Catalonia
Catalonia pardons women accused of witchcraft 400 years ago
Witch hunts relied heavily on accusations from neighbors who were desperate for scapegoats whenever bad luck struck the town — such as crop failures, sudden diseases or natural disasters.
Barcelona celebrates a very merry 'scatological' Christmas
Foragers in Catalonia embrace a new mushroom-hunting season after last year’s strict lockdown
Catalonia’s temporary tele-abortion services are a game-changer for women with limited access
Housing struggles rise in Catalonia amid the pandemic
A coronavirus outbreak threatens Catalonia’s vital tourism industry
In previous years, throngs of tourists flocked to Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona. But with hundreds of new outbreaks of the coronavirus in the northeast region of Catalonia, Spain's tourism industry is taking a serious hit.
In Catalonia, bullfights are out, human towers are in
Bullfighting has been banned in Catalonia since 2011. But another dangerous activity — castells, or human towers — is gaining popularity.
Moment of truth for independence drive as divided Catalonia votes
Catalans are voting Thursday to try and solve a crisis triggered by an independence drive in one of the most strategic regions of Spain, the eurozone's fourth-largest economy.
Identity politics and music from a band in Catalonia
As identity politics continues to play out in Catalonia — between Catalans who want independence from Spain and a government that wants to keep it part of Spain — we hear from the band Txarango.
Why some Catalans say independence is a 'feminist struggle'
Catalonia’s President Carles Puigdemont declared independence from Spain. The news, though hardly perceptible in the streets, was shouted loud and clear across social media channels with tweets reading, “Welcome to the Catalan Republic” and “Good morning Republic,” seemingly blind to the fact that hours after the proclamation, Spain revoked the region’s autonomy and imposed direct rule via a never-before-used constitutional provision known as Article 155.
Catalonia's lawmakers vote for independence from Spain
The Catalan Parliament approved the region becoming a republic, but the Spanish government is moving to take back control.
A heavy metal band from Virginia went viral in Catalonia
Lead singer Nina Osegueda inspires A Sound of Thunder to record a version of the region's anthem.
Catalan party threatens 'massive' civil disobedience against Spain
Catalonia's parliament will hold a plenary session on Thursday to decide its response to the central government's move to dismiss the region's government while other independence activists have promised civil disobedience.
The roots of Catalonia’s differences with the rest of Spain
With Catalonia threatening to declare independence from Spain, we look into the origins of the dispute between Barcelona and Madrid.
How Spain could suspend autonomy in Catalonia
Spain's vow Thursday to take over at least part of Catalonia's regional powers due to its drive for independence would involve triggering the never before used Article 155 of Spain's constitution.