Quim Torra takes oath as the 131st President of Catalonia

He promises loyalty to the will of the Catalan people as represented by Parliament

Ciudadanos calls for control of Catalan finances, police and public media

Albert Rivera urges Spanish president Mariano Rajoy to extend direct rule

The Establishment’s “Controversialization” of the President of Catalonia

German court turns down prison request for Puigdemont

Schleswig-Holstein general prosecutor preparing extradition request after receiving “new information” from Spain

Spanish court blocks appointment of would-be Catalan ministers in jail

Jordi Turull and Josep Rull requested permission to take up their posts

Is Catalonia sinking due to the independence proces?

In March Catalonia’s industrial sector grew twice as much as Spain’s and the growth of its GDP in the first quarter was also greater

PortAventura theme park forecasts more than 5 million record visitors this season

Ferrari Land attraction receives 170,000 visitors in just over a month

Rapper Valtònyc goes into exile to avoid prison

The artist was found guilty of glorifying terrorism, slander and defamation against the crown over the content of his lyrics

Police raids are a ‘smokescreen’ for PP corruption say pro-independence parties

Spanish police operation included several raids and 29 arrests

Catalan president considers taking Rajoy to court over breach of official duty

Spanish government blocks nomination of new Catalan ministers