catalan independence referendum

A chronological account of the protests and political reactions following the announcement of the prison sentences for Catalan leaders

Flights canceled and roads cut as thousands of pro-independence activists try to block major infrastructure in Catalonia

Charges brought against interior ministry and police heads at the time alleges operation to halt independence vote was “systematic and planned attack”

From Paris, foreign minister calls on acting Spanish president to "immediately initiate a dialogue" to find solution to Catalan crisis

Small town held non-binding poll sparking next decade’s push to vote on independence

The head of the JxCat list for Lleida sees the Spanish elections as a "great opportunity" that will be played out "in the ballot boxes"

Som el 80% pressure group urges candidates to include release of "political prisoners" and rejection of "repression" in their electoral programs

Constitutional Court decides in favor of allegation by unionist Cs party that pro-independence parties "twisted" parliamentary rules

Miquel Iceta rectifies remarks to newspaper suggesting self-determination vote justified "if 65% of Catalans wanted independence"

Law enforcer testifying in independence trial says that he received death threats during a raid

Former police chief Trapero and Junqueras’ right-hand man to give their testimonies on Thursday

Spain is "violating fundamental rights," say pro-independence grassroots groups whose leaders face up to 17 years in prison

Crucial trial heats up as initial hearings start in Supreme Court

Vote backed by 61% of unionists and 97% of independence supporters

More than 800 placards put up at polling stations as politicians condemn police violence