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
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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
Farmers unite in defence of the referendum
A call to mobilization from farmer's unions sees tractors taking over towns in defence of referendum
Spain’s Data Protection Agency warns polling supervisors of fines of up to €300,000
Equivalent Catalan body responds that executive to be exclusively responsible for any irregularities in handling of personal data on voting day
International parliamentary delegation to observe Sunday’s referendum
Diplocat invites group of 33 international MPs and MEPs from 17 countries and a range of political parties to witness October 1 vote
Logistics of the referendum (partially) unveiled
5.3 million Catalans are called to vote on Sunday at 2,315 polling stations
‘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