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”
Romano Prodi and other high-profile Italian politicians sign manifesto calling for “respect for freedom of expression and democratic principles”
Executive’s legal challenge to Madrid’s attempt to take control of public spending in Catalonia to go ahead
Attorney general ordered the investigation of 75% of Catalonia's top local authorities
Company president calls for stability and claims carmaker is deeply rooted “in Catalonia and Spain”
Members of 7 political groups urge Spain to "encourage political dialogue, at once"
“Spain has gone on the offensive with unprecedented repression”, the statement criticizes
President Juncker says that in the event Catalonia were independent, it should go through accession negotiations
International observer missions to monitor referendum
President Puigdemont says priority is guaranteeing security on October 1 rather than removing referendum material
Impressive turnout for key demonstration before October 1 referendum
Every September 11 since 2012, Catalans have been taking to the streets demanding self-determination
Hundreds of buses bring people from all over Catalonia to take part in demonstration
Institutional events on Catalonia's National Day focus on universal rights, honoring strong women such as Rosa Parks, Anna Politkóvskaia and Neus Català
The commemoration is just 20 days before the referendum on independence
Some 450,000 people and 1,800 coaches already enrolled in demonstration