Puigdemont: “On Oct 1 we are called to defend democracy from a repressive and intimidating regime”
Catalan president steadfast on referendum despite the arrests of 13 people and the Spanish police raids in 22 government buildings
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Pro-independence leaders urge “calm” amid referendum arrests
The spokesman of the Catalan Government says commitment with October 1 vote is "intact"
Former Italian PM demands “return to dialogue” between Catalonia and Spain
Romano Prodi and other high-profile Italian politicians sign manifesto calling for “respect for freedom of expression and democratic principles”
Supreme Court admits government appeal of spending measures
Executive’s legal challenge to Madrid’s attempt to take control of public spending in Catalonia to go ahead
First appearances at prosecution offices of mayors charged with collaborating with referendum
Attorney general ordered the investigation of 75% of Catalonia's top local authorities
Seat to adapt to referendum result
Company president calls for stability and claims carmaker is deeply rooted “in Catalonia and Spain”
Danish MPs express ‘deep concern’ over ‘critical’ situation in Catalonia
Members of 7 political groups urge Spain to "encourage political dialogue, at once"
Catalan leaders send letter to Spanish president and king urging dialogue on referendum
“Spain has gone on the offensive with unprecedented repression”, the statement criticizes
MEPs ask Commission to act against Spanish “threats” to Catalan mayors
President Juncker says that in the event Catalonia were independent, it should go through accession negotiations
US will work with “whatever government or entity” that comes out of Oct 1
International observer missions to monitor referendum
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
1 million people attend pro-independence rally
Impressive turnout for key demonstration before October 1 referendum
A year by year guide to Catalonia's independence rallies
Every September 11 since 2012, Catalans have been taking to the streets demanding self-determination
People start to flood streets of Barcelona for independence rally
Hundreds of buses bring people from all over Catalonia to take part in demonstration
Human rights, democracy and freedom
Institutional events on Catalonia's National Day focus on universal rights, honoring strong women such as Rosa Parks, Anna Politkóvskaia and Neus Català