U.N. Climate Talks in Limbo as Chair Chile Bids for Compromise

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Rules for carbon markets and a system to help poor countries cope with the economic impact of climate change are key unresolved issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain Fires Catalan Government to Halt Secession

The Associated Press Oct 27, 2017 Catalonia's Parliament voted for independence Friday morning, prompting widespread celebration in the region and immediate rebuke from the Spanish government. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Thousands Demand That Spanish, Catalan Leaders Negotiate

By Joseph Wilson / AP Oct 7, 2017 Rallies in Madrid and Barcelona are aimed at pushing lawmakers in both cities to end months of silence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Two Accomplished Actors—and a Cute Dog—Elevate ‘Truman’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Apr 14, 2017 Ricardo Darin and Javier Camara shine in Cesc Gay's film about imminent death and old friends getting together for the last time. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

People’s Global Climate March 2015: Taking to the Streets for Our Future

By Common Dreams staff Nov 30, 2015 On the biggest day of climate change activism ever seen worldwide, millions of people are joining in Sunday, at more than 2,500 events around the globe, using people power to put pressure on world leaders to unite in fighting global warming at the COP21 summit opening Monday in Paris. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pro-Independence Parties Win Big in Catalonia’s Regional Election

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2015 Together the nationalist coalition Junts pel Sí and the Popular Unity Candidacy party in Spain won the absolute majority of parliamentary seats in Sunday's regional election in Catalonia. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Progressives Win Big in Spain as ‘Anti-Eviction Crusader’ Ada Colau Is Elected Mayor of Barcelona

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 26, 2015 In a triumphant win, the anti-poverty activist, who rose to fame fighting for Spaniards being evicted from their homes, was elected to head the Catalan city of Barcelona on Sunday. Meanwhile, in Madrid, the 20-year conservative grip on power could be coming to an end. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Protesters Assail Austerity Policies at Madrid ‘Dignity March’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 22, 2015 Thousands took part in a “march for dignity” and against austerity measures in Madrid on Saturday on the eve of a closely watched regional election in southern Spain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Catalonia Backs Away From Independence Referendum

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 A regional party leader has confirmed that the Catalan government has forfeited plans to hold a public vote on independence from Spain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Catalans Call for November Independence Vote

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 28, 2014 The leader of Spain's wealthy northeast region opposed the country's central government in Madrid on Saturday and formally called for a referendum on independence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spanish Police Arrest 24 in Madrid After Anti-Austerity Protest

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2014 Spanish police detained 24 people during street violence late Saturday after a large anti-austerity demonstration in Madrid in which dozens were injured. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Flotilla Fallout Hits Madrid’s Gay Pride Parade

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2010 Cultural and international politics collided this week after a contingent of Israeli gays from Tel Aviv was pointedly barred from participating in an upcoming gay pride march because their home city's officials (continued) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )