Catalonia referendum

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence from Spain in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

Ramos desires free and democratic country

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos suggests that he and Barcelona's Gerard Pique are on the same boat and conveys wish to live in a free and democratic country.

Ex-Barcelona star Stoichkov backs Catalans

Former Barcelona favourite Hristo Stoichkov backs the independence referendum in Catalonia and denounces the violence that marred the banned vote.

Isco stars in politicised Madrid win

Isco scored twice as Real Madrid reduce the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to seven points courtesy of a 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Catalan leader threatens independence after chaotic vote

Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont says the region won the right to break away from Spain, with his government claiming that 90 percent of voters backed independence in a banned referendum marred by clashes.

Police seal off 1,300 polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues

Police in Catalonia has already sealed over half of the 2,315 polling stations in the region to stop an independence referendum from taking place, the Spanish government says, as separatists remained determined to fight for their right to vote.

'Everything prepared' for Catalan vote, but Madrid says it won't happen

The central government of Spain, which has sent thousands of police reinforcements to Catalonia to prevent people from voting, insists the referendum would not happen.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence from Spain in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

October 6, 2017
October 6, 2017

Ramos desires free and democratic country

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos suggests that he and Barcelona's Gerard Pique are on the same boat and conveys wish to live in a free and democratic country.

October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017

Ex-Barcelona star Stoichkov backs Catalans

Former Barcelona favourite Hristo Stoichkov backs the independence referendum in Catalonia and denounces the violence that marred the banned vote.

October 2, 2017
October 2, 2017

Isco stars in politicised Madrid win

Isco scored twice as Real Madrid reduce the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to seven points courtesy of a 2-0 win over Espanyol.

October 2, 2017
October 2, 2017

Catalan leader threatens independence after chaotic vote

Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont says the region won the right to break away from Spain, with his government claiming that 90 percent of voters backed independence in a banned referendum marred by clashes.

September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017

Police seal off 1,300 polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues

Police in Catalonia has already sealed over half of the 2,315 polling stations in the region to stop an independence referendum from taking place, the Spanish government says, as separatists remained determined to fight for their right to vote.

September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017

'Everything prepared' for Catalan vote, but Madrid says it won't happen

The central government of Spain, which has sent thousands of police reinforcements to Catalonia to prevent people from voting, insists the referendum would not happen.

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