Catalan president asks for international mediation backed by the EU
Carles Puigdemont says an investigation will be launched to determine the people responsible for the Spanish police violence on Sunday
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General strike called as protesters take to the streets
Plaza Catalunya fills with protesters in response to the day's turbulent events
A tough day for the Catalan police
Judge accuses Mossos d’Esquadra of “inactivity” as some officers join with firefighters to protect public against Spanish police violence
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
Spanish government under fire for referendum violence
International politicians criticize police aggressions against Catalan citizens trying to vote, calling on the Spanish government to end the violence
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
Spanish vice president denies police brutality
Actions were “proportional” for a referendum that was “not celebrated,” according to Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
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
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
On site: Catalan police visit polling stations
Officers certify that emptying polling stations is impossible
Referendum day: How did we get here?
A timeline on the main causes of the current situation
Catalan independence referendum: what you need to know
Thousands stay overnight at polling stations to guarantee that they are not sealed off by police
Over 100 international observers will be following tomorrow's referendum in Catalonia
"It's not an issue of legality, but of democracy, freedom and legitimacy," says US expert H. Rosi Song
Final night of referendum campaign
Yes supporters gather thousands at Barcelona’s magic fountain, while opposition leading party holds an event to reject the ‘coup to democracy’
Schools open after class to stay full until Sunday - with Catalan police approval
Peaceful occupation of centers, with activities including workshops, concerts and cinema