2014/09/10

Flags of our parents

Agustí Colomines i Companys University of Barcelona On September 11th 1976 was Saturday. That day became doubly festive. It was because then almost nobody used to work on Saturdays, and because for the first time since 1939 the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) was able to be celebrated. Since then, we write the date in capital...

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2012/11/19

Video by Wall Street Journal: Catalonia Flies Flag for Secession from Spain

"Many people in Catalonia, a province known as "the factory of Spain," feel that the rest of the country has become an economic millstone. They're pushing for an independent Catalonia. WSJ's Matt Moffett reports from Barcelona." Clear words from Wall Street Journal. ...

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2012/10/07

BBC report: Will Catalonia say goodbye to Spain?

The prestigious British Broadcasting Corporation just released a report about Catalonia's push for independence, titled Will Catalonia say adios to Spain? Adios is the spanish word for goodbye, the Catalan word being adéu. BBC explains that there is “a serious bout of seccessionist fever,” in Catalonia, and it includes a few interviews. A very important part of the report explains the threats by some Spanish military,...

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2012/09/23

Independence Rally Organizers Meet with Catalonia’s President

Carme Forcadell, the president of ANC said, “We have told President Mas that our main objective is independence.” On Friday 09.14.2012, a delegation of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC) and the president of Catalonia, Artur Mas, met after the big demonstration held on September 11th. The meeting was used to explain...

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Video (subtitled in English): ¡Escucha España! (Listen up, Spain!)

"Listen, Spain, you still have not understood that the negotiation, rationality, and good faith that should have established our relationship are not a symptom of weakness but rather of political and intellectual maturity, and in the same way, domination and constant abuse and irrational animosity are not a symptom of power but a clear manifestation of your final decadence." The text in the video was translated by Elizabeth ...

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2012/09/21

Pep Guardiola Votes for Independence too (video)

Former F.C. Barcelona soccer coach voted for Catalonia's independence from New Yo...

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2012/09/20

Catalans also demand independence in Dublin / Baile Átha Cliath

Last Tuesday, September 11th, Catalans took to the streets in Barcelona to demand their government begin a process of secession from Spain. In Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin), Ireland, a crowd of 150 Catalans took the historical place of GPO (General Post Office) sited in the centre of O'Connell Street where Irish independence...

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2012/09/19

A letter of three catalan MEPs to the European Parliament

Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the demonstration that took place yesterday in Barcelona, where 1.5-2 million people marched in support of the independence of Catalonia. See here for video images and for photos. 1. Catalonia's society is undergoing a process towards pro-independence views which has widespread...

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2012/09/18

'Le Monde' accuses Spanish media of hiding Barcelona rally's success

The French newspaper 'Le Monde', digital edition, opened with an article that accuses the Spanish media of hiding the Barcelona rally's success. In contrast to international media like the BBC and Al-Jazeera, which highlighted yesterday's huge rally in favor of Catalonia's independence, 'Le Monde' points out that in the Spanish press,...

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Catalan Independence Support from Around the World (video)

We're attaching a video with a series of demonstrations of support for Catalonia's independence from Catalans all over the world. Enjoy! ...

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2012/09/16

Video: Street ambient before the September 11 2012 rally

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2012/09/15

2012/09/13

Video calling to the mass gathering in Barcelona in English

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2012/09/12

More International Press about the rally (2)

World News Australia 1.5 million Catalans mass for independence in Barcelona Reuters USA Vast crowds demand Catalan autonomy from crisis-hit Spain Le Nouvel Observateur ESPAGNE. Marée humaine en Catalogne pour l'indépendance Libération La Catalogne dans la rue contre la crise Le Figaro Catalogne : marée humaine pour l'indépendance  Asahi スペインのカタルーニャ州で大規模デモ、「中央政府が富を搾取」-...

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International Press about the rally: a roar (1)

Financial Times Spain: Autonomy under fire Catalonia heightens Spanish debt fears Crisis fuels Catalan independence push Transit Le Monde interview with President Mas: "Catalonia could easily be a state within the European Union" Irish Times Catalans mark national day with calls for 'freedom' Washington Post Catalonia...

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2012/09/11

The March in Nine Pics

Photos: David Datzira @datz...

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Carme Forcadell speech to the demonstrators in Barcelona

The President of the Catalan National Assembly, Carme Forcadell, adresses the demonstarators at the huge rally after being received by Núria de Gipert, the President of the Catalan Parliament, and representatives of the political parties in the chamber. "Citizens of Catalonia: there are more of us than ever who want independence.!-- ...

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The largest secessionist rally in Catalonia’s history

Press release by Catalan National Assembly: - A human tide marches towards the Catalan Parliamentin favour of independent statehood.- One and half milion Catalan people expressed theirwish for independence. Unprecedented mobilization in Barcelona: a human tide has filled the Catalan capital under the slogan 'Catalonia, a new state...

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Carme Forcadell (ANC): "This Will Be the Most Important March in Catalonia's History"

The president of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC), Mrs Carme Forcadell, has stated at a press conference that the March for Independence to be held today in Barcelona will be "the most important march in our history". The demonstration is taking place on the occasion of Catalonia's national day, 11 September, and is demanding independence...

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