Barcelona news today referendum

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the Catalonia independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain:

Latest Developments:

• The Spanish government has announced that it will not recognize the results of the referendum, which was declared illegal by the Constitutional Court.
• The Catalan government has vowed to declare independence from Spain if the majority of voters support it in the referendum.
• The Spanish police have clashed with protesters in Barcelona and other cities, leading to injuries and arrests.
• The European Union has expressed concerns over the situation and has called for dialogue between the Spanish and Catalan governments.

Recent News Articles:

• "Catalonia referendum: Spain's PM says independence vote is 'illegitimate'" (BBC News)
• "Catalonia referendum: Thousands protest in Barcelona as police clash with voters" (The Guardian)
• "Catalonia independence referendum: What's at stake?" (Al Jazeera)
• "Catalonia referendum: EU calls for dialogue between Spain and Catalonia" (Reuters)
• "Catalonia referendum: Spain's Constitutional Court declares vote illegal" (El País)

Background:

The Catalonia independence referendum is a contentious issue that has been ongoing for several years. The Catalan government, led by President Carles Puigdemont, has been pushing for independence from Spain, while the Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, has been opposed to the idea.

The referendum was called by the Catalan government in September 2017, despite opposition from the Spanish government, which argued that it was illegal and unconstitutional. The vote was held on October 1, 2017, and was marred by violence and intimidation by Spanish police, who attempted to shut down polling stations and arrest officials.

The results of the referendum showed that a majority of voters in Catalonia (92%) supported independence from Spain, but the Spanish government has refused to recognize the results, citing the illegality of the vote. The Catalan government has since declared independence, but this has not been recognized by the Spanish government or the international community.

The situation remains tense and uncertain, with both sides refusing to back down. The European Union has called for dialogue between the Spanish and Catalan governments to resolve the crisis, but so far, no agreement has been reached.