Eight sacked Catalan ministers have been remanded in custody by a Spanish high court judge over the region’s push for independence. Prosecutors had asked the judge to detain eight of…
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Catalan Republic has been aborted less than one hour after it was born as the upper house of Spain’s parliament on Friday authorised the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy…
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International
BREAKING News: Catalonia Declares Independence From Spain
by Arinze Ago October 27, 2017The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, just as the Spanish government appears set to impose direct rule. The move was backed 70-10 in a ballot…
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Sports
Guardiola Backs Catalonia Independence, Dedicates Win to Jailed Separatists
by Arinze Ago October 18, 2017Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dedicated his team’s 2-1 win over Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday to the two Catalan separatist leaders detained in Spain, according to a…
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European Affairs Minister Nathalie Loiseau said the crisis following the banned 1 October referendum had to be resolved through dialogue within Spain. Catalan President Carles Puigdemont is expected to address…
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Catalonia has set Independence Day for Monday, October 9 after holding a referendum which Spain had declared illegal. The Catalonia Catalan President, Carles Puigdemont said he favored mediation to…
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International
Catalonia to Declare Independence from Spain on Monday – Govt. Official
by Arinze Ago October 5, 2017Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain after holding a banned referendum, pushing the European Union nation toward a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young…
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News
Catalonia Independence: All Eyes on Pique as Spain Play Last Home Game
by Arinze Ago October 4, 2017It should have been a celebration of Spain qualifying for next summer’s World Cup but instead Julen Lopetegui takes his team into their penultimate match in Group G trying his…
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Sports
Catalan Independence: How Barcelona and La Liga Would Be Affected by Spain Split
by Arinze Ago September 29, 2017Spain is in the midst of a tense political stand-off that could potentially alter the complexion of the country as the government of Catalunya defiantly prepares itself for a vote…
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Sports
Catalonia Secession: Barcelona Could Join English Premier League
by Arinze Ago September 29, 2017Barcelona could look at joining the Premier League, Ligue 1 or Serie A if Catalan independence is secured, according to the region’s sports minister. A controversial referendum is due to…
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