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
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
Riot police operations called off early after outcry over violence in Catalonia
Original orders had officers entering polling stations even during ballot recounts, sources say
Solved: the mystery of the missing Catalan ballot boxes
Hundreds of activists concealed them inside private homes, schools and churches across the region
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 Catalan referendum in fight against Brussels
State-funded media outlets use the crisis in Spain as proof of the failure of the European project
Pro-Russian networks see 2,000% increase in activity in favor of Catalan referendum
Right-wing, pro-Trump media in the US join Russian-funded outlets in effort to portray the EU as divided
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
Reporters Without Borders warns of harassment of journalists in Catalonia
Group condemns “insults, intimidation and threats” against media that oppose independence for region
Catalan government promises 2,315 voting stations and 7,235 volunteers
Ballot boxes are translucent plastic containers apparently sourced from a company in China
Parents’ groups call for “pajama parties” to keep schools open for Catalan vote
Associations hope activities will ensure voting centers are not shut down for the independence referendum
Catalonia government makes clear to Madrid that it will disobey over Sunday vote
Regional premier vows to open schools as polling stations so as not to back down “a millimeter in terms of fundamental rights”
Press conferences on independence referendum to come at a price
Private international broadcasting center handling news on vote charging journalists €10 per head
Thousands of students march in Barcelona to defend Sunday referendum
Catalan police will not block access to voting stations if there is risk of street unrest
Russian “hackers” help keep banned Catalan referendum census site online
Pro-independence forces are using all means necessary to keep electoral roll available on web
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”
Russian meddling machine sets sights on Catalonia
The global network that acted in favor of Donald Trump and Brexit turns attention to Spain
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
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
No, Catalonia is not being robbed
An analysis of the figures does reveal, however, that the region is slightly underfunded compared to the national average
Spain’s major cities still failing in fight against pollution
Madrid and Barcelona once again exceeded European limits for nitrogen dioxide in 2016