Barcelona flooded with over half a million independence supporters
President and parliament speaker celebrate turnout
October 18, 2019 09:55 PM
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Friday's general strike felt across all sectors
Unions declare stoppage a success as up to 80% of stores close, a third of factories, and half of small businesses
October 18, 2019 06:17 PM
General strike in Catalonia to reject leaders' sentencing - live updates
Unrest erupts in Barcelona after a peaceful half million-strong march
October 18, 2019 12:04 PM
Far-right backlash on fourth night of Catalan unrest
Two arrested as police were unable to prevent anti-fascist and far-right demonstrators clashing in Barcelona
October 18, 2019 11:45 AM
General strike in Catalonia to reject referendum verdict - live updates
Roads blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled, electricity usage drop as big demonstration where marches will converge is expected
October 18, 2019 08:54 AM
Protests in Catalonia continue into fourth day - live updates
Political anger as neo-nazis march through Barcelona on another night of violence and chaos
October 17, 2019 01:01 PM
Third night of riots as president calls for unrest to 'stop now'
Cars, trash cans, trees on fire, with 33 arrested, and 100 injured including police officers after clashes with protesters across country
October 17, 2019 09:07 AM
Catalonia descends into new night of unrest - live updates
Cars and trees on fire in Barcelona as president Torra condemns violence: "This must end now"
October 16, 2019 09:40 PM
Protests as Catalan leaders urge non-violence - live updates
Thousands flood Barcelona's Marina street on third day of demonstrations to reject sentencing of 9 leaders
October 16, 2019 07:36 PM
Spain to deploy more police officers in Catalonia over the weekend
Interior ministry sources say reinforcements will be sent to "relieve" those officers involved in policing this week's protests
October 16, 2019 07:07 PM
French embassy distances death of man at airport on Monday with protests
A 62-year-old French man passed away from a heart attack on the same day Democratic Tsunami attempted to shut down all activity at Barcelona airport
October 16, 2019 06:22 PM
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Anonymous pro-independence group on mission to make Spain negotiate through non-violent protest
October 16, 2019 01:53 PM
Several three-day marches kick off across Catalonia
Thousands set off in the early morning, all expected to come together in a major rally in Barcelona on Friday
October 16, 2019 11:18 AM
Catalonia enters third day of protests - live updates
Pro-independence supporters start marches across the country, blocking roads, after night of turmoil
October 16, 2019 09:47 AM
Night of unrest across Catalonia as top officials call for non-violence
Second day of rallies against 2017 referendum leaders' verdict ends in clashes between protesters and police
October 16, 2019 07:28 AM
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