October 1, one year on - the day Catalonia changed
Two million people voted 'yes' in a referendum marked by police violence
catalan independence referendum
Judge dismisses 43 allegations of injuries by police on October 1
In most cases actions of officers were considered proportionate or visual evidence was lacking
Jordi Turull, the resilient party man
Involved in politics for 30 years, his career peaks after being a key player in the independence vote –and paying a high price for it
Pro-independence parties sign declaration of independence
The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation
Catalan independence referendum: what you need to know
Thousands stay overnight at polling stations to guarantee that they are not sealed off by police
Hundreds demand release of Catalan officials
For a third day protesters show support for government members arrested during Wednesday’s anti-referendum police operation
Six detainees still under arrest started to appear in court on Friday
Prosecutor orders Catalan police to “confiscate” ballot boxes in the wake of one-million-strong rally
President Puigdemont says priority is guaranteeing security on October 1 rather than removing referendum material
‘Yes’ vote ahead in Catalan referendum, with 67.5% turnout, says poll
62.4% would vote Yes and 37.6% against independence in the referendum planned for October 1
Government continues referendum preparations without disclosing details in face of ‘harassment’ by Spain
Vice president and foreign affairs minister formally request transfer of powers to their departments for purchase of ballot boxes for October 1 vote
Campaign urges participation in referendum for democratic break with Franco’s Spain
Provocative street poster initiative aims to remind public of “origin of Spanish institutions” on 81st anniversary of fascist dictator’s coup
Catalan police head steps down
Mossos d’Esquadra director expresses confidence in force while internal sources and Spanish government suggest resignation is due to political reasons
The Catalan government replaces ministers in preparation of the 1-Oct vote
The Catalan president replaces the ministers of the Presidency, Home Affairs and Education
Vice presidency and foreign affairs to acquire ballot boxes for Oct 1 vote
Junqueras and Romeva charged with purchase while opposition accuses Catalan government of shifting blame for referendum in lively chamber debate
APF head hails Catalonia’s ‘democratic strategy’
President of French-speaking parliamentary assembly, Jacques Chagnon, calls Catalans ‘big enough and serious enough to make their own decisions’
Barcelona mayor confirms support for October 1 vote
Ada Colau vows to facilitate turnout for referendum while opposition reminds her of ‘legal responsibilities’