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Pro-independence parties which control the Catalan government have called for an independence vote.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 04, 2017

Catalan regional leader Carles Puigdemont tells the BBC that his government will declare independence from Spain in a few days after the referendum result.

Brendan Cole Oct 03, 2017

Prolific Spaniard appears hopeful of being ready for next top-flight fixture despite fears he could miss up to two months with a grade two myofascial injury.

George Flood Oct 03, 2017

Parts of Barcelona were brought to a standstill as huge crowds gathered outside Spanish government offices.

David Sim Oct 03, 2017

Bartomeu says Barcelona could compete in a foreign league if Catalonia gains independence from Spain.

Karthick Arvinth Oct 03, 2017

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says region to declare unilateral autonomy within 48 hours of vote.

Roger Baird Oct 02, 2017

Barcelona partied into the night after provisional results of Catalonia's independence referendum indicated that 90% of voters had voted 'Yes'.

David Sim Oct 02, 2017

Madrid was criticised for a heavy-handed police response to the vote.

Nicole Rojas Oct 02, 2017

Spain's deputy prime minister praised the actions of Spanish police in cracking down on Catalonia's independence referendum.

David Sim Oct 01, 2017

Spanish government spokesperson, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, insisted 'there is no referendum' as electronic voting applications are shut down.

Priya Joshi Oct 01, 2017

Catalonia's interior minister says the region's authorities are aiming to ensure that the disputed referendum will take place peacefully.

David Sim Sep 28, 2017

The region will hold an independence vote even though it was ruled illegal by the constitutional court.

Roger Baird Sep 22, 2017

British tourists spotted the distinctive fins at Levante Beach on the Costa Blanca last week.

William Watkinson Sep 21, 2017

Drivers were caught smuggling cocaine into the UK last year.

Paul Wright Sep 14, 2017

The team used cutting-edge technology to identify the prehistoric artwork.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 12, 2017

Soriatitan golmayensis is thought to have lived between 130 and 138 million years ago.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 11, 2017

Laura Joyce, 37, appeared in court in Majorca on Thursday (7 September) after a raid on her family home.

William Watkinson Sep 07, 2017

De Gea says he feels really proud when people think he is one of the best keepers.

Naveen Ullal Sep 04, 2017

Over £100,000 in cash also seized during 'Operation Tatum' drug bust.

Oliver Cragg Sep 02, 2017

Former Real Betis starlet suffered a real injury scare during Friday night's Under-21 clash between Spain and Italy.

George Flood Sep 02, 2017

Another suspect is to be detained for another 72 hours.

Brendan Cole Aug 22, 2017

The 26-year-old woman was being transported after having a cesarean section.

Nicole Rojas Aug 21, 2017

Oukabir, a Spanish citizen, is suspected of using his brother's documents to rent the van used in the attack.

William Watkinson Aug 18, 2017

Maps and pictures of the devastation brought by terrorists using a white van as a weapon.

Daniele Palumbo Aug 18, 2017

Police say they have stopped an attack hours after Barcelona was struck.

Brendan Cole Aug 18, 2017

At least 13 people killed when a van mounted curb at high speed on Las Ramblas.

Jordan Bhatt Aug 17, 2017

The baby dolphin got stranded from its mother at a beach in Almeria when the crowds ambushed it.

IBT UK Contributor Aug 15, 2017

The Basque Institute for Women is not a fan of this summer's hit tune.

Claire Toureille Aug 09, 2017

The traditional fortnight holiday is in decline as Britons opt for shorter breaks.

Roger Baird Aug 07, 2017

Migrants regularly try to climb border fences so they can reach Europe.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 07, 2017