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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Barcelona to host protest by pro-independence groups on Saturday, while supporters of Spanish unity will come together the next day
Catalonia experienced one of its most turbulent weeks ever after 9 independence leaders were sentenced for sedition
Some 4,000 demonstrated this week in Barcelona to condemn "brutal police repression" against students arrested during recent disturbances
Heavy downpours and flash floods hit Catalonia on Tuesday night, resulting in at least two deaths
Spanish police cite public order and security concerns to justify measure
Barcelona and Hong Kong demonstrations of support take place simultaneously
Thursday sees the remains of Spain's late dictator removed from the Valley of the Fallen memorial site to a family tomb near Madrid
Students in University Barcelona go on strike and occupy office of dean
At least 65 journalists have been injured covering protests after the Catalan Trial verdict with nearly 75% of aggressions coming from police officers
Five missing and dozens evacuated as heavy rains hit Catalonia
Some buildings had inundations of water, while road and transport links were affected by the severe weather conditions
Demonstrators in Catalonia continue to voice their anger at Spain’s Supreme Court ruling and police violence seen in the last week
Monday saw more demonstrations around Catalonia, but without the unrest witnessed following imprisonment of independence leaders
Student activist Joshua Wong expresses his concern over ''excessive use of force by the police'' against protests
Spokesperson Adriana Ribas agrees that ‘violence’ must be isolated, but that people should not be scared to protest peacefully either
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