Catalonia on strike in protest against Spain’s police violence
“Stoppage of a country” backed by the Catalan government, many businesses and even FC Barcelona
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Spain's Guardia Civil enters the Catalan govt Telecommunications and IT Center
A judge has ordered to shut down 29 apps that could be used to help citizens know where to vote in tomorrow's referendum
First night of occupied polling stations ends without incidents
Citizens have slept in centers and organized activities to guarantee that voting stations are not sealed off by police
Schools open after class to stay full until Sunday - with Catalan police approval
Peaceful occupation of centers, with activities including workshops, concerts and cinema
Universally renowned Catalans sign manifesto to 'defend democracy at the ballot box'
Researcher Joan Massagué and musician Jordi Savall among dozens of personalities from science, architecture and the arts in support of independence referendum
Farmers unite in defence of the referendum
A call to mobilization from farmer's unions sees tractors taking over towns in defence of referendum
Barcelona airspace ban to last until October 2
Restrictions on light aircraft over Catalan capital imposed in response to request from Spanish government delegate
Catalan students strike in support of referendum
More than 16,000 students flood Barcelona to back October 1 independence vote
Schools call on citizens to ensure polling stations remain open on referendum day
A website was launched where people can register for mobilizations “whenever necessary”
14 people summoned to court for duplicating referendum website
Catalan Government sends letter appealing to the European Commission to defend the free and open internet
Guardia Civil officers sue Catalan public radio news anchor
Spanish police officers accuse Mònica Terribas of putting police operations in danger and encouraging disorderly conduct
Barcelona stevedores vote not to supply Spanish police ships
Dockworkers take decision “to defend civil rights" in assembly, while three vessels housing reinforcements allowed to stay until October 5
University of Barcelona leads way in organ donation initiative
Project aims to raise awareness and ultimately increase number of donors in EU and neighbouring countries
Cyberattacks against Catalan government triple in a year
“We have a very powerful cyber-umbrella which can respond to the constant attacks from around the world” says Catalan president
Anti-immigration vessel barred from docking in Catalan ports
Rejection of C-Star ship comes after months of pro-refugee actions by Barcelona
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