The Latest Breaking News from Catalonia

Polling closed in the election in Spain's wealthy northeastern region of Catalonia on Sunday, when more than 5.7 million voters were eligible to vote in a contest that will have reverberations throughout Spanish politics.

Socialist frontrunner says region ready to unite, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis

"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.

Spain's Prime Minister faces a critical test in Catalonia's election, balancing separatist demands with Spanish unity.

As Spaniards get ready to elect 61 MEPs to the European Parliament in the June 9 elections, regional elections in Spain are sucking much of the political oxygen. The pro-independence EH Bildu coalition celebrated a historic result in the Basque vote on April 20. Many eyes are now turned to…

Spanish-German company announces layoffs as conditions in north-eastern Spain hit grape production

As the Spanish region of Catalonia battles its worst drought on record, activists are beginning to question Barcelona's mass tourism model. Should Spain's most visited city be allowed to welcome even more tourists this summer amid a state of emergency? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

Exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont announces candidacy for presidency amid legal challenges, adding complexity to the region's political landscape.

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of the Spanish region of Catalonia who fled the country after a failed secession attempt six years ago, said Thursday that he will return to Spain if he has a viable chance to be restored as regional president following upcoming elections.

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is to unveil Thursday his plans for Catalonia's snap May election, a move that could bring forward his return home after years of self-imposed exile.

Without three of the 'Big Four', Catalonia will host a rich showing of form from the peloton's wider GC prospects