Politics

Supporters of secession launch campaign in run-up to referendum as though nothing else matters

The head of the EU’s executive branch clarifies position on the outcome of a legal Catalan referendum

Regional administration launches referendum campaign despite Constitutional Court suspension

Spanish European deputies urge Commission to take action on Catalonia, but are themselves ideologically divided

Finance Ministry plans to take direct control of invoice payments in response to latest secessionist challenge

But Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warns participation means breaking the law

Images show Younes Abouyaaqoub calmly walking on street after running over dozens of people

While they face arrest, colleagues who refuse to help hold referendum get threats from separatists

Trump administration is investigating Spain’s producers over doubts about price of exported fruit

Yupido has social capital valued at €29 billion, equivalent to 15% of Portugal’s entire GDP

Authorities pull campaign following social controversy over safe use recommendations

As yet, there are no democratic safeguards in place, such as voting booths and transparent ballot boxes

Law preventing unwanted dogs and cats from being put down means capital’s animal protection center is full

Spanish PM tells aides to remain cool in the face of one Spain’s biggest crises since end of Franco regime

Despite tense political climate ahead of illegal referendum, attendance at La Diada march down from previous years

Social network found to have compiled and stored information without proper authorization

Police follow up investigation into use of premises to prepare pro-independence campaign material

Doubters and opponents of referendum are faced with hordes of flag-waving separatists

Mestroscopia survey for EL PAÍS shows that same percentage of respondents want the regional government to switch to a new negotiation strategy

A growing number of towns in the region seek to tap into budding interest in military-related tourism

Spanish operator wants to advise California on technical and commercial aspects of the project

Constitutional Court also reminds mayors of their duty not to cede public space for October 1 vote

Mallorca-based group targeted travelers on all-inclusive trips, persuading them to seek compensation

Spanish government deploys raft of legal measures to nullify planned October 1 independence referendum

Regional authorities are already asking for international observers to oversee October 1 referendum

Hafid Mohamed was an educator for at-risk youngsters at migrant center in Spanish exclave