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Spain's Europe minister rules out new Catalan independence referendum
Spain's European Affairs Minister, Luis Marco Aguiriano, says there will be no new regional referendum on independence for Catalonia. "If there is a referendum aimed at changing…
Doctor avoids conviction in Spain ‘stolen babies’ case
A Spanish court found an 85-year-old former doctor guilty Monday of taking a newborn away from her mother under the Franco dictatorship but refrained from convicting him, in the…
'Stolen baby' victim expected to appeal to Spain's Supreme Court, reports France 24's Sarah Morris
'Stolen baby' victim expected to appeal to Spain's Supreme Court, reports France 24's Sarah Morris
Catalonia protests mark referendum anniversary
Demonstrators across Catalonia gathered Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of the region's contested referendum on independence.
Clashes at Barcelona protest year after independence vote
A year after a banned referendum on secession from Spain, tens of thousands of Catalan protesters piled pressure on the region's separatist government Monday during an…
Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona
Catalan separatists clashed with police on Saturday in downtown Barcelona, with two arrests being made, as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's…
Where does Catalan independence stand, a year on from the referendum?
FRANCE 24's Spain correspondent Sarah Morris gives some background to Saturday's clashes on the streets of Barcelona. She says that Catalonian separatists consider themselves to…
France's ex-PM Valls declares candidacy for Barcelona mayor
France's former prime minister Manuel Valls announced his candidacy for mayor of Barcelona on Tuesday, ending months of speculation over his intentions to enter the race.
Ex-French PM Manuel Valls’ Spanish reinvention
Former French prime minister Manuel Valls fuelled speculation that he will soon announce his candidacy for mayor of Barcelona after making a very public appearance in the…
In The Papers
Stormy Daniels's X-rated book attacks Trump's presidency - and manhood
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Spaniards divided over future of Franco monument
On September 13, Spanish lawmakers approved a controversial decree to exhume the remains of the late dictator Francisco Franco. He is buried at a giant basilica near Madrid which…
One million Catalans rally for independence in Barcelona
Around one million Catalans rallied in Barcelona on Tuesday, banging drums and blowing whistles in a show of support for independence nearly a year after a failed attempt to…