Catalonia parliament votes for Oct. 1 referendum on split from Spain

The details of the referendum, which would pose the question “Do you want Catalonia to be an independent republic?” to all Spanish citizens living in Catalonia, were revealed amid a tense atmosphere in the 135-seat regional parliament.

President of Catalan Parliament testifies before Court for allowing a debate on independence

She received wide institutional support and thousands of citizens joined her in front of the Courthouse

Separatist movement in Catalonia steps up battle with Madrid

Puigdemont will submit to vote of confidence after the summer break

The government coalition failed to pass the budget for 2016 at the Parliament

Catalan President committed to put Catalonia on the verge of independence within 18 months

Barcelona (Catalan News Agency)

Catalonia vote: Pro-independence parties win elections

Pro-independence parties said they considered the vote a de facto referendum on independence

Catalan TV3 Exit Poll Suggests Separatists Wins Catalan Elections

Junts Pel Sí and CUP would add up to as many as 79 seats in the 135 seat parliament