One weekend, two demonstrations
Barcelona to host protest by pro-independence groups on Saturday, while supporters of Spanish unity will come together the next day
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Unrest in Catalonia, one week on
Catalonia experienced one of its most turbulent weeks ever after 9 independence leaders were sentenced for sedition
'Hands off our young people' - Thousands call for release of jailed protesters
Some 4,000 demonstrated this week in Barcelona to condemn "brutal police repression" against students arrested during recent disturbances
Search for four missing after flash floods goes on
Heavy downpours and flash floods hit Catalonia on Tuesday night, resulting in at least two deaths
US citizen could face deportation following arrest during last week's unrest
Spanish police cite public order and security concerns to justify measure
Pro-independence protest in front of Chinese consulate in solidarity with Hong Kong
Barcelona and Hong Kong demonstrations of support take place simultaneously
Franco exhumation: what you need to know
Thursday sees the remains of Spain's late dictator removed from the Valley of the Fallen memorial site to a family tomb near Madrid
Protests continue for tenth consecutive day after Catalan Trial sentence
Students in University Barcelona go on strike and occupy office of dean
Journalists denounce ‘avalanche’ of attacks, most from police, during Catalan protests
At least 65 journalists have been injured covering protests after the Catalan Trial verdict with nearly 75% of aggressions coming from police officers
Flash flood emergency: at least one dead amid heavy disruption
Five missing and dozens evacuated as heavy rains hit Catalonia
Flooding in southern Catalonia as storm hits
Some buildings had inundations of water, while road and transport links were affected by the severe weather conditions
Day 9 of Catalan Trial sentence protests - Live updates
Demonstrators in Catalonia continue to voice their anger at Spain’s Supreme Court ruling and police violence seen in the last week
Protests against sentences enter second week
Monday saw more demonstrations around Catalonia, but without the unrest witnessed following imprisonment of independence leaders
Student leader in Hong Kong condemns state violence in Catalonia
Student activist Joshua Wong expresses his concern over ''excessive use of force by the police'' against protests
Amnesty International: 'Police have been making an excessive use of force'
Spokesperson Adriana Ribas agrees that ‘violence’ must be isolated, but that people should not be scared to protest peacefully either
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