Daito Manabe’s ‘Phosphere’ piece opens the 2017 Sónar Festival
The Japanese artist’s installation kicks off SónarPLANTA and offers “an unprecedented spatial experience”
Highlights
Catalan Tax Agency strengthened in preparation for independence
The Commission for Economic Affairs adopts the draft law that could set the basis for a Catalan fiscal system separate from Spain's
Podemos’ far-left wing supports referendum
Denying the right of Catalan citizens to decide their political future is “denying democracy”, the 'Anticapitalists' warn
Pep Guardiola calls on the international community to support the Catalan referendum
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
Sued MP before the court: “I’m not pro-independence, I’m just a democrat”
Nuet is accused of disobedience and perversion of justice for allowing a debate on independence
“The referendum will not take place,” says Spanish government
Supporters and opponents react to the announcement that the independence referendum in Catalonia will be held on October 1
Stevedore strike affects the activity in the Port of Barcelona
The CEO of the Port of Barcelona, Sixte Cambra, warned that it may negatively affect the country’s economy
La Model Prison, a symbol of Francoist repression, is shut down in Barcelona
The closure of La Model ends one of the darkest chapters in the history of Catalonia and Spain
The National Pact for the Referendum doesn't take a position on a unilateral vote
The PNR is to become a “forum for debate” since it represents the broad spectrum of pro-referendum supporters
More than 200,000 people attended Primavera Sound 2017
55% of the ticket-holders were from outside of Spain and 125 nationalities were registered
“It’s my free opinion,” says German Barça fan, denied access because of independence flag
Daniel Kahl, a German Barça fan, was not allowed to enter the stadium at the Copa del Rey final for carrying the ‘Estelada’
“The force we'll use to stop the referendum is the rule of law”
The spokesperson for the Spanish government responds to Puigdemont’s request for clarification on “what kind of force” the state “plans to use against the referendum”
FilmInCat responds to demand for international cinema in Catalan
The first digital platform to distribute European cinema and television series in Catalan was launched on Friday in Barcelona
Venice Commission demands referendum to be “in agreement with the Spanish authorities”
The international body takes "great interest" in the situation of Catalonia but warns that any vote should be "carried out in full compliance" with the law
Mediterranean Railway Corridor has more “allies” in Europe than in Spain
Catalan Minister Josep Rull calls for "excellent rail infrastructure" to boost the productivity of the Mediterranean ports