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The trial of the 12 separatist leaders stems from their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid

Trial of Catalan separatist leaders nears end

Carles Puigdemont has been elected to the European parliament

Catalan separatist leaders elected MEPs

Europe / 27 May

Supporters of the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) gather outside the party's headquarters in Madrid

Leftist bloc holds advantage in Spanish election

Protest organisers put the turnout at 120,000 while police gave a figure of 18,000

Thousands protest in Madrid over Catalan leaders' trial

Demonstrators waved blue, red and yellow Catalan separatist flags and carried banners reading 'Freedom for political prisoners'

Hundreds of thousands march over Catalan leaders' trial

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is now likely to call an early election

Risk of snap election in Spain after budget rejected

Europe / 13 Feb

The 12 people on trial include former Catalan government officials

Explainer: Catalan leaders on trial over referendum

Europe / 12 Feb

Carles Puigdemont was in Dublin for a debate on independence, nationalism and democracy at Trinity College

Puigdemont tells Dublin audience he hopes to be 'free'

Europe / 29 Jan

Roads were blocked around the city

11 arrested during separatist protests in Barcelona

Europe / 21 Dec 18

People attend a demonstration called by the far-right party VOX against Catalan separatists

Thousands demonstrate in Madrid for Spanish unity

World / 01 Dec 18

Opinion polls in Catalonia show a relatively even split between those who favour remaining in Spain and those wanting to secede

Catalan leader calls for self-determination mechanism

Catalonia / 02 Oct 18

Separatist protesters threw powder paint at riot police

Six arrests on day of protest over Catalan independence

World / 29 Sep 18

The turnout was a response to calls to show continued support for independence

Crowds fill Barcelona to support independence call

Catalonia / 11 Sep 18

Carles Puigdemont's regional government held an independence vote last year in defiance of a Spanish court that had ruled it illegal

Arrest warrant for ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont dropped

Spain / 20 Jul 18

Waving yellow, red and blue Catalan separatist flags, they held banners that read "Freedom for political prisoners" or "we want you back home"

Thousands of Catalans march for release of leaders

Catalonia / 14 Jul 18

President Quim Torra's new cabinet regains control of the region after months of direct rule

New Catalan cabinet takes office as Spanish PM sworn in

News / 02 Jun 18

Quim Torra, a hardline separatist, was appointed Catalan president yesterday

New Catalan leader wants separatists in govt

Europe / 15 May 18

Mr Puigdemont has proposed political newcomer Quim Torra as his successor

Puigdemont rejects being chosen as next Catalan leader

World / 10 May 18

Demonstrators clogged several main city arteries waving flags and wearing yellow

Thousands march in support of jailed Catalan leaders

News / 16 Apr 18

Carles Puigdemont was arrested after entering Germany last month on a Spanish-issued arrest warrant

Extradition of Puigdemont on rebellion charge rejected

Spain / 06 Apr 18

Pro-independence supporters take part in a rally to demand a Catalan government in Barcelona today

Pro-independence march takes place in Barcelona

Catalonia / 12 Mar 18

Jordi Sanchez of the Catalan National Assembly remains in jail awaiting trial on charges of rebellion and sedition

Election of Catalonian regional president postponed

News / 10 Mar 18

Holidaymakers are nervous of political upheaval in Catalonia, chief executive Michael O'Leary has said

Ryanair cutting fares by 30% to fill Catalonia flights

Business / 13 Feb 18

Carles Puigdemont was chosen as candidate to lead Catalonia again, with the regional parliament set to vote on the issue on Tuesday

Spanish court blocks Puigdemont's return to power

Europe / 28 Jan 18

Mr Puigdemont faces charges including rebellion and sedition if he returns to Spain, but he is the separatists' candidate to lead the region

Spanish govt ask court to block Puigdemont as leader

World / 26 Jan 18

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