24 Nobel Prize laureates call for “mediation and dialogue” between Catalonia and Spain
The authors denounce “violence and alienation” from Madrid and advocate a “peaceful resolution”
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Spanish government and opposition PSOE agree on taking control of Catalan presidency, public TV and police
Madrid executive and Socialist party to call snap election in Catalonia in January 2018
Spanish govt to halt suspension of Catalan self-rule if snap elections are called
President Rajoy warns he will take measures "that it would undoubtedly be better not to ever take" unless Puigdemont makes it clear independence was not declared
Decisive hours before Puigdemont’s big decision
The Catalan president has until Monday 10am to clarify whether he declared independence last Tuesday
Catalan and Spanish governments should agree on mediator, Puigdemont proposes
Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions”
President suspends independence declaration to give time for talks
Carles Puigdemont addresses Catalan Parliament but proposes putting off declaring secession to find negotiated solution
Madrid prepares for possible independence declaration
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
Catalan president could declare independence today
Puigdemont will make a statement in Parliament to implement the results of the referendum
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
Puigdemont condemns Spain's “unjustified, irrational and irresponsible” use of violence to stop referendum
Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau urges Spanish president Mariano Rajoy to resign
‘Public safety’ main concern at bilateral security meeting
Catalan and Spanish authorities meet to discuss policing of Sunday’s referendum, stressing social harmony and compliance with the law
Catalan president: ‘We have contingency plans to guarantee the referendum’
Carles Puigdemont says his government feels “strong” and ready to face “the coming attacks”
The European Commission stays silent on Catalonia despite questioning
Meanwhile, members of the international community stands in support
Puigdemont: “On Oct 1 we are called to defend democracy from a repressive and intimidating regime”
Catalan president steadfast on referendum despite the arrests of 13 people and the Spanish police raids in 22 government buildings
President Puigdemont: “Prohibiting a vote degrades democracy and divides the people”
In National Day’s Eve statement Catalan head of government pledges that referendum will take place