Week of unrest throughout Catalonia leaves 579 injured
4 people have been blinded in one eye and 14 have been hospitalized as a result of turmoil following sentencing of pro-independence leaders
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4 people have been blinded in one eye and 14 have been hospitalized as a result of turmoil following sentencing of pro-independence leaders
Rallies peaceful and with no major clashes with the police, demand "freedom for the political leaders" and the end of "police repression"
Top officials call for unrest to end, as more rallies could occur on Saturday
Group leading protests against leaders' sentencing issues first message in English
Media professionals group ask for ministers in charge to step down, as one photojournalist was arrested on Friday
One person in very serious condition, as protesters play cat and mouse game with police, whose operation is also in the spotlight, especially among journalists
President and parliament speaker celebrate turnout
Unions declare stoppage a success as up to 80% of stores close, a third of factories, and half of small businesses
Unrest erupts in Barcelona after a peaceful half million-strong march
Two arrested as police were unable to prevent anti-fascist and far-right demonstrators clashing in Barcelona
Roads blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled, electricity usage drop as big demonstration where marches will converge is expected
Political anger as neo-nazis march through Barcelona on another night of violence and chaos
Cars, trash cans, trees on fire, with 33 arrested, and 100 injured including police officers after clashes with protesters across country
Cars and trees on fire in Barcelona as president Torra condemns violence: "This must end now"
Thousands flood Barcelona's Marina street on third day of demonstrations to reject sentencing of 9 leaders
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