Carles Puigdemont, who has replaced Mas as regional president, announces an independence referendum will be held on 1 October. Spanish government takes control of Catalonia and dissolves its parliament after secessionist Catalan MPs voted to establish an independent republic. Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, fires regional president, Carles Puigdemont, and orders regional elections to be held on 21 December. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Colm Tóibín: If Catalonia became an independent state, who would suffer? The divisions over Catalan independence have been a gift to both sides, a welcome distraction from corruption in politics.

Source: The Guardian November 03, 2017 07:52 UTC