Tag: Catalonia
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‘Sick Man of Europe’
Verily has it been reduced to the position of the “sick man of Europe”, the appellation that was once given to a European country facing economic difficulties or impoverishment.
April 2, 2020 -
Pedro Sanchez sworn in as PM as Spain gets first coalition
After the brief ceremony, the king joked that the process had been "quick, simple and painless,"
January 9, 2020 -
Catalan separatists plan ‘mass protest’ outside the Clasico
Spain's most prestigious fixture had been due to take place at the Barcelona stadium on October 26 but was postponed following a wave of violent pro-independence protests in Catalonia.
December 10, 2019 -
El Clasico likely to be postponed again: Reports
It is worth highlighting that the El Clasico encounter was originally slated to be played on 26 October.
December 10, 2019 -
Spain returns to the polls amid tensions over Catalonia
More than 600 people were injured in the protests, which saw demonstrators torching barricades and throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at police.
November 10, 2019 -
Spanish crisis
When Franco died, the region was granted autonomy under the 1978 Constitution and Catalonia prospered as part of the new democratic Spain.
October 21, 2019 -
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns Catalan protesters against violating laws
The past four days have now seen over 100 people arrested and over 200 police officers injured in clashes in Barcelona between security forces and small but well-organized and violent groups of demonstrators.
October 19, 2019 -
Violence erupts in Catalonia amid calls for new vote on independence
Earlier on Thursday, Catalonia's separatist leader has vowed a new vote on secession from Spain within two years.
October 18, 2019 -
Spain PM, rivals clash over Catalonia in election debate
Spain's outgoing prime minister faced an onslaught of criticism from his right-wing rivals over Catalonia's secession crisis in a testy four-way debate ahead of elections
April 23, 2019 -
Reign in Spain
A Head of Government in Europe has stepped out in disgrace. Spain is in crisis after the turmoil over sub-regional jingoism in Catalonia some months ago. Mariano Rajoy, who was till last Friday known as the great survivor of Spanish politics, has been moved out as Prime Minister in a vote of no-confidence after several...
June 5, 2018 -
No Russian support for Catalonia’s independence drive: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied on Friday that his country has supported the independence drive of the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia, saying he wants the Iberian nation to preserve its territorial integrity.
May 26, 2018 -
The Catalonian Catwalk
The region offers incredible diversity in terms of geography and even climate with breathtaking mountain views, castles and beaches.
May 13, 2018 -
El Clasico Preview: Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba go head to head!
December 22, 2017 -
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic previews El Clasico!
December 22, 2017 -
Catalonia to hold regional elections
Voting will take place on Thursday in a closely watched regional election called by Spain following October’s controversial independence referendum. The snap election pits parties who want Catalonia to be an independent republic against those who wish it to remain a semi-autonomous part of Spain, the BBC reported. All indications are that the result will...
December 21, 2017 -
Politically divided Spain united by El Clasico rivalry
For all their differences, El Clasico and particularly the fear of losing the matchup should Catalonia gain independence, unites both sets of fans.
December 20, 2017 -
Catalan crisis: Spanish PM vows to end ‘separatist havoc’
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said regional elections next month in Catalonia will help end “separatist havoc” in the northeastern region. He addressed a campaign event on Sunday on his first visit there since imposing direct rule on the region a fortnight ago, BBC reported. Defending his decision in Barcelona, he said he had...
November 13, 2017