World Confusion simmers beneath the bizarre normality of Catalonia in limbo Locals question their future as they are pulled between independence and a Spanish takeover. By Jose Miguel Calatayud
“I prefer to go into the abyss”: Catalonia stands on the brink of independence Carles Puigdemont, the head of the Catalan government, is expected to make a statement at 6pm on Tuesday. By Jose Miguel Calatayud
More than 400 injured as police clash with voters in Catalan independence referendum Police drag ballot boxes away as the Spanish region votes in symbolic referendum. By Jose Miguel Calatayud
“If not evolution then revolution”: temperature rises in Catalonia as independence vote looms Clashes between Barcelona and Madrid over the disputed referendum lead to protests and arrests. By Jose Miguel Calatayud
“We are not going to change“: Barcelona defies terror with a return to normality After a attack which killed 14 and injured scores more, shock gives way to defiance and unity. By Jose Miguel Calatayud