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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

Separatist protesters threw powder paint at riot police

Six arrests on day of protest over Catalan independence

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

Crowds fill Barcelona to support independence call

Catalonia / 11 Sep

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

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

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

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

New Catalan leader wants separatists in govt

Europe / 15 May

Mr Puigdemont has proposed political newcomer Quim Torra as his successor

Puigdemont rejects being chosen as next Catalan leader

Demonstrators clogged several main city arteries waving flags and wearing yellow

Thousands march in support of jailed Catalan leaders

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

Extradition of Puigdemont on rebellion charge rejected

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

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

Election of Catalonian regional president postponed

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

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

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

Carles Puigdemont calls on Madrid to find political solution for Catalonia

Former Catalan leader vows to form new government

Catalonia / 22 Jan

Uncertainty prevails for Catalans and its self-exiled separatist leader Carles Puigdemont

What next for Catalonia and would-be leader Puigdemont?

Catalonia / 19 Feb

Carles Puigdemont faces arrest and possibly decades in jail if he returns to Spain

Catalan MPs elect separatist as parliamentary speaker

Catalonia / 17 Jan

Mr Puigdemont, who is in exile in Brussels, would be a "hologram president" according to pro-union parties

Catalan separatist parties back Puigdemont as leader

Catalonia / 10 Jan

Carles Puigdemont insists he is still Catalonia's 'legitimate' leader

Puigdemont demands Madrid reinstate his government

Catalonia / 31 Dec 17

Mr Rajoy was speaking in his end-of-year address to the nation

Rajoy says Catalan parliament should meet on 17 January

News / 29 Dec 17

Separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is currently in self-imposed exile in Brussels

Puigdemont wants to return to Catalonia from exile

News / 24 Dec 17

Carles Puigdemont faces arrest if he returns to Spain from Brussels

What next for Puigdemont and Catalonia?

World / 22 Dec 17

Speaking at a news conference, Mr Rajoy said he would make an effort to hold talks with the new Catalan government

Rajoy rules out national election after Catalan vote

News / 22 Dec 17

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont reacts to the first preliminary results of the vote

Separatist parties set for majority in Catalan vote

Catalonia / 21 Dec 17

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