October 2017
Spanish Central Government Takes Control of Catalonia
The Spanish government has taken control of Catalonia following a controversial independence referendum deemed illegal by courts. Ousted Catalan leaders, including Carles Puigdemont, have fled…
Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in Barcelona in Support of Spain's Unity
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated in Barcelona in support of Spain's unity, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the Spanish government and Catalonia's separatist movement. The Spanish…
Supporters of Catalonia's Unity with Spain March in Barcelona
Supporters of Catalonia's unity with Spain are set to march in Barcelona following a recent independence referendum that has intensified political tensions. The Catalan parliament…
Spanish Prime Minister Dissolves Catalonia Government; Elections to be Held in December
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy dissolved the Catalonia government and called for new elections following a controversial independence referendum. This move is part of a…
Catalonia Declares Independence; Spanish Senate Approves Direct Rule from Madrid
Catalonia's parliament voted for independence from Spain, prompting the Spanish Senate to approve direct rule from Madrid. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing…
Spanish Senate Meeting to Approve Direct Rule over Catalonia
The Spanish Senate is set to decide on November 5 whether to revoke Catalonia's autonomy after local leader Carles Puigdemont refused to hold new elections.…
Spanish Government Announces Intent to Dissolve Catalonia's Local Government
The Spanish government announced plans to dissolve Catalonia's local government and hold new elections due to the separatist stance of its leader, Carles Puigdemont. This…
Raqqa Completely Cleared of ISIS
Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the U.S., have declared complete victory over ISIS in Raqqa, handing control to local leaders. This marks a significant milestone…
Spanish Government Announces Intent to Directly Govern Catalonia
The Spanish government has announced plans to directly govern Catalonia in response to potential independence declarations. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has warned of enforcing Article…
UN Commission Calls for Halt to Death Sentence of Murder Suspect of Setayesh Qureshi
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for Iran to halt the execution of Amir Hossein Pourjafar, who was convicted of murdering a seven-year-old Afghan…
Issuance of Arrest Warrant for Two Catalan Independence Leaders by Spanish Court
A Spanish court has issued arrest warrants for two Catalan independence leaders, Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart, accusing them of organizing the independence referendum and…
Catalonia's Response to Madrid's Deadline: Let's Negotiate
Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont has called for negotiations with Madrid regarding independence, criticizing threats from Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to suspend Catalonia's autonomy. The…
Spanish Prime Minister Threatens Possible Revocation of Catalonia's Autonomy Again
The Spanish Prime Minister has threatened to revoke Catalonia's autonomy if its leaders declare independence. This follows ongoing tensions between the Catalan government and Madrid,…
Hundreds of Thousands March in Barcelona Against Catalonia's Independence
On October 8, hundreds of thousands protested in Barcelona against Catalonia's independence, following a controversial referendum deemed illegal by the Spanish government. The Prime Minister…
Spanish Prime Minister Does Not Rule Out Suspension of Catalonia's Autonomy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy indicated that he may suspend Catalonia's autonomy if independence movements continue. This comes amid heightened tensions following a controversial referendum…
Willingness of Both Parties in Spain to Resolve Crisis
The Spanish government has apologized for police violence in Catalonia, and both Catalan and Spanish leaders are showing a willingness to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.…
Spain's Constitutional Court Suspends Upcoming Catalonia Parliament Session
Spain's Constitutional Court has suspended a crucial session of the Catalonia Parliament where independence was expected to be declared. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has warned…
Catalonia Will Declare Independence in the Coming Days
Carlos Puigdemont announced that Catalonia will declare independence soon after a referendum showed 90% support for independence, despite opposition from the Spanish government. Protests erupted…
Catalan Leaders: We Are Not Seeking a Bitter Separation from Madrid
Catalan leaders assert their right to independence following a controversial referendum, which the Spanish government deemed illegal. Despite police violence and injuries, Catalonia's government seeks…
Madrid Threatens to Suspend Catalonia's Regional Government Activities
Spain's central government threatens to suspend Catalonia's autonomy if it declares independence following a controversial referendum. Catalonia claims that 90% of voters supported independence despite…