Thousands gather in anticipation of Puigdemont's crucial speech
Pro-independence supporters await Catalan president's key speech amidst uncertainties of whether he will declare independence or not
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Madrid prepares for possible independence declaration
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
Catalan MPs take plenary suspension to European Court of Human Rights
Members warn the Constitutional Court's decision to prohibit Parliament from meeting "seriously" violates fundamental rights
Catalan Police will no longer have exclusive security powers at Palace of Justice
The Superior Court of Catalonia ruled that security duties will be shared with Spanish Police
Council of Europe calls for an investigation into Spain’s police violence on referendum day
The Commissioner for Human Rights states that Spain’s police use of force was "disproportionate" and "unnecessary"
The Elders NGO, chaired by Kofi Annan, voices concern at violence in Catalonia
The independent peace activism organization calls for peaceful resolution through dialogue
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan independence
The demonstrators support Spanish unity and include representation from various political parties
Spanish government representative apologizes for referendum violence
Carles Puigdemont and Generalitat also to blame for provoking situation, according to Spanish delegate in Catalonia
Puigdemont requests to appear in parliament on Tuesday
The Catalan president wants to discuss “the current political situation” as foreign minister declares plenary session will be held regardless of Court ban
Switzerland willing to mediate between Catalonia and Spain
The government of the Alpine country is in contact with both parties, according to Swiss radio broadcaster RTS
Catalan president calls for dialogue and mediation
Puigdemont reiterates Catalan government’s willingness to accept offer of mediation to find a political solution to conflict
Spanish army sends logistical support to police deployed in Catalonia
Defense ministry prepares two convoys fitted with kitchens, showers and bunks to accommodate Spanish police
Spanish police used “excessive and disproportionate” force on Sunday, says Amnesty International
The human rights NGO calls for an urgent, “thorough, and immediate” investigation
Spanish king takes on the Catalan government and makes no call for dialogue
Felipe says that authorities in Catalonia are “fracturing” society, but makes no comment on the police violence
International observers “strongly condemn” Spanish violence
The group of observers lauds citizens and polling station staff who “performed to the best of their ability”