Oct 1 referendum “politically” relevant, says Podemos leader in Catalonia
“The conflict is between democracy, or no democracy,” states Albano Dante Fachin
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Brussels on blocked pro-indy websites: “Judges have ordered this”
EC spokesman refuses to link these measures to freedom of speech violations, rejecting comparisons "to Turkey"
Spanish embassy in Paris tries to cancel Catalan conference at Sciences Po
The event went ahead anyway but journalists were not allowed to film
14 people summoned to court for duplicating referendum website
Catalan Government sends letter appealing to the European Commission to defend the free and open internet
Attorney General says asking prison for Puigdemont is on the table
José Manuel Maza also warns the head of the Catalan police that he will face "legal consequences" if he does not accept Spanish control
Scottish Parliament members accuse Rajoy of “violation of the norms of European democracy”
SNP, Greens, Labour and Liberal Democrat representatives sign a letter to the Spanish president
Spain takes control of Catalan police
Prosecutor orders the Mossos to be managed from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Madrid amid referendum clampdown
Spanish prosecutor files sedition lawsuit against protesters
Allegations accuse “unidentified individuals” of purposefully aiming to prevent Spanish police from raiding Catalan government buildings on Wednesday
More Spanish police officers sent to Catalonia to stop referendum
Rajoy cabinet spokesman says deployment of reinforcements is also a response to “riotous” demonstrations “besieging” courts in Barcelona
Catalan president: ‘We have contingency plans to guarantee the referendum’
Carles Puigdemont says his government feels “strong” and ready to face “the coming attacks”
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
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
Catalan government insists raids will not stop vote
Spokesman calls for public to trust in referendum plans while Spanish cabinet attributes police raids to “serious irresponsibility” of Puigdemont executive
Thousands of people protest Guardia Civil raids
Citizens take to the streets in response to massive anti-referendum operation
Spain’s Guardia Civil raids Catalan government offices in big anti-referendum operation
Officers arrest 13 Catalan high-ranking officials in big anti-referendum operation