15:24, 28-Oct-2017
Catalonia Independence: Spain unrest: A brief timeline
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The Catalonia crisis began in mid-September and until now, has shown no sign of ending. Let's take a look at some notable events since the political crisis first unfolded.
September 30
Spanish gov't seizes ballot boxes, voting material to block vote Catalan officials vow to proceed with independence referendum.
October 1
Catalan gov't holds referendum as planned Thousands of Catalans vote, despite referendum being declared illegal by Spanish courts, central gov't.
October 2
Results indicate 90% of voters back independence, turnout at 42.3%.
October 8
Tens of thousands of people take to the streets of Barcelona urging for unity.
October 10
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont signs declaration of independence Puigdemont suspends declaration, calls for dialogue with Madrid.
October 16
Puigdemont calls for dialogue with Spain and a meeting with PM Rajoy.
October 21
Rajoy decides to fire Catalonia's government and force a new election Catalan parliament speaker denounces Rajoy's actions as a "coup".
October 27
Catalonia declares independence from Spain Rajoy dissolves Catalan parliament.