Politics
Thousands march in support of referendum vote
The student-organized rally also stood in condemnation of violent police actions on Sunday
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Politics
Spanish government is the “shame of Europe,” says Catalan government spokesperson
Jordi Turull estimates turnout to be in the millions and urges citizens to go out and vote
Politics
Catalans defy police crackdown to vote en masse
Violent reaction by security forces not enough to dissuade voters from turning out in large numbers at polling stations
Politics
Spanish vice president denies police brutality
Actions were “proportional” for a referendum that was “not celebrated,” according to Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
Politics
People voting in various polling stations despite Spanish police violence
Amidst images of violence, Catalans are still voting – including Catalan president, vice president, and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Business
Cathay Pacific to run regular route between Barcelona and Hong Kong
The Chinese airline announced it will operate four weekly services between both cities beginning next year
Politics
Barcelona mayor tells European counterparts that rights of Catalans are “under threat”
Business
Air France to hand over Barcelona flights to low-cost daughter company
French aviation company unveiled its low-cost subsidiary today, which will be taking over flights between Paris and Barcelona
Culture
Barcelona’s annual festivities attract 1.4 million
Catalan capital’s La Mercè festival ends after tens of thousands turn out all over the city to see concerts, processions and human towers
Society
14 people summoned to court for duplicating referendum website
Politics
Hundreds of simultaneous rallies in Catalonia “for democracy”
Politics
Pep Guardiola supports October 1 referendum
“Everyone should be able to exercise their freedom”, says former FC Barcelona player and coach
Business
Barcelona hosts record-breaking aviation congress
Politics
Thousands of people protest Guardia Civil raids
Society