by Rhett | Oct 12, 2017 | News
10 Historic Reasons Catalonia is Fighting for Independence from Spain On Sunday 1st October, a referendum for independence – deemed illegal by the Spanish government – was held in Catalonia, an autonomous Spanish region, with 90% of Catalans choosing...
by Rhett | Oct 11, 2017 | News
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy stepped up pressure on Catalonia to halt its drive for independence, taking the first step in a process that could strip the region’s separatist government of its limited autonomy and impose direct control from Madrid. Rajoy,...
by Rhett | Oct 10, 2017 | News
VICE reports on the violence at the recent Catalan vote.
by Rhett | Oct 10, 2017 | News
The future of the region stands on the edge of a knife as the world waits with baited breath for Puigdemont’s speech this afternoon.There is speculation he will announce a unilateral declaration of independence in his 4pm address. And Spanish authorities are ready to...
by Rhett | Oct 9, 2017 | News
The EU’s budget commissioner has warned of the risk of “civil war” in Catalonia, as fears grew over a looming independence declaration and major banks prepared to relocate their headquarters. With just 48 hours until Catalonia’s Parliament meets, defying Madrid,...