Tensions rise in Catalonia over pro-independence yellow ribbons BARCELONA: Catalan separatists decorate streets, monuments and even beaches with yellow ribbons to promote their... Published 30 Aug, 2018 06:57am
Glimmer of hope in Catalan crisis with new Spanish PM Radicals like deposed president Carles Puigdemont are in favour of keeping the conflict alive. Updated 04 Jun, 2018 11:31am
When Cohen, Lorca, rock and flamenco came together BARCELONA: It’s a documentary about an album, but not just any album: one that fused the poetry of the late ... Published 19 Nov, 2016 06:27am
With peace, Spanish cinema breaks taboo and talks ETA SAN SEBASTIAN: Few issues marked Spain’s recent history as much as the violence of Basque separatist group ETA, ... Published 25 Sep, 2016 06:59am
Barcelona bookstores reinvent themselves to survive Spain’s publishing sector posted sales of 2.19 billion euros in 2014, down 30 per cent from 2008, figures say. Updated 25 Apr, 2016 09:25am
New leftist Spanish town halls rebel against royal symbols The most controversial example happens in Barcelona as mayor had a bronze bust of ex king removed from the town hall. Published 29 Jul, 2015 07:07am
Political winds blow Catalan statehood bid off course BARCELONA: Leaders seeking independence for Spain’s Catalonia region had the wind in their sails four months ago,... Published 13 Apr, 2015 06:20am
In Spanish city saved by museum, Guggenheim digs in Locals in Bilbao say an art museum helped save their Spanish city from decline. Updated 23 Dec, 2014 09:58am
Catalan rally jolts Spain’s politicians BARCELONA: A massive rally by Catalans demanding independence from Spain has put political leaders on the spot,... Published 13 Sep, 2013 07:24am