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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Barcelona urges Spanish government not to alarm tourists
Although there has been a drop in hotel reservations in Barcelona, the arrival of cruise ships remains virtually the same
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
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan independence
The demonstrators support Spanish unity and include representation from various political parties
International observers “strongly condemn” Spanish violence
The group of observers lauds citizens and polling station staff who “performed to the best of their ability”
Catalonia demonstrates against Spain’s police violence
People went on strike and took to the streets against the October 1 repression
Thousands march in support of referendum vote
The student-organized rally also stood in condemnation of violent police actions on Sunday
Spanish government is the “shame of Europe,” says Catalan government spokesperson
Jordi Turull estimates turnout to be in the millions and urges citizens to go out and vote
Catalans defy police crackdown to vote en masse
Violent reaction by security forces not enough to dissuade voters from turning out in large numbers at polling stations
Spanish vice president denies police brutality
Actions were “proportional” for a referendum that was “not celebrated,” according to Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
People voting in various polling stations despite Spanish police violence
Amidst images of violence, Catalans are still voting – including Catalan president, vice president, and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Cathay Pacific to run regular route between Barcelona and Hong Kong
The Chinese airline announced it will operate four weekly services between both cities beginning next year
Barcelona mayor tells European counterparts that rights of Catalans are “under threat”
Ada Colau will ask the Commission to open mediation between Spain and Catalonia
Air France to hand over Barcelona flights to low-cost daughter company
French aviation company unveiled its low-cost subsidiary today, which will be taking over flights between Paris and Barcelona
Barcelona’s annual festivities attract 1.4 million
Catalan capital’s La Mercè festival ends after tens of thousands turn out all over the city to see concerts, processions and human towers