One million demand independence in Barcelona
Support for jailed and exiled politicians key theme of this year's self-determination demonstration on Catalonia's National Day
September 11, 2018 06:02 PM
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Protesters begin arriving in Barcelona for National Day demo
Thousands begin taking their places for rally calling for Catalan Republic due to start at 17:14 hours
September 11, 2018 04:16 PM
Hundreds of thousands fill Barcelona demanding independence
Support for jailed and exiled politicians key theme of this year's self-determination demonstration on Catalonia's National Day
September 11, 2018 03:59 PM
'I can't open prisons,' says Catalan president
Quim Torra claims he will "take action" if prosecuted leaders are not absolved, without specifying what it would be
September 11, 2018 01:44 PM
'More than two million mobilized' for Catalan Republic, says govt spokeswoman
Artadi urges Spanish president to face "reality behind" today's demonstration as he asks for "coexistence, respect and dialogue" and Cs talks of "hate" for Spain
September 11, 2018 10:52 AM
National Day begins with traditional flower tributes
Torra's government and the Parliament bureau lay flowers at the Rafael Casanova monument
September 11, 2018 09:39 AM
Emotional 'freedom' concert in Barcelona continues September 11 celebrations
Top Catalan musicians and other artistic figures take to the stage to show support for jailed and exiled leaders
September 10, 2018 10:12 PM
Torra: 'We must decide if we settle for injustice, threats, fear, violence, prison and exile or if we resist and move forward'
President says his government is committed to developing a Catalan Republic with "words and votes as the only tools"
September 10, 2018 09:25 PM
President and parliament speaker join solemn 'march for freedom'
First big institutional event to celebrate National Day takes place remembering jailed leaders
September 10, 2018 08:58 PM
Unionist parties accuse pro-independence camp of 'taking over' Catalonia's National Day
Socialists say September 11 addresses "only half of Catalans," while Cs will organize alternative event
September 10, 2018 06:16 PM
Spanish Supreme Court head blasts European courts for rejecting extraditions
Carlos Lesmes accuses Belgian and German judges of generating "uncertainty" after decisions over exiled pro-independence leaders
September 10, 2018 03:33 PM
'No shortcuts' to independence, says former vice president from prison
Oriol Junqueras insists on holding referendum in agreement with Spain
September 10, 2018 10:56 AM
Public TV channel biased to 'separatism', says opposition leader
Inés Arrimadas lambasts pro-independence forces in Facebook post
September 9, 2018 01:37 PM
'Repression cannot stop struggle for democracy and freedom,' says jailed activist
People need to be ready for prison to defend values, Jordi Cuixart tells the Catalan News Agency from behind bars
September 9, 2018 11:00 AM
Torra criticizes Spain for sending police for Catalonia's National Day
"We don't need riot police, we need more infrastructure," says president, while Spanish interior minister has said there is no need to be "alarmed"
September 8, 2018 02:13 PM
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