Decoder: Who are the Kurdish people?
The Kurds are the world’s largest nation without a state. Yet, when thrust onto the world agenda, questions over the…
Spain at political crossroads with far right rising
A far-right party has emerged in Spain and is gaining strength as the European Union struggles with Brexit and euro-sceptics…
Political earthquake in Spain rocks Europe’s boat
Spain has been hit by a political earthquake that has sent shock waves around the country and ripples of nervousness…
Corsica: A restless outlier in France’s grasp
The Mediterranean island of Corsica has seen rulers come and go through the centuries. Part of France for 250 years,…
Catalonia: Historic yearning is now Spain’s crisis
The rich region of Catalonia has long dreamed of independence from outside rulers. Now it's at loggerheads with its Spanish…
Spain’s Catalonia crisis shows no sign of ending
Spain’s crisis over a bid for independence by Catalonia seems no closer to a solution and threatens to deepen divisions…
Catalonia stokes separatist fires around Europe
Catalonia's declaration of independence has national leaders around Europe on the edge of their seats, worried the separatist bug might…
Spain’s crisis over Catalonia on hold
Leaders in Madrid and Barcelona have stepped back from the precipice in their battle over Catalonia's bid for independence. But…