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