Predictable but still a source of disbelief
As the National Police arrived at polling stations in Catalonia, voters were surprised to find the law being enforced
Referendum Independence Catalonia
There’s fake news in Catalonia too
With the circulation of exaggerations and biased reporting, the Catalan crisis has become a problem for the European Union
Riot police operations called off early after outcry over violence
Original orders had officers entering polling stations even up to ballot recounts, law enforcement sources say
Solved: the mystery of the missing Catalan ballot boxes
Police believed they might be in Andorra, France or a Baltic state, but items were in fact concealed inside private homes, schools and churches in Catalonia
In the face of Catalan insurrection, the law but not just the law
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy must explain what he is prepared to do to ensure a peaceful and democratic future for the current Spanish system of autonomous regions
The 15 most-shared photos of the Catalan independence referendum
Images from yesterday’s violent clashes spread widely across social media platforms
Russia uses referendum crisis in its fight against Brussels
State-funded media outlets use the situation as proof of the failure of the EU project
Did the referendum comply with basic voting regulations?
A compilation of the latest changes announced by the Catalan government, which suggest a lack of oversight in a procedure that is filled with irregularities
Pro-Russian networks see 2,000% increase in pro-referendum activity
Pro-Trump media in the US join Russian-funded outlets in effort to portray the EU as divided
EL PAÍS, with the Estatut
Agreements cannot be reached with those who stage a coup. There can, however, be dialogue over more self-government
Tens of thousands take to streets during general strike in Catalonia
Minimum services in the region after unions call stoppages in response to actions by Spanish National Police and Civil Guard on Sunday
Of 1,300 Catalan schools inspected, 163 are occupied by members of public
Citizens are trying to ensure education centers can be used as polling stations on Sunday
Thousands take to streets of Madrid to protest Catalan independence vote
Some Franco-era flags were on display at demonstration in capital. Meanwhile, pro-referendum demonstration took place in Lavapiés neighborhood
Why citizens should not go out to vote in Catalonia on Sunday
This democratic fraud is a mockery, and no one should give it legitimacy with their participation
Catalan premier ahead of Sunday vote: “We have already won”
Carles Puigdemont makes speech to thousands at rally in Barcelona on Friday night ahead of planned referendum on independence
Catalan bid for Independence
Reporters Without Borders warns of harassment of critical journalists in Catalonia
Group that promotes press freedom condemns “insults, intimidation and threats” against media opposing independence for the region
Catalan government promises 2,315 voting stations and 7,235 volunteers
Ballot boxes to be used are translucent plastic containers, sourced from a company in China
Parents’ groups call for “pajama parties” to keep schools open for vote
Associations hope activities will ensure centers are not shut down before Sunday’s independence referendum
Press conferences on Catalan independence referendum to come at a price
Private international broadcasting center handling news on Sunday’s vote charging journalists €10 per head to attend
With rising tensions in Catalonia, coexistence must be protected
Harassment of those who are not in favor of the independence movement must immediately cease
Catalonia makes clear to Madrid that it will disobey over Sunday vote
Regional premier presents plastic ballot boxes, vows to open schools as polling stations so as not to back down “a millimeter in terms of fundamental rights”
Thousands of students march in Barcelona to defend Sunday referendum
Despite a court order to do so, Catalan police will not block access to voting stations if there is risk of street unrest
Investments on hold over referendum uncertainty in Catalonia
Tensions over the illegal independence vote planned for Sunday slow projects after a record first half of the year in 2017
The “very serious repression” in Catalonia and seven more of Julian Assange’s lies
In interview with Catalan radio station, WikiLeaks founder claims Spain heading toward “Chinese censorship model”
Catalan police warn about public order unrest on referendum day
Chief of regional Mossos force says officers will act with “proportionality” to avoid “undesired consequences”
The Spanish government must take the lead on Catalonia
The executive cannot continue to delegate its responsibilities over the October 1 referendum to the judiciary and prosecutors
Catalan independence crisis delays passage of Spanish 2018 budget
Finance minister admits that Basque nationalists are withholding necessary support until after the October 1 referendum date
Donald Trump: “It would be foolish of Catalonia not to stay with Spain”
During White House visit by Spanish PM Rajoy, US president expresses “respect” for country, saying he would like to see it remain united
Catalan public prosecutor orders police to take control of polling stations
Referendum preparations continue, but regional officials are now suggesting a period of talks before secession occurs