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
Of 1,300 Catalan schools inspected, 163 are occupied by members of public
Citizens in the northeastern Spanish region are trying to ensure education centers can be used as polling stations on Sunday
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
Catalonia’s bid for independence: how did we get here?
Despite rising pressure from the Spanish authorities, the regional government has not backed down on its plan for a referendum
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
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