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Participants in a panel discussion take a quick break between sessions in which the issue of the inclusion of migrants was discussed
ANELE NGCOYA

Migrants a part of local economies

A national migration framework is necessary for the economic inclusion of migrants

  • Anele Ngcoya
4 min read
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CATALONIA

EDITORIAL: The year of the global protest

The sheer volume of protests across the world suggests that there may be common themes that run through them.

  • Editorial
2 min read
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government had repeatedly refused to grant Catalonia permission to hold a referendum on the grounds that it was unconstitutional
CARLES PUIGDEMONT

Spain takes step towards suspending Catalonia autonomy

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy activated article 155 of Spain’s constitution allowing him to take over Catalonia.

  • Al Jazeera
2 min read
Barcelona’s Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique before yesterday’s match.
BARCELONA FC

Proud Pique a lightning rod in Catalonia chaos

The Barcelona centre-back is an outspoken defender of the wealthy northeastern region of Spain’s right to self-determination

  • Kieran Canning
4 min read
Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto in action infront of an empty stadium as the game is played behind closed doors.
BARCELONA FC

Barca win behind closed doors amid Catalonia clashes

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors.

  • Agence France Presse
4 min read
People react as they listen to Catalan president Carles Puigdemont during a gathering at Plaza Catalunya after voting ended for the banned independence referendum
BARCA

‘Yes’ wins Catalonia independence vote marred by chaos

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

  • Al Jazeera
3 min read
Barcelona treats its notoriety as a pickpocketing playground with a zesty inverted snobbery
BARCELONA

Take a quickfire tour of bolshy Barcelona’s hot spots

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

  • Lesley Stones
6 min read