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Spain: Determination remains strong for Catalan secession
Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish PM, and Artur Mas, Catalonia’s regional leader, met in March for secret talks to discuss Catalonia’s financial and political situation. Reports suggest that Mr Rajoy offered to consider a financial deal that would increase the deficit Read on! →
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Spain: A Catalan tradition with universal values
Human towers, known as castells, are a long-time Catalan tradition, but some say it teaches more than just good balance.