Catalan premier rejects ERC offer to join government to shore up referendum
Artur Mas says support can be discussed at later date and suggests early elections if vote fails
Hundreds of thousands flood Barcelona streets to demand right to vote
“Today’s turnout is a loud message that Madrid should listen to,” says regional premier Artur Mas
Crowds fill Catalan capital to demand right to vote on future of region
Organizers of march promise to make it “the largest demonstration in Catalonia and Europe”
Separatists and unionists gear up for demonstrations on Catalonia Day
Regional premier Artur Mas accuses Madrid of doing nothing to resolve the referendum issue
Catalan government insists timetable for independence vote remains unchanged
Ruling CiU seeks to limit damage caused by deputy regional premier’s suggestion of a delay
Catalan deputy premier suggests independence vote could be delayed
Referendum may be moved from November 9 if government forbids it, says Joana Ortega
“There is no plan B,” Mas tells press on independence vote
Catalan premier says that “everything is in place” for November plebiscite on secession from Spain
Spanish PM and Catalan premier fail to reach consensus on self-rule referendum
Mariano Rajoy and Artur Mas find possible common ground on economy in Madrid meeting
Ex-Catalan premier Jordi Pujol resigns all privileges after hidden fortune confession
Current regional leader Artur Mas says the revelations will not hinder pro-independence drive
Catalan businesses back a federal model
Middle-of-the-road solution would grant region greater powers but fall short of independence
Catalan premier to sit out congressional debate on status vote petition
Mas's official spokesman and the agriculture commissioner will represent regional government
New register of Catalans abroad seeks to broaden referendum voter base
Move seen as undercover step toward regional independence
Law experts question Catalan group’s roadmap to fast-track independence
ANC wants sovereignty for Catalonia by April 23, 2015, no matter what
Catalan separatists embark on drive to keep referendum plans alive
Sixty percent of Catalonia residents believe region will become an EU member, new poll shows
Catalan assembly approves motion to seek leave to hold self-rule referendum
Three Socialist lawmakers break with party line to vote in favor of proposal “We are not voting on the political future of Catalonia, but the form in which Catalans will decide it”
Mas offers “alliance” if Rajoy approves referendum
"We are asking you to allow us to vote," regional leader says in his year-end address
Catalonia to stop power firms cutting off vulnerable consumers
Regional government will protect those unable to pay bills in winter
Catalan party leaders agree self-rule referendum questions
“I will guarantee you that the status vote is not going to be held," says prime minister Voters to be asked: “Do you want Catalonia to be an independent state?”
Catalonia premier Artur Mas “inspired by Gandhi” for independence drive
On New Delhi visit, regional leader praises movement in India which led to creation of a “new state”
Catalan premier ruffles feathers on Israel trip by visiting disputed Old City
Artur Mas accused of “legitimizing occupation” after snubbing Palestinian leadership
CiU gives ground on 2014 budget as ERC emerges as leading Catalan political force
New survey shows 46 percent voting in favor of region’s independence, falling to 30 percent if more powers were devolved to Barcelona
Catalonia asks Rajoy to present his own alternative to region’s referendum plan
“There is a shared analysis that something must be done,” says Catalan government spokesman
Catalonia issues 50-page list of grievances against Madrid
Mas claims Rajoy government owes region 9.3 billion euros
Mas: Catalonia referendum must be legal or “tolerated” by Spain
Pro-sovereignty premier moots early elections if Madrid blocks region’s status vote
Catalonia would lose European status if it secedes from Spain: EC vice president
Commissioner Almunia urges Mas and Rajoy to hold face-to-face talks with “cool heads”
Catalan leader accepts Rajoy’s offer of dialogue but holds firm on referendum
Mas insists that 2014 poll date must be on table Nationalists surprised by gesture from Madrid
Hundreds of thousands form human chain for Catalan independence
“La Via Catalana” crosses region from north to south as part of Diada national day celebrations Premier Mas commits to negotiating with Rajoy “until the end” over sovereignty vote