Jailed Catalan independence leaders call for peaceful protests on Friday
“They want us to be violent, but they will not get that,” they claim, as Spanish cabinet meeting in Barcelona approaches
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Pro-independence groups prepare to protest Spanish cabinet
Range of organizations ready to demonstrate against extraordinary meeting of ministers in Barcelona on December 21
Torra open to accept meeting with Sánchez on December 21
Catalan government would prefer summit between both governments but is considering Spanish president’s formal request to meet
Barricades, traffic jams, stoppages: protests called against Spanish government visit
Shops owners concerned about Christmas sales potentially being affected
Spanish minister accuses Catalan TV of ‘propaganda'
December 21 election coverage was most neutral, according to independent advisory body
Some 30% of expats unable to vote in December election, says report
Catalansalmon.com criticizes current system for its “lack of transparency” and calls for an extension to voting period
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
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
Parties begin digesting Catalan election results
Main pro-independence parties call for “legitimate” government to be reinstated, while Cs refuses to “throw in the towel”
Polls close in historic election
At 8pm, voting ended for one of Catalonia’s most unprecedented elections
Around 100 MPs from across Europe urge Spain to dialogue with new Catalan government
In joint statement, politicians from countries such as UK, Belgium, and Ireland, call on Madrid to cease “use of force”
Turnout rockets to 68.3% with two hours left to vote
The figure is 5 points higher than the one in the last election
Traditional candidate portrait made impossible by prison and exile
Photos are usually published on front page of newspapers, but with Puigdemont in Belgium and Junqueras in prison, plans have changed