Catalan general strike
Thousands converge on Barcelona for fifth day of Catalan protests
Hundreds of thousands of pro-independence supporters from across Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia are expected to pour into Barcelona on Oct. 18, as unions called for a general strike on the fifth day of protests following the jailing of nine separatist leaders.
Many of those walking towards the Catalan capital were waving pro-independence flags, Reuters witnesses said.
Catalan regional leader says violent protest must stop
The leader of Spain's Catalonia region condemned increasing unrest in the city of Barcelona on Oct. 17, as protests intensified three days after nine leaders of a 2017 independence bid were sentenced to up to 13 years in jail.
Spain: 37 protesters injured in clashes with police
At least 37 protesters were injured on Oct. 14 in clashes with police at Barcelona's airport after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine separatists to prison for illegally promoting Catalan independence, according to local authorities.
Trial of Catalan separatists begins in Madrid amid protests
A sensitive trial against a dozen Catalan separatist politicians and activists got underway on Feb. 12 in Spain's Supreme Court amid protests by pro-independence supporters and a highly volatile political environment.
Pro-independence protesters in Catalonia block roads, railway line
Pro-independence protesters obstructed major roads and a high-speed railway line in Spain's Catalonia region on Monday, one year after a banned referendum on secession marred by police violence.
Pro-Puigdemont demonstrators block roads in Catalonia
Demonstrators blocked main roads in Catalonia on March 27 to protest the arrest in Germany of the region's former president Carles Puigdemont and the jailing of other separatist leaders in Spain.
Over 50 Injured in Sunday's Protest in Barcelona
More than 50 people, including eight policemen, were injured on Sunday night during protests because of the arrest of former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in Germany. Four people were arrested.
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Crisis Over Catalan Independence Nears Crucial Few Days
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont kept friends and foes guessing on Wednesday on whether he intends to unilaterally declare independence as the Spanish government prepares to impose direct rule to stop the region breaking away, Reuters reports.