Spain lifted direct rule in Catalonia after regional leaders were sworn in, concluding an unprecedented attempt by Madrid to contain a separatist push that threatened to splinter the country.

The parliament of the distinctive northeastern region called for independence in what the central government says was an illegal vote. Linda Wertheimer talks with reporter Lauren Frayer in Madrid.

Many Spanidards say they are frustrated and saddened by Catalonia’s independence drive, and a recent poll showed the vast majority of the country is against any secession.

Spain's ruling coalition will propose legal changes to replace the crime of sedition, which has landed many Catalan separatists in prison, with a lesser crime in the penal code in line with best ...

On June 26th this process went a step further when the country’s constitutional tribunal endorsed an amnesty law which ...

Where is Catalonia, Spain on the map? Google Maps Why is Catalonia seeking independence? Catalonia, which is Spain’s richest region, has a distinct cultural heritage and language.

There is more murkiness than clarity after Catalonia’s leader said he would delay announcing its independence to have more talks with Spain.

Over 1,000 years of bloodshed in Spain have started to come to an end. Barcelona’s provincial parliament voted recently to end the practice of bullfighting in the province, Catalonia. Adorati… ...

Catalonia is among the richest parts of Spain, but much of that wealth depends on consumers elsewhere in the country.

With threats and taunts, Catalonia and Spain map out their next moves after chaotic vote for independence October 2, 2017 More than 7 years ago Summary By William Booth ...

MADRID --Spain's government on Tuesday ordered Catalonia's regional police force to identify officials at local schools and other civic buildings expected to be used as polling stations in a ...