Fight over frescos ramps up Madrid-Catalonia rivalry
Catalan leaders stand accused of undermining attempts to repatriate priceless artworks
Shock poll sees Catalans shift away from independence
The swing comes as Catalan President Carles Puigdemont promised a ‘legal and binding’ referendum this year
Three Spaniards arrested for burning photos of King Felipe V
They have been supported by several Catalan politicians
Catalan region now 50/50 on independence from Spain as pro-independence camp loses ground
The pro-independence camp has lost ground since July
Spain’s Rajoy will need all the help he can get on Catalunya independence issue
Rajoy begins his second term in a completely different political landscape
Franco exhibition in Spain met with protests and egging
Catalan separatists shouted ‘no fascists on our streets’
Spanish constitutional court overturns bullfighting ban in Catalonia, setting precedent
Catalonia banned the bloody sport in 2010
Dozens of Catalan cities refuse to celebrate Spain’s national day
Many Catalans associate the holiday with the Franco regime
Cannabis clubs continue to grow in northern Spain
Some 200,000 people are now believed to be members
Catalonia developing ID cards for residents in preparation for secession from Spain
Catalan authorities are splashing €9 million on the cards
Some 17 local politicians in Spain each out-earn Prime Minister Rajoy
Catalunya’s autonomous community leader Cales Puigdemont tops the earnings list
Spain blocks Catalonia’s independence roadmap after ‘illegal’ vote
The region had defied the court by debating the roadmap and announcing a vote
More than 30 million tourists have visited Spain so far this year following terrorist attacks in rival holiday hotspots
Brits were by far the largest group of visitors
Barcelona increases maximum fine for illegal accommodations to €600,000
Rentals offered without permits will face a 20-fold increase in fines
Spanish PM Rajoy stands by interior minister after he refuses to resign over smear allegations
Spain will hold its general election on June 26
Sex toys and drugs found with two dead tourists on luxury yacht in Spain
There was a 'huge' amount of drugs found
Spain sees Europe’s first case of Zika-related birth defects
A pregnant Catalonian woman was infected with Zika and dengue
Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy set to meet pro-secession Catalan leader
Analysts are doubtful any meaningful initiatives will emerge
University professors beg for Catalan Independence
Independent thinking from Spanish professors
Spanish general election voter boycott on the cards
Many are fed up with Rajoy’s stubbornness to seek a viable solution to put an end to the political crisis
Placido Domingo has sung out in favour of Spanish unity
Tenor says: “Catalonia needs Spain and Spain needs Catalonia.”
Car covered in fascist symbols banned by Catalan town hall
Provocative political artists wanted to drive Nazi car through Figueres town centre
Mariano Rajoy refuses to be swayed by Catalan election result
PP premier to stand firm on Catalan independence claims despite overwhelming support for parties
Basque leader demands referendum on ties with Spain
Nationalist PNV leader wants referendum on Basque Country's future
Catalan separatist parties win historic election as referendum clash looms
Artur Mas's Junts Pel Si party and hard-left CUP scoop 72 seats but fall short of overall majority of votes
First exit polls suggest Catalan independence parties in line for victory
Artur Mas's Junts Pel Si expects victory to lead to vote on separation from Spain