Exiled leader Puigdemont acknowledges contacts in Russia but denies seeking support of Putin regime
Carles Puigdemont
The arrest of the former Catalan leader in Italy may stoke the fires of separatist anger
Government move denounced by far-right opposition as ‘coup d’état’
Involvement of riot police in foreclosure angers hard left
Deal repeats ERC-JxCat coalition of the last legislature and avoids repeat election
Carles Puigdemont and colleagues unlikely to be extradited to face charges in Spain
Socialists win Sunday’s Catalonia elections but nationalists increase their majority
Socialists vying with independence parties to win Sunday’s vote as region’s priorities shift