The Irish Times

Catalan independence leader barred from office for two years

Angry response to Artur Mas ban as tensions run high between Madrid and Barcelona

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 15:44

Alternative to independence is decline, says Catalan president

Regional leader Carles Puigdemont outlines secessionist plans to Guy Hedgecoe

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 20:40

Thousands protest as ex-Catalan leader stands trial

Artur Mas faces ban from political office over Catalonia’s 2014 independence vote

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 21:22

Catalan separatists on trial over illegal independence vote

Tens of thousands expected to protest at Barcelona court in support of Artur Mas

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 01:00

Catalan premier makes most of Spain’s long political impasse

With no government in place, separatists have progressed secession plans

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 03:00

Catalan separatists confident of result despite challenges

Parties in Madrid still wrangling over formation of a new Spanish government

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 02:00

Accession of new Catalan premier keeps secession plan alive

‘This is not a time for cowards,’ says strident separatist premier Carles Puigdemont

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00

Artur Mas quits as acting president of Catalonia

Resignation clears the way for formation of pro-independence Catalan government

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 19:56

Catalan leader fails to get backing to form new government

Far-left party opposition forces new elections and weakens independence movement

Sun Jan 03 2016 - 15:56

Spanish election: Pressure on Socialists to resolve crisis

With ruling conservatives lacking a majority, the pressure is on left-leaning parties to unite

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 01:00

Catalan independence bid on hold after failure to elect leader

Separatist premier Artur Mas struggles to gain vital support of left-wing CUP party

Sun Dec 27 2015 - 20:48

Standoff puts Catalonia’s independence plans in jeopardy

Tensions within separatist movement may stall ‘democratic disconnection’ from Spain

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 19:37

Catalan independence resolution draws swift retort from Madrid

Region is taking the first steps towards seceding from Spain

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 01:00

Spain’s political parties combine to oppose Catalan secession

Prime minister Mariano Rajoy to meet leaders of Ciudadanos and Podemos parties

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 16:32

Fighting talk from Spain PM Rajoy on Catalan breakaway

PM suggests he may use courts to block move as separatists eye quick seceession

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00

Catalan leader Artur Mas’s court appearance heightens tensions

Hundreds on streets in Barcelona waving region’s flag and chanting ‘independence’

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 19:28

Stability of Spain is under threat as Catalonia asserts itself armed with a mandate of sorts

Madrid refuses to recognise winds of change

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 00:01

Separatists unite after Catalan president accused

Artur Mas faces charges over disobeying ruling on 2014 independence referendum

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 18:57

Catalonia takes decisive step towards secession

Independence from Spain was the key issue in yesterday’s regional elections

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 14:42

Pro-independence parties win election in Catalonia

Government waves legal stick to warn against moves towards independence

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 22:55