Stories Tagged as
Catalonia
"Schrodinger's declaration of independence" in Spain
by
Anu Anand
Oct 11, 2017
Spanish businesses are confused after the latest developments in Catalonia.
Catalonia’s vote could shake up one of the world’s biggest soccer teams
by
Golda Arthur
Oct 4, 2017
FC Barcelona is a soccer club, a global brand and a symbol of Catalan identity.
Catalans voted to separate from Spain. Now what?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 2, 2017
Ninety percent of the nearly 2.5 million votes were in favor of independence.
The big reason Catalonia wants to secede may be economic: it's one of the richest regions in Spain
Sep 29, 2017
With a GDP of 266 billion euros, economists say Catalonia could be economically viable without Spain if it secedes in its Oct. independence referendum.
Catalonia's regional vote sparks concerns across Spain
Sep 25, 2015
Elections Sunday in the prosperous region could trigger a political crisis.
Catalonia prepares for crucial vote Sunday
Sep 24, 2015
Some candidates want independence from Spain.
In Northern Spain, hard times stir separatist feelings
Oct 16, 2012
In the Northern Spanish region of Catalonia, many say they would be better to go it alone. This rich region puts more into the central government than it gets out and Catalans are starting to resent this.