Catalonia

Oct 11, 2017
"Schrodinger’s declaration of independence" in Spain
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Spanish businesses are confused after the latest developments in Catalonia.
Oct 4, 2017
Catalonia’s vote could shake up one of the world’s biggest soccer teams
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FC Barcelona is a soccer club, a global brand and a symbol of Catalan identity.
Oct 2, 2017
Catalans voted to separate from Spain. Now what?
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Ninety percent of the nearly 2.5 million votes were in favor of independence.
Sep 29, 2017
The big reason Catalonia wants to secede may be economic: it’s one of the richest regions in Spain
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With a GDP of 266 billion euros, economists say Catalonia could be economically viable without Spain if it secedes in its Oct. independence referendum.
Sep 25, 2015
Catalonia’s regional vote sparks concerns across Spain
Elections Sunday in the prosperous region could trigger a political crisis.
Sep 24, 2015
Catalonia prepares for crucial vote Sunday
Some candidates want independence from Spain.
Oct 16, 2012
In Northern Spain, hard times stir separatist feelings
In the Northern Spanish region of Catalonia, many say they would be better to go it alone. This rich region puts more into the central government than it gets out and Catalans are starting to resent this.

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