Catalonia

A Catalan pro-independence protestor wearing an Estelada, or Catalan independence mask, stands in front of police, not seen, during a protest in Barcelona, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.
Global Politics
In Spain, the price for power? Forgiving separatists.
Protesters hold esteladas or independence flags as they take part in a demonstration during the Catalan National Day in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. 
Global Politics
In Catalonia, ruling separatist parties split, signaling end of an era
Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia team compete to make a human tower, or castell. 
Sports
Human towers contest returns to Catalonia after 4-year hiatus
People hold a Catalonian independence flag, as they march during a demonstration to mark the fourth anniversary of a failed independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain, late Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. 
Critical State
Struggle for self-determination: Part I
Marly Estrella is pictured with activists Luis Enrique Rumaldo (left) and Manuel Rico in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat near Barcelona.
COVID-19
Housing struggles rise in Catalonia amid the pandemic
A group of people gather around a flag in a night-time protest with low lights
Protest
‘Ideals can’t be derailed by jail sentences’: Thousands protest jailing of Catalan separatists
a police squadron covered in colorful powder
Thousands protest in Barcelona for and against Catalan independence
a human tower in Catalonia, Spain
Culture
In Catalonia, bullfights are out, human towers are in
People protest after former president Carles Puigdemont was detained in Germany, during a demonstration held by pro-independence associations in Barcelona, Spain March 25, 2018.
Conflict
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in German court after protests flare
Demonstrators gather outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona, Oct. 27, 2017.
Global Politics
Catalonia’s lawmakers vote for independence from Spain
People wave Catalan flags during a demonstration organized by Catalan pro-independence movements following the imprisonment Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, in Barcelona, Oct. 21, 2017.
Global Politics
Catalan party threatens ‘massive’ civil disobedience against Spain
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference in Madrid
Global Politics
Spain says it will dismiss Catalonia’s government and call elections
Barcelona soccer fans make their feelings known about Catalan independence, at a game on Wednesday Oct 18th 2017
Culture
The roots of Catalonia’s differences with the rest of Spain
Sound of Thunder
Music
A heavy metal band from Virginia went viral in Catalonia
A pro-union demonstration organised by the Catalan Civil Society organisation makes its way through the streets of Barcelona, Spain October 8, 2017.
Global Politics
As Spain sinks further into instability, the EU remains mute
Spanish police drag man in Catalonia
Conflict
Spain ‘deeply regrets’ police treatment of Catalans
People hold Esteladas (Catalan separatist flags) as they wait for a closing rally in favour of the banned October 1 independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain.
Global Politics
Tensions heat up before Catalan independence vote
Pro-independence Catalonians hold up giant letters reading "We are ready, Independence" during the final meeting before a ceremonial referendum in Barcelona on November 7, 2014.
Global Politics
Catalonia’s leaders plan secession from Spain
People attend a rally in support of Scotland's independence referendum, in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.
Global Politics
Russia says ‘Yes’ to self-determination — as long as it’s not within Russia
Thousands of Catalans march in Barcelona for independence
Global Politics
Catalans march for an independence vote of their own
Global Politics
French Catalans less interested in independence than Spanish neighbors
Business, Economics and Jobs
Spain’s Catalonia region turns out in peaceful call for independence
Arts, Culture & Media
Why I Like Catalan and Don’t Speak it
Global Politics
No Independence Fever Among French Catalans
Conflict & Justice
Million Man March for Catalonian Independence
Conflict & Justice
Budget Cuts Exacerbate Raging Fires in Spain
Conflict & Justice
The cost of getting lost in Catalonia