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Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands of people marched for Spanish unity in Barcelona, Spain, on 8 October. The rally was held one week after a disputed referendum for Catalan independence, after which Catalan President Carles Puigdemont vowed to declare independence within days. The march, which was organized by Societat Civil Catalana (SCC), a group opposed to Catalan independence, took place 24 hours after massive demonstrations calling for dialogue and unity. Oct 8, 2017
Pro-Spain protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Spanish police

Pro-Spain protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Spanish police

Dozens of pro-Spain demonstrators gathered outside a hotel in the northeastern Catalan town Pineda de Mar on October where Spanish police officers were staying. Local authorities said hundreds were injured in a Spanish police crackdown on 1 October, as officers attempted to disrupt the Catalonian independence referendum Madrid had declared unconstitutional. Oct 4, 2017
Catalonians spell out help us Europe in independence plea

Catalonians spell out help us Europe in independence plea

Residents from the Barcelona borough of Sant Antoni de Vilamajor gathered on Tuesday, 3 October to spell out the message ;Help us Europe; while chanting we have voted. An eyewitness told Reuters the protest was organised by a mother from the local school, with word of mouth spreading quickly via WhatsApp. Oct 4, 2017
Catalonians spell out help us Europe in independence plea

Catalonians spell out help us Europe in independence plea

Residents from the Barcelona borough of Sant Antoni de Vilamajor gathered on Tuesday, 3 October to spell out the message ;Help us Europe; while chanting we have voted. An eyewitness told Reuters the protest was organised by a mother from the local school, with word of mouth spreading quickly via WhatsApp. Oct 4, 2017
Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

A Spanish national football open training session finished early after Gerard Pique was taunted by fans. Pique walked off with his team mates after 25 minutes due to the crowd booing and shouting at him. The Barcelona centre back took part in the controversial Catalonia independence referendum which the government deems illegal. Oct 3, 2017
Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police.  It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades. Oct 2, 2017
Several Injured In Violence Over Catalonia Referendum

Several Injured In Violence Over Catalonia Referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported. Oct 1, 2017
Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported. Oct 1, 2017
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