Ships hosting Spanish police to leave Catalonia
Vessels to depart Barcelona port on December 31 and January 2, as Spain decides on gradual withdrawal of officers
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Parties begin digesting Catalan election results
Main pro-independence parties call for “legitimate” government to be reinstated, while Cs refuses to “throw in the towel”
Pro-independence parties hold on to majority in Catalan election
Unionist Ciutadans party gets the most votes, but independence bloc has more seats in Parliament
Polls close in historic election
At 8pm, voting ended for one of Catalonia’s most unprecedented elections
Around 100 MPs from across Europe urge Spain to dialogue with new Catalan government
In joint statement, politicians from countries such as UK, Belgium, and Ireland, call on Madrid to cease “use of force”
Turnout rockets to 68.3% with two hours left to vote
The figure is 5 points higher than the one in the last election
Candidates cast their vote amid great expectation
Parties ask citizens to vote hoping for “historic” voter turnout
Catalan election results must be respected “whatever the outcome”, say MEPs
A group of members of the European Parliament visit Catalonia on election day encouraging the EU to respect the results
Traditional candidate portrait made impossible by prison and exile
Photos are usually published on front page of newspapers, but with Puigdemont in Belgium and Junqueras in prison, plans have changed
From “Go get 'em” to “spectre of fascism”: parties’ gaffes on electoral campaign
Candidates have taken part in many electoral events and made some statements that they wish they hadn't
Postal vote from abroad doubles since 2015 election
Over 40,000 people have requested to cast ballot from overseas
Criticism flies on campaign day 14
With just 3 days to go until voting, Catalan parties and politicians address comments made and government proposals
‘I feel like I’m not free,’ says minister after leaving prison
In an interview with the Catalan News Agency, Dolors Bassa recalls her time in prison and why she won’t return to her government role
Looking for alternatives: day 12 of the election campaign
With only 5 days to go until December 21, claws are out as parties try to convince voters that they are the right choice
A surprise message from prison: Junqueras speaks out to supporters
"We will end this disgrace, we will not let this steamroller pass through whole country," dismissed vice-president's voice heard for first time since imprisonment