Barca continues a record-breaking start to La Liga — beating Sevilla 2-1 on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by the political upheaval in Catalonia.

​Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards rallied in Barcelona waving flags and chanting to denounce regional lawmakers’ vote to sever the region from Spain

Spanish police attempted to deter the Catalan Referendum, but 90 percent of the region are in favour of breaking away.

The fascinating history of Catalonia has moulded its capital into a vibrant and beautiful city – a must-see for any aspiring travellers.

The Spanish government has rejected a call by Catalonia’s president for the region to hold a referendum on independence.

Catalonia’s latest election brings increased social polarity that could spread beyond politics, writes Giles Tremlett.