Thousands rally in Catalan counter-protest

Thousands rally in Catalan counter-protest

Tens of thousands of people marched on Sunday (Oct 27) for Spanish unity, staging a counter-rally in Barcelona a day after 350,000 Catalan separatists held a protest over the jailing of nine regional leaders.
Guardiola accepts FA charge over Catalonia ribbon

Guardiola accepts FA charge over Catalonia ribbon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted a charge from the Football Association for wearing a political symbol, the English governing body announced on Monday (Mar 5).
World's largest phone show opens under Catalan secession cloud

World's largest phone show opens under Catalan secession cloud

BARCELONA: The world's largest phone show opened in Barcelona Monday (Feb 26) with a visit by King Felipe VI as tensions run high just months after Catalonia's failed bid to break from Spain.
Madrid to keep Catalonia reins if Puigdemont seeks remote rule

Madrid to keep Catalonia reins if Puigdemont seeks remote rule

MADRID: Spain warned on Monday (Jan 15) that Madrid would maintain its unpopular direct control over Catalonia if former regional leader Carles Puigdemont tries to govern again from exile in Belgium.