
Spanish PM in Congress: “To vote against democracy or outside of it is not democracy”
Mariano Rajoy addresses the lower house to discuss the next steps following Catalan declaration of independence
A new trap
The delayed effects of Catalan secession cannot conceal this new blow against democracy
Puigdemont declares independence for Catalonia but suspends it in search of dialogue
Central government sources believe the speech by the Catalan premier to be a declaration of secession; measures such as Article 155 could be applied. Read our live coverage as it happened
On the edge of the abyss
A unilateral declaration of independence would open the door to a dire crisis in Catalonia
Catalonia: The end of hegemony
The pro-unity march seen in Barcelona on Sunday has blown away the narrative of the pro-secessionists
In the name of unity
A plural Catalonia took to the streets on Sunday to show its rejection of the breakaway process
Gas Natural opts to move legal HQ out of Catalonia over crisis
Catch up on our live blog of events on Friday in the region, which saw the IMF warn of potential consequences of independence challenge, and regional government publish “definitive” results of illegal referendum
Antigua and Barbuda and the ‘Odebrecht case’
Dialogue and negotiation
Mediation is asking the Catalan government to go back to respecting the law and the Constitution
Fake images from the Catalan referendum shared on social media
Some photos and videos that were widely circulated via social networks and appeared in the media were not taken on October 1
Who in Europe supports the Catalan secessionists?
Leaders of far-right movements are making use of the crisis in Catalonia to attack the EU
The Catalan independence process is an economic disaster
The current political chaos in the region will have serious consequences for growth and confidence in the banks
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