New Spanish government to return Catalonia's autonomous financial powers

Spain's recently installed government announced Friday it is to lift restrictions on Catalonia's ability to control its finances, one of a slew of devolved powers that were stripped back and placed under direct Madrid-rule in the aftermath of an abortive independence bid in the prosperous northeastern region.

Torra cede a la presión del Gobierno y nombra nuevos 'consellers' para acabar con el 155

Quim Torra ha cedido a la presión del Gobierno y ha decidido nombrar a 'consellers' sin causas judiciales para desbloquear la formación del Govern y acabar con el artículo 155.

Spanish govt officially takes control of Catalonia's regional govt

The Spanish government has on Saturday officially taken control of Catalonia's regional government, Generalitat, with Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy taking control of the functions of the president of Generalitat.

Spanish PM Dissolves Catalan Parliament, Calls Fresh Elections

The Spanish government has taken control of Catalonia, dissolved its parliament and announced new elections after secessionist Catalan MPs voted to establish an independent republic, pushing the country’s worst political crisis in 40 years to new and dangerous heights.

Catalan parliament declares independence during a secret vote on Friday afternoon

The Catalan parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain.

Catalan leader will not attend autonomy debate in Spain's Senate

The speaker of the Catalan parliament on Wednesday denied reports that the regional president was intending to attend a debate in the Spanish Senate over a constitutional mechanism that is set to strip Catalonia of its autonomy.

Le président du gouvernement catalan fera une déclaration à 21H

Après l'annonce de sa destitution par le Premier ministre espagnol, le président du gouvernement catalan Carles Puidgemont fera une déclaration à 21H (19H GMT), a annnoncé samedi un porte-parole de la Generalitat à Barcelone.

Spain plans to remove Catalonia's leaders, control region

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced Saturday that he plans to begin removing Catalonia's leaders from office, including President Carles Puigdemont, and take control of the region.

Spanish PM secures key opposition support for plans to sack Catalonia gov't

The Spanish government has already begun planning to take political control from Catalonia, as the leader of the densely populated region continues to go forward without making his full intentions clear.

Catalonia Finds No Friends among EU Leaders

European Union leaders sought to minimize Spain's crisis with Catalonia Thursday and avoid encouraging separatists across the bloc, describing Barcelona's secession bid as a domestic issue and declining a mediation role.

Catalan leader refuses to clarify independence stance

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has failed to clarify whether or not Catalonia plans to break away from Spain, and has instead called for talks.

Spanish PM calls for clarification on Catalan declaration of independence

The Spanish government held an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the unilateral declaration of independence announced on Tuesday by Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont, who immediately placed independence on hold and demanded talks.