Catalonians cannot accept the central government’s “illegal” move of imposing direct rule on Barcelona, says regional President Carles Puigdemont. “I ask the parliament to meet…
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Catalonia breaks from Spain 9 October
Catalonia has set Independence day from Spain for next Monday 9 October after holding a referendum, Madrid declared illegal. Catalan President Carles Puigdemont said he…
View More Catalonia breaks from Spain 9 OctoberBarcelona win behind closed doors after day of unrest
Barcelona’s La Liga game against Las Palmas was played behind closed doors as a protest after their request for it to be postponed in light…
View More Barcelona win behind closed doors after day of unrestCatalonia referendum: Madrid moves to take over local policing
The Spanish authorities have moved to place all policing in Catalonia under central control to stop the disputed independence referendum on 1 October. Col Diego…
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