Catalonia
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
US-EU discord & snap election called in Spain
From Europe, correspondent Seamus Kearney where the Munich conference has laid bare Transatlantic tensions, as the relationship between the US and the EU deteriorates. Also, a snap election has been… Audio
Carles Puigdemont freed on bail by German court
A German court has rejected "rebellion" as grounds to extradite Catalonia's ex-leader Carles Puigdemont and ordered his release on bail.
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont detained in Germany
Carles Puigdemont, wanted in Spain for sedition, has been detained by police in Germany as he tried to reach Belgium.
Catalonia separatists hold on to Parliamentary majority
Catalan separatist parties are on track to win most seats in the new regional parliament, setting the stage for more confrontation with Spain's government.
Catalan leader turns himself in
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont and four former advisers have turned themselves in to Belgian police.
Catalonia's Puigdemont hand himself in to Belgium police
Prosecutors in Belgium have confirmed that Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former advisors have turned themselves in to Belgian authorities. A Spanish judge issued warrants… Audio
Catalonia crisis: Sacked ministers held by Madrid court
A European arrest warrant has been requested for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and eight sacked ministers have been detained.
Sacked Catalan leader 'not seeking asylum'
Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont is not seeking asylum in Belguim, he told a news conference in Brussels.
Scores of Spain loyalists take to Barcelona streets
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Barcelona in a rally for Spanish unity amid mounting tensions after Catalonia was stripped of its autonomy for declaring independence. Many… Audio
Catalan independence: Huge pro-unity rally
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain have filled Barcelona's streets in a show of force against Catalan independence.
Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont vows to resist takeover
Sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont calls for "democratic opposition" to direct rule from Madrid.
Catalonia crisis: Spain takes charge of Catalan govt
The Spanish government has stripped Catalonia of its autonomy and taken charge of its government.
Chaos as Barcelona waits for Catalonia independence
Catalan's president has ruled out an election, and has not officially declared independence. There are protests across the region as supporters of independence grow impatient. The Catalan government… Audio
Spain moves to suspend Catalonia autonomy
Spain is to start suspending Catalonian autonomy on Saturday, after its leader threatened to declare independence.
Spain gives Catalonia ultimatum
The Spanish government has said that the head of the Catalonia region has failed to clarify whether he declared independence last week. In a letter to Madrid on Monday, Carles Puigdemont instead… Audio
Catalonia: Spain takes step towards direct rule
The government in Madrid has given Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont five days to say whether or not he has declared independence, Spanish news agency Efe reports.
Catalan independence move suspended for more dialogue
The Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has backed down on an immediate declaration of independence from Spain.
Catalonia counter rally calls for unity, not independence
Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona calling for unity and voicing their opposition to plans for the region to declare its independence from… Audio