Spain isn’t short on dramatic scenery or dreamy architecture, but some places go beyond beautiful and just feel complete ...

When Spain became a republic in 1931, it granted Catalonia semi-autonomous status. But during the Spanish Civil War, Catalonia backed the losing side, and in its aftermath the fascist general ...

Spain’s inconclusive elections on July 23 left both the conservative and progressive blocs unable to form a majority government. As a result, political parties representing Catalan, Basque and ...

Even now, as a result of Sánchez’s policies, the postreferendum Catalan political landscape is markedly different from 2017; Together for Catalonia, the party most directly responsible for the vote, ...

Both aimed to legally pave the way for Catalonia to break away from Spain. On 20 September, ... The 2024 elections have marked a radical shift in Catalonia’s political landscape.

Back in early May, Spain’s beleaguered ruling party, the Socialists, appeared to have secured a major electoral triumph in Catalonia, their tally in the region going up from 33 to 42 deputies in ...

Take a prolonged drought amid record-high temperatures for Spain, toss in an increasingly dense forest unable to adapt to a fast-changing climate, and Asier Larrañaga has reason to be on guard ...

Since the failed bid for independence in 2017, Catalonia, historically one of Spain's wealthiest regions, has faced unique economic pressures. While Catalonia boasts a diverse economy with strong ...