Suspending Catalonia’s self-government on the table, says Spanish VP
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría claims that Spain will need to “take measures” if the Catalan president declares independence
October 9, 2017 12:16 PM
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Council of Europe calls for an investigation into Spain’s police violence on referendum day
The Commissioner for Human Rights states that Spain’s police use of force was "disproportionate" and "unnecessary"
October 9, 2017 12:15 PM
The Elders NGO, chaired by Kofi Annan, voices concern at violence in Catalonia
The independent peace activism organization calls for peaceful resolution through dialogue
October 8, 2017 02:40 PM
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan independence
The demonstrators support Spanish unity and include representation from various political parties
October 8, 2017 01:58 PM
CUP calls for declaration of independence on Tuesday
Far-left party says Catalan president’s appearance in Parliament on October 10 is “historic opportunity” to announce secession
October 6, 2017 05:56 PM
90.18% 'Yes' vs 7.83% 'No'
Final referendum results show a 43.03% turnout despite the huge police operation to stop the vote
October 6, 2017 05:31 PM
Barcelona mayor calls for EU dialogue to de-escalate political tension
Ada Colau asks the Catalan government to give up unilateral independence and demands Spain to withdraw police forces
October 6, 2017 03:24 PM
Spanish government representative apologizes for referendum violence
Carles Puigdemont and Generalitat also to blame for provoking situation, according to Spanish delegate in Catalonia
October 6, 2017 02:15 PM
Puigdemont requests to appear in parliament on Tuesday
The Catalan president wants to discuss “the current political situation” as foreign minister declares plenary session will be held regardless of Court ban
October 6, 2017 01:00 PM
Switzerland willing to mediate between Catalonia and Spain
The government of the Alpine country is in contact with both parties, according to Swiss radio broadcaster RTS
October 6, 2017 12:22 PM
Catalan police chief and pro-independence civil society organizations leaders in court accused of sedition
The crime of sedition carries jail sentences of between 4 and 15 years
October 6, 2017 12:00 PM
Rajoy rules out ‘mediation or negotiation’
Spanish president insists talks on political conflict can only happen if Catalan president “returns to legality”
October 5, 2017 06:46 PM
Spanish court bans Catalan parliament session
Constitutional Court ruling attempts to block a potential declaration of independence in Catalan chamber on Monday
October 5, 2017 05:23 PM
Catalan president calls for dialogue and mediation
Puigdemont reiterates Catalan government’s willingness to accept offer of mediation to find a political solution to conflict
October 5, 2017 04:25 PM
Observers and experts speak out against police violence and in favor of dialogue
Dutch diplomat in Catalonia on October 1: ‘Obama or Koffi Annan could mediate’
October 5, 2017 01:17 PM
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