The year in 10 images
From the mass demonstration in favor of hosting refugees to the independence declaration, it has been one of the most intense years ever in Catalonia
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Ships hosting Spanish police to leave Catalonia
Vessels to depart Barcelona port on December 31 and January 2, as Spain decides on gradual withdrawal of officers
Catalan president hints Belgium exile preferable to prison
Carles Puigdemont says 'defending the institution' of Catalan government can hardly be done if jailed by Spain
Puigdemont lawyer: to resume presidency, “only option” is to return and face prison
Should Carles Puigdemont return from Brussels to be reelected as Catalan president, Spanish justice will most likely jail him
Europe should urge Spain to start dialogue on Catalonia, say MEPs
European Parliament members demand the release of imprisoned pro-independence leaders following their victory in election
Pro-independence parties hold on to majority in Catalan election
Unionist Ciutadans party gets the most votes, but independence bloc has more seats in Parliament
Pep Guardiola mentioned in Spanish police investigation on rebellion crime
A Guardia Civil report looks into a pro-independence rally where the football coach participated, according to Catalan media
Catalan election results must be respected “whatever the outcome”, say MEPs
A group of members of the European Parliament visit Catalonia on election day encouraging the EU to respect the results
MEPs denied from visiting Catalan leaders in jail
Seven members of four different European Parliament parties gather at the entrance of the prison in Madrid where pro-independence leaders are held
Court receives 257 complaints for injuries caused by Spanish police on October 1
While 27 courts around Catalonia have opened cases relating to referendum day, ANC files suit over continued closure of its website
From “Go get 'em” to “spectre of fascism”: parties’ gaffes on electoral campaign
Candidates have taken part in many electoral events and made some statements that they wish they hadn't
Criticism flies on campaign day 14
With just 3 days to go until voting, Catalan parties and politicians address comments made and government proposals
Interior ministry opens inquiry into jailed candidates over election messages
Spanish authorities to decide whether Junqueras and Sànchez broke rules by campaigning from prison
Together for Catalonia to file lawsuit against Spanish vice president for perverting course of justice
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría boasted that it’s thanks to ‘Mariano Rajoy and the PP’ that pro-independence forces are ‘headless’
Former EP president says Catalonia is ‘sick’ and wounds must be ‘disinfected’
Country not diseased but instead ‘occupied’ by people Socialists supported retorts Catalan president; comparison is ‘monstrosity,’ says ERC candidate