In depth

Pipeline connecting Catalonia with France could ease EU's dependence on Russian gas but political and social obstacles could impede construction

Construction halted after France's opposition could be recovered if political will

Different strategies towards independence end ten years of cooperation between two main sides of movement

All parties in parliament view the 2017 referendum differently and take varying conclusions from it

Nearly 2.3 million ballots were cast on October 1, 2017, but the day was marred by brutal police violence leaving over 1,000 injured

Experts say referendum was 'most important challenge' to Spain in decades but leaders did not think about 'what to do after'

Talks with Spain yet to yield major results as new electoral cycle begins, and independence exiles could be closer to know fates

Neus Mar, one few female ‘havanera’ soloists performing traditional music of ‘Indians’

Catalan government expected to fight ruling imposing 25% Spanish quota in system established in 1983

Country aims for return to old normal, further economic recovery, political stability, and a decision on 2030 Olympic bid this year

On January 1, 2002, Catalonia left behind the peseta, with more advantages than burdens, according to experts