Politics
EU refuses to intervene
Intervention from the European Union becomes less likely as Puigdemont must clarify his statement by Monday. Read more
Independence delayed in favour of dialogue
Independence declared but suspended as Puigdemont urges for dialogue with Spain. Read more
Reactions To Puigdemont’s Speech
Puigdemont’s speech on Tuesday evening was met with confusion and disappointment. Read more
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Puigdemont prepares to speak before Parliament
Warnings and support as the President of the Generalitat prepares to declare the results of the October 1st referendum before the Catalan Parliament tomorrow. Read more
'Parlem?' protest
Demonstrations organised for 12pm this Saturday 7th, in a plea for mediation between governments. Read more
Carles Puigdemont’s address to Catalunya
Carles Puigdemont calls for mediation but does not retract independence plans. Read more
Catalan independence in a matter of days
Carles Puigdemont announces his intentions for independence. Read more
Catalunya remains defiant as referendum looms
Catalan government vows to go ahead with Sunday’s referendum. Read more
The Catalan community talk to Metropolitan about the 1-0 referendum.
Metropolitan find out what members of the Catalan community think about the current situation regarding the 1-0 referendum. Read more
Tensions rise over referendum arrests
Protests continue against the arrest of 14 Catalan officials. Read more
La Diada del Sí
Hundreds of thousands turned out for the pro-independence demonstration in Barcelona on September 11th. Read more
Ex-Catalan President’s trial sparks fury among separatists
The ex-Catalan leader Artur Mas is accused of disobedience and breach of trust by Spain’s constitutional court after going ahead with illegal independence vote in 2014. Read more
A timeline of Barcelona
For 20 years, Barcelona Metropolitan has reported the city's changes and its inevitable highs and lows. Read more
20 years of Barcelona Metropolitan
This month, Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine celebrates in 20th anniversary. Read more
Making a stand
La Rambla’s human statues are taking on the city council as they demand a change in regulations. Read more
Refugee City?
Barcelona falls short in its plan to welcome over 9.000 refugees to the city. Read more
Carles Puigdemont promises 2017 referendum
This week, the president of Catalunya announced his plans to call a referendum on independence in September 2017. Read more