Catalonia to fight “illegal” deficit-reduction burden on regions
Premier Artur Mas to roll over 2012 budget for region while railing against unfair financing system
The referendum juggernaut
Politicians and legal experts are calling for talks with Catalonia The aim is to find a way to channel the region's desire for a vote on independence
Catalan premier backs down over pro-sovereignty register
Mas admits that creation of “list of adherents” could be misinterpreted after accusations of pressure on citizens
Separatists fill Camp Nou to demand vote on sovereignty
Concert rally attracts 90,000 supporters of Catalan independence
Mas unveils plans for Catalan tax and social security agencies
Regional premier vows to complete term despite approval rating slump
Constitutional Court nullifies Catalan sovereignty declaration
Nationalists vow to press ahead on unilateral path toward self-determination vote
Catalan government to press ahead with referendum despite Socialists’ cold feet
Ruling CiU group proposes independent assessment of Socialists' proposals
Catalonia uses its diplomatic web to promote sovereignty cause
Diplocat corps describes Spain as a “chaotic” nation oppressing Catalan nationalist sentiment
Rajoy and Mas hold secret meeting to find middle ground
Catalan sovereignty vote remains a sticky issue, say sources
High-ranking Catalan politician named as formal suspect in corruption case
Oriol Pujol “delegates” his duties after decision by regional High Court of Justice
Catalan parties join forces to defy Madrid on sovereignty question
Regional chief prosecutor under fire for pro-status vote comments resigns CiU drums up support from various nationalist groups
Catalan PP leader files charges against detectives who spied on her
Sánchez-Camacho wants to know who planted a bug at her lunch table
Artur Mas approved as premier in Catalan parliament
Votes in favor come from Catalan nationalist CiU bloc and coalition partner ERC
Mas will stay on as Catalan premier after deal with leftist nationalists
The key to pact between conservative CiU and ERC is a referendum on self-rule for the region in 2014
Catalonia defies Madrid in approving new tax on bank deposits
Region aims to raise 500 million euros from the levy
Mas seals deal with leftist ERC to remain as Catalan premier
Leader's Unió partner expected to back Republican Left parliamentary pact “without enthusiasm”
Catalonia premier says that region will miss its deficit targets
Mas claims further spending cuts impossible without undermining social welfare
Mas keeps on wooing leftist ERC for a “stable Catalan coalition”
Regional premier hints at softer austerity approach to ensure support for referendum
Catalan Republican Left says no to government coalition with Mas
Second-biggest force in regional parliament will help CiU leader stay in power as long as referendum plan remains on track
Mas warns of campaign to derail Catalan secessionist drive
“They want to destabilize me,” claims regional premier
Catalan leader threatens to “internationalize conflict” with EU appeal
Mas accepts that an independent Catalonia would not immediately enter the Union Justice Minister Gallardón reiterates claim that “Spain doesn’t make any sense without Catalonia”
Independence for Catalonia would sink Spain: minister
Gallardón says self-determination would not resolve the region’s economic problems Government argues sovereignty, street protests are damaging country’s image overseas
Catalan leader fixes date for early election showdown
Regional premier tells Catalonia's assembly he wants to go the polls on November 25
Charity is the only medicine, PP tells foreign residents
Health Minister informs illegal immigrants they will have to rely on NGOs for medical aid
El Prat lends Madrid a hand in EuroVegas bid
Adjacent El Prat airport imposes building restrictions
Catalonia to introduce prescriptions co-pay system in May
Regional health service to charge one euro per prescription