Puigdemont due to explain his plans in Brussels
Catalan President has retained an expert human rights lawyer
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Catalan president in Brussels say reports
Media outlets report that Carles Puigdemont and some of his ministers are in Belgium although vice president remains in Barcelona
Some Catalan officials turn up for work as usual
Despite the uncertainty caused by the suspension of Catalonia’s self-government many public servants arrive at their offices
Pro-independence parties hesitant whether to take part in December 21 election
The Spanish president called Catalans to polling stations after seizing control of the country
Catalan government and Parliament bureau accused of rebellion
Sedition, misuse of public funds, and others are the accusations by Spain’s Attorney General for declaration of independence
Public prosecutor expected to file rebellion charges against Puigdemont
Some Catalan officials turn up to work despite self-rule suspension while others obey and resign from their posts
‘We can’t recognize the coup d’état against Catalonia,’ vice president Junqueras says
The Economy minister writes in an article that 'the president of the country is and will be Carles Puigdemont'
Attacks on journalists and Catalan police reported during anti-independence demonstrations
Incidents also include intimidation of transport workers and damage of TV station van and radio station front door
Granting Puigdemont asylum ‘not unrealistic’, Belgian minister says
Theo Francken questions that the Catalan president “would get a fair trial” in Spain
Catalan police chief resigns following Madrid’s orders
Josep Lluís Trapero steps down and asks police officers to stay loyal to his successors
Catalan president calls people to “democratically oppose” Madrid takeover
Puigdemont does not accept the Spanish government’s suspension of the Catalan government
Spanish vice president to lead attempt to impose direct rule over Catalonia
Madrid orders the removal of the Catalan police chief Josep Lluís Trapero
Thousands take to the streets to celebrate independence declaration
Some 6,000 independence supporters gathered in front of the Catalan government headquarters
Rajoy dismisses full Catalan cabinet and calls elections for December 21
The Spanish president says he will close all Catalan delegations abroad except in Brussels
For and against the Catalan Republic
Passionate opinions from all sides were heard in Parliament before the vote that led to a declaration of independence
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