Catalan

The jailing of the separatist leaders sparked wide protest

From blocking airports to using encrypted messaging apps

The first three days of clashes alone had cost an estimated 1,575,000 euros in damage

The separatists burn barricades and clashes with police

The socialist premier came to power thanks in part to parliamentary support from 17 Catalan lawmakers

Separatists in Catalonia dismissed the trial as a politically-motivated farce

Spain cannot continue legal proceedings against Puigdemont on rebellion charges after his return

Leader of opposition Pedro Sanchez to take over as new premier

Pro-independence candidate Quim Torra becomes regional president, after Puigdemont's exile

Ccourt will decide on Sanchez's new request to be allowed to leave jail so he can attend Friday's debate

Huddled under umbrellas protesters carried banners that read "Free Puigdemont and the Catalan political prisoners"

Three judges ruled unanimously that there are signs that Junqueras committed misuse of public funds and more

In his recorded message Puigdemont insisted he was still Catalonia's legitimate leader

2018 budget has not been approved, only 9 ordinary laws have been approved since Nov 2016, compared to 48 in 2015

Belgian judges are reviewing a European arrest warrant filed by Spain on charges of sedition and rebellion

Sedition, rebellion and misuse of public funds lead former Vice President, and seven others to detention

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has taken a hard line, vowing to use everything in his power to prevent independence

The independence dispute has laid bare a rift between Catalonia's regional police and national security forces

Students, youth fill streets of Barcelona in protest, police spokesman says losing control of security

Regional government argues an independent Catalonia would be richer and better to protect its language and culture

High unemployment and austerity cuts following an economic crisis have intensified a long-standing separatist movement

Opponents of secession say result was clear vote against independence and some called on regional president to resign