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Thousands of separatist students gather in Barcelona as Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont, prepares to make a statement, according to the regional government, amid speculation that he could declare independence from Spain or call new elections. IMAGES
As French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain's Pedro Sanchez ink a Franco-Spanish friendship treaty in Barcelona, thousands of pro-independence groups march towards the city's French Consulate in protest of the meet, shouting: "Independence!" and waving separatist flags. IMAGES
Pro-Catalan independence protesters take to the streets after the European Parliament waives immunity of Carles Puigdemont and two other Catalan MEPs. IMAGES
Indepedentists march in the streets of Barcelona, burning effigies of King Felipe and demanding independence for Catalonia. The annual "Diada" on September 11 marks the fall of Barcelona to Spain in 1714 and normally draws vast crowds of more than a million people, but saw more subdued ceremonies this year amid the pandemic. IMAGES
Protesters gather in front of FC Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium ahead of their La Liga game against Real Madrid, answering a call from pro-independence movement Tsunami Democratic to use the most famous football match in the world to advance claims for Catalan independence. IMAGES