not in the spanish capital madrid welcome pablo so the system is in your report that they were happy to agree to disagree how divided up people generally. well i would say feel that divisions are. definitely there's a big change and people ask people now have a very clear idea of what they want and the interesting thing that was mentioned in the report is that more than forty five cotland actually want to vote in a referendum that within those people obviously. told suggest that perhaps less than a majority would vote for independence but the feeling i got of the story was concern defiance. worry is well i mean what's going to happen because it's such an increasing and to situation you have this heavy police presence of course and i mean even yesterday and today before there were a lot of people a lot of police officers on the streets so people are very determined i would say as well on that particular the people who want to go and vote on would be in favor of independence i'll even say people who aren't in favor of independence feel that it is their right to vote and the saw in the

after the cabinet meeting earlier in madrid they said that they are on willing to dialogue with god let's push them on and his deputy as the catalyst which a month of course being because latin regional president he said that they will not dialogue with him or his deputy at all and that what's interesting about that is that there the fact that they're saying dialogue they're open perhaps to the idea of speaking to the catalan government about potentially and i assume point having a legal referendum which now they haven't said that but it's certainly a new form of speaking about catalonia and the idea of perhaps reaching some sort of solution but as we've been saying as you know in the past couple of minutes no one really knows what's going to happen over the next few it's so big on known what will happen on monday but we'll have to just wait and see what happens on sunday first and then we'll see what happens on monday all right and we will of course be covering that across the weekend probably. in madrid as they begin to tell you what in boss alone if i could both. of us get more o

everything is in place for the vote to go ahead we will go live to madrid. also coming up morning rush hour turns deadly and nobody has commuters crowded into a bridge connecting to railway stations at least twenty two people were killed in the stampede and there are fears that the death toll could rise. and german police are hunting for the man who says that he will keep poisoning jars of supermarket baby food unless he is paid millions. i'm sorry kelly welcome to the program thanks for joining us in spain the countdown is on for a contested referendum in the region of catalonia local authorities are determined to go ahead with a vote on breaking away. from spain madrid says that sunday's referendum is a legal and cannot be allowed to go ahead now more than seven and a half million people live in the semi semi autonomous region of catalonia that you see on the far right side of your screen cuts a lot of officials are calling for a peaceful vote the thousands of extra spanish police officers have been sent to the region and they've seized millions of ballots fourteen catalonian politic

and in madrid for rallies to oppose sunday's disputed vote to get only a government insists that the referendum will go ahead as planned. also coming up clashes erupted addio nazi rally in sweden police engulfing virg detained dozens on the violence that left several people injured. i met her mn welcome to the program tensions are rising as catalonia prepares to hold its independence referendum on sunday catalan authorities say things are in place for the vote to go ahead but spain's central government is calling the ballot illegal and has sent thousands of police officers to the region to stop it now people have occupied many schools in catalonia for use as polling stations to try and ensure that the referendum can take place. ahead of sunday's planned independence vote the cavalry has well and truly arrived breaking cover after camping out on ships in the ports around four thousand extra police officers have been deployed to catalonia assembled from across the country and sent with love from madrid. in the capital a show of spanish unity the sea of red and yellow sending a message

there occupying polling stations to make sure madrid's police do not close them down also coming up . america's relations with cuba go on sick leave the u.s. is pulling out half its embassy staff of the mysterious attacks that have left some diplomats deaf. and in the bundesliga bad play men and how books inability to score has cost them points can tonights much back life into their attacks. i made a few money welcome to the program tensions in spain are rising ahead of attempts by catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on sunday now madrid says the move is illegal and has actually sent thousands of police to the region but catalan authorities say everything is in place for the votes to go ahead and boss alone other regions capital people have been rallying to show their support. we will vote. though since turnout for the final rally ahead of sunday's authorized referendum on catalog independence from spain. such as to control the sea the campaign has stoked the regional president claimed victory before a single poll that had been cast. today we won. today we won against the

some of the stories we're covering this week barcelona versus madrid not the football match it's the media in competition over the cattle and independent story community radio stations in mexico and the stories they tell no place to hide two more syrian journalists are killed in turkey and millennia listen up advertisers have got you all figured out. we begin the program with a story from the catalonian corner of spain which is holding an independence referendum this week at the different ways in which the spanish and cattle and media have reported on the referendum suggest that the coverage is one part journalism and one part propaganda that reflects the positions of the governments involved since the national government in madrid is calling the whole referendum process unconstitutional t.v. spain's largest public broadcaster is the channel once described by its own journalists as a propaganda instrument of the state news outlets based in catalonia aren't much better the widely watched t.v. three which gets more than half of its funding from the regional government has been accused

eve of the independence referendum thousands gather in barcelona and in madrid for rallies to oppose sunday's disputed vote but the catalonian government insists that the referendum will go ahead as planned. u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson says washington is in direct contact with north korea revelation comes as tillerson met with china's leaders to discuss taming north korea's nuclear ambitions. i met her welcome to the program tensions are rising as catalonia prepares to hold its independence referendum on sunday now cattle in the forty's say things are in place for the vote to go ahead but spain's central government is calling the ballot illegal and has sent thousands of police officers to the region to stop it people have occupied many schools in catalonia that would be used as polling stations to try to assure that the referendum cannot take place. ahead of sunday's planned independence votes the cavalry has well and truly arrived breaking cover after camping out on ships in the ports around four thousand extra police officers have been deployed to catalonia assembled from

outside the courthouse in the regional capital barcelona to demand their release tensions between madrid and catalonia are increasing as the vote planned for october the first rule is near. all of germany is in the throes of election fever all of germany here on long and this one of the ten high like islands in the north sea people get more worked up about runaway roundness elections to germany's parliament the bundestag of this sunday parties are not important here between the mudflats and the meadows here the issues are different from those in the rest of the country. but it. no. longer this is an easy to reach or even to see here in the middle of our picture that i like rises from the north sea barely. beats just a few meters above sea level so how like is not a normal island there are no dunes or dykes the sea floods the land regularly. almost everything has to be brought here by ship including the roughly one hundred ballots where the election. and the election campaigners if any come at all. count all has other worries one of his friends is premature interested in the female lambs.

independence or is this just anger about madrid meddling in catalonia's affairs? >> 49% of people want to remain part of spain. shrink amid a to perception that madrid is conducting a power grab and disenfranchising voters. whether they are reacting to madrid or whether they wanted independence for a long time it's a big issue. as late as 2009 the support for independence was quite low in deed it was just 15%. we have seen a jump to apparently 41% today. there has long been a perception region that they contribute more to the overall wealth of the country than they get back in return. it is the country's wealthiest region. they contribute 20% of the overall gdp of the country and that sense of economic injustice has field that nationalism. the question is, october the first will that be enough coupled with the akoni and measures taken by madrid to let people take the risk and push the boat through. -- vote through. genie: efforts to reach remaining survivors from the earthquake in mexico are still underway. the official death toll from leasty's quake is now at 237. many more peopl

to go ahead with a vote on breaking away from spain madrid says that sunday's referendum is a legal and cannot be allowed to take place more than seven to. million people live in the semi autonomous region of the catalonia that you see on the top right of your screen their cattle on officials are calling for a peaceful ballot but thousands of spanish police officers have been sent into the region to prevent people from voting. it's hard to ignore what's happening here in barcelona and across catalonia the abundance of cattle in flax isn't something new in this wealthy part of northeast and spain but their significance has taken on a greater meaning the head of the unauthorized independence referendum. catalan society has long been divided over what is best for the future of this region of seven and a half million people recent polls have shown those in favor of independence stands at around forty percent but are divisions in catalonia growing deeper in order to understand we met knowing me and arianna servant two sisters from barcelona who run a small bar in the center of the city a

independence on sunday madrid says the move is illegal and that it will not allow the referendum to go ahead catherine authours of call for a peaceful vote the thousands of spanish police have been sent to the region to enforce madrid's decision the situation is dividing the country the w.'s pablo foley and i have found out. it's hard to ignore what's happening here in barcelona and across catalonia the abundance of cattle in flax isn't something new in this wealthy part of north east and space but their significance is taken on greater meaning the head of the unauthorized independence referendum. catalan society has long been divided over what is best for the future of this region of seven and a half million people recent polls have shown those in favor of independence stands at around forty percent but are divisions in catalonia growing deeper in order to understand we met knowing me and arianna servant two sisters from barcelona who run a small bar in the center of the city ariana is in favor of an independent catalonia noaimi wants kind of loan you to remain part of spain their national

referendum on sunday the government of madrid says that the referendum is illegal and has vowed to stop it from going ahead. indian officials say that more than twenty people are dead and dozens injured following a stampede in mumbai the incident happened on a foot bridge at a railway station during morning rush hour the bridge was reportedly overcrowded with people taking shelter from heavy rains. you're up to date now and t w news i'm sarah kelly in berlin thank you very much for watching and don't forget we will have another news update at the top of the hour i'll see that. on freedom and the whole. world i come from the region is rich in history and talent but so poor in it. and freedom this makes it specially difficult for independent judgment i see many of the younger promising gen. now making names for themselves all over the world. some might get along the way some might follow some with continue. the experience of freedom in a sense is like the view of day you can visit your car come back on. line in your favorite food and i work at. b.w. deals another blow to its shareholders wit

catalonia this week as it pushes for independence from madrid. good morning from moscow this sunday the twenty fourth of september one bright with a mix of today's world developments and some of the biggest stories of the week first for you. the north korean foreign minister says a missile strike on the u.s. mainland is now more inevitable he was addressing the u.n. on a day that saw american bombers flying off the east coast of north korea trump fired back on twitter saying the foreign minister and the country's leader won't be around much longer if they continue their rhetoric as americans go the latest the crisis has escalated today even more after the u.s. flexed its military might ok. adding to the pentagon the u.s. sent b. one b. bombers from guam as well as f. fifteen fighter jets from okinawa japan on a mission in international airspace off the eastern coast of north korea. this is the farthest north of the demilitarized zone that any u.s. fighter or bomber has flown in this this century the pentagon says that this mission sends a clear message to the d.p. r. k. that the u.s

spanish region of catalonia say they will proceed with sunday's independence referendum. madrid says the vote is illegal and must not take place. catalonia is home to more than 7 peotone 5 million people and already has a high degree of autonomy. separatists secured a narrow majority in the parliament after regional elections in 2015. it is unclear if that means most people are willing to back independence. still, the regional government is determined to find out and says everything is in place for sunday's vote. >> these are the ballot boxes that the leaders of self-governing catalonia say its citizens will use to vote in the planned referendum from spain on sunday. authorities insist residents will be able to vote despite the ban from madrid. the mayor says for her the issue is personal. [speaking in other language] >> for me, the worst punishment would be to go out into the streets and not be able to give my citizens the opportunity to express their opinion and decide. i am not afraid of what the spanish government can do because we are not committing any crime. >> they are hoping

in the spanish region of catalonia this week as it pushes for independence from madrid. good morning from moscow this sunday the twenty fourth of september on calling bright with a mix of today's world developments and also some of the biggest stories of the wake first though it's a big day of course for germany voters heading to the polls to choose who they want to represent them in the next bundestag live to the election and. what a great day but lots of excitement still. political welcome to our special coverage from germany where the polling stations that vote for two hours now for the country's federal election now. if you believe in prayer lection poles and deliberately set to become chancellor what would be a fourth straight to the election polls i went to about donald trump they weren't sure about drugs it's a big pinch of salt over the shoulder for that miracle that has been in power for twelve years already and for the young people here in germany there's a lot of been a time without in the background. time i remember she was always there i mean i can't really remem

ahead there occupying polling stations to make sure madrid's police do not close them down also coming up. the u.s. secretary of state goes to china high on the agenda what to do about north korea's nuclear weapon test. and america's relations with cuba go on sick leave the u.s. is pulling out how its embassy staff off to mysterious attacks that have left some diplomats dead. welcome to the program tensions in spain are rising ahead of attempts by catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on sunday now madrid says the move is illegal and has actually sent thousands of police to the region but catalan authorities say everything is in place for the vote to go ahead in barcelona which is a region's capital people have been rallying to show their support. we will vote. that thousands turned out for the final rally ahead of sunday's an authorized referendum on catalog independence from spain. such as a controversy the campaign has stoked the regional president claimed victory before a single power that had been cast. i were you where you are now today we won. today we won agains

for independence from madrid. and that's just an hour to go until polls open in germany's federal election we'll look at the main candidates and their final bids to win over voters. there was today's news on the biggest stories of the past several days this is the international they call them right welcome to the program first for you the north korean foreign minister says a missile strike on the u.s. mainland is now more inevitable following president trump's latest insults he was addressing the u.n. on a day that saw american bombers fly off the east coast of north korea trump fired back on twitter saying that the foreign minister and the country's leader one be around much longer if they continue their rhetoric so amerikana is the latest. the crisis has escalated today even more after the u.s. flexed its military might according to the pentagon the u.s. send b. one b. bombers from guam as well as f. fifteen fighter jets from okinawa japan on a mission in international airspace off the eastern coast of north korea. this is the farthest north of the demilitarized zone that any u.

in barcelona and madrid for rallies to oppose sunday's disputed vote of the catalonia government insists that the referendum will go ahead as planned. and tragedy strikes at a french football match with several reports to supporters a severely injured after a stadium barrier collapsed during a goal celebration. also coming up clashes erupt at a neo nazi rally in sweden police in golf and bird detained dozens amid the violence that left several people hurt. warner. i met her man welcome to the program tensions are rising as catalonia prepares to hold its independence referendum on sunday the catalan authorities say that things are in place for the vote to go ahead as fane's central government is calling the ballot illegal and has sent thousands of police officers to the region just stop it . colonial which is home to more than seven and a half million people already has a high degree of autonomy but the catalan government has pledged to declare independence from spain within forty eight hours if the yes side wins. ahead of sunday's planned independence folks the cavalry has well a

to make sure madrid's police do not close them down. and in the bundesliga vanda women and how borgs inability to school has cost them points can't deny financial stocks life into their tax. money welcome to the program growing tension between the u.s. and north korea is at the top of the agenda in meetings between chinese officials and u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson to listen is in beijing for talks with his chinese counterparts and with president xi jinping the u.s. views china as crucial to attempts to stop north korea developing nuclear weapons china has strong economic ties with pyongyang accounting for around ninety percent of its foreign trade. and for more let's bring in correspondent stephen barr awake who's standing by for us in seoul in south korea stephen it's good to see you so the u.s. is china has quite a couldn't preventing military confrontation with north korea but what specifically is it asking of china what the u.s. really wants to do is squeeze north korea economically and china is really key to that since so much of north korea's economic activity d

on the eve of the independence referendum rallies take place in both madrid and barcelona to oppose sunday's vote of the catalonian government insists that it will go ahead . and in the bundesliga verda braman and hamburg inability to score has cost them points can tonight's match spark life into their attacks. i'm not a quote often welcome to the program u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson says the u.s. is in contact with north korea over its nuclear weapons program and it's probing the country's willingness to talk tellers and made the remarks in beijing where he's been meeting with president paying and other officials he also called for a calming of the situation over north korea the u.s. use china as crucial to attempts to stop killing and developing nuclear weapons china has strong economic ties with north korea accounting for about ninety percent of its foreign trade. earlier i spoke to steven burrill wake our correspondent in seoul south korea i started by asking him how important china's role is in developing channels of communication between washington and pyongyang if u.

independence on sunday madrid says that's illegal and has sent thousands of police to the region but kut want to thore say everything is in place for this vote to go ahead. these are the ballot boxes that the leaders of self-governing catalonia say its citizens will use to vote in the planned referendum from spain on sunday and i was drive from the catalan capital barcelona where thirty's in the town of vic insist residents will be able to vote despite the ban from madrid. mayor says for her the issue is personal but. for me the worst punishment would be to go out into the streets and not be able to give my citizens the opportunity to express their opinion and decide. i am not afraid of what the spanish government can do because we are not committing any crime. invicta hoping sunday's vote will go ahead. but the spanish government has other ideas it says the planned ballot threatens the country's very foundations. the professional. secessionist process is illegal and it is based on illegal premises don't believe the obligation of the rule of law and if every single government is to p

independence referendum will go ahead. madrid's government considers it a legal and is doing all they can to block it, including deploying 10,000 offers to -- officers to the region to block ballots and arrest local officials facilitating the vote. i am joined here by our international affairs editor. things are very uncertain as to how this will unfold on sunday. we have caps on officials -- atalan officials holding press conference moments ago. what will come out of it? by the viceheld president of the region and a foreign affairs official, and a top government spokesman as well. toit was really a platform blast the spanish government once again and really to turn up the heat on madrid. that was the main purpose of this press conference. it was really a platform for -- them to criticize madrid and sound like the reasonable side in this conflict, saying that this is about democracy rather than about independence it's self. so that is one thing that all the officials kept emphasizing. it is about whether the people can express themselves freely rather than voting for independence or not. so

away from spain but madrid. says sunday's referendum is illegal and cannot be allowed to go ahead now about seven and a half million people live in the catalonian region of northern spain its capital of course is barcelona catalogue officials are calling for a peaceful vote but thousands of extra police officers have been sent to catalonia and they've seized millions of ballots. it's hard to ignore what's happening here in barcelona and across catalonia the abundance of catalan flags isn't something new in this well the part of northeastern spain but their significance has taken on a greater meaning ahead of the unauthorized independence referendum. society has long been divided over what is best for the future of this region of seven and a half million people recent polls have shown those in favor of independence stands at around forty percent but our divisions in catalonia are growing deep. in order to understand we met noémi and event two sisters from boston who run a small bar in the center of the city marianna is in favor of an independent catalonia noaimi wants catalonia to rem

go to music art in a soviet music academy near madrid so souls mother and the two youngest children moved to spain while her father stayed in argentina with the do older ones two years later sold moved to the basel music academy to continue studying with her teacher even money get d. so the whole family moved to the basel region and was reunited again. i mean i could never have imagined that i'd hear so much classical music and that i'd live in europe if any of the. i'm. always open to new ideas so all reclaim interested in baroque music and she and her brother andres founded on osama got better the community of the group is still very important to them both the ensemble explores both well known and less familiar baroque pieces in long rehearsals work that saul greatly enjoys even somehow these breaks are so important. i'm living longer. but. i think the name of which i seriously doubt it which is yes we have many similar ideas but also many different ones and vantage playing with saw is a simplex we can say things more directly than we can to someone who's not part of the family us

i'll try try going forward my sack i lived in madrid as you know because last time we had here number two you had the stream i was in madrid i lived in madrid for almost four years. i think. there is no. there is no who hired or sorry violating the freedom of speech and he signed i've been in madrid you were able to speak. obviously in barcelona you were able to speak no sides are silent it's different media the different. portion of court. being like on t.v. two times i don't know what is my question outside of katz no no no i'm not i'm in spain there's a plurality of. i think there's more people than we think that are in favor of self-determination because they see it as legitimate but the way it's now being handled by catalonia and political and the parliament has really really worried many people in spain and it's now being taken as a huge advance to the rule of law ok let's get some more of our community in there we just got this tweet just a couple minutes ago from a leader and i'll give it to you alfred well he says what does catalan independence have in common with brac

madrid. mayor says for her the issue is personal. but i mean. for me the worst punishment would be to go out into the streets and not be able to give my citizens the opportunity to express their opinion and decide. but. i am not afraid of what the spanish government can do because we are not committing any crime. invicta hoping sunday's vote will go ahead. but the spanish government has other ideas it says the planned ballot threatens the country's very foundations. is the professional. secessionist process is illegal and it is based on illegal premises don't believe the other legation of the rule of law and if every single government is to prevent it from happening. this is a specialist initiative is only trying to destroy spain. in barcelona the farmers brought their tractors on to the streets to back their demand to hold the referendum. polls suggest catalans are evenly divided on how they would divert. what is the tensions already running high alright let's cross over to our correspondent. foley ellis joins us now from the spanish capital madrid how well you've just returned from bar

madrid and barcelona to oppose sunday's disputed vote but the catalonian government insists that it will go ahead . also coming up their buddies in beijing it seems but will china and the united states crack the north korea crisis the us secretary of state gets a warm welcome from his chinese counterpart and tillerson says the u.s. is in direct contact with north korea also coming up. in the bundesliga verda braman and hamburg's inability to score has cost them points and tonight's match spark of life into their attacks. i'm happy quite often welcome to the program tensions are rising as catalonia prepares to hold its independence referendum on sunday spain's central government is calling the vote illegal and has sent thousands of police officers to the region but catalan authorities say everything is in place for the. to go ahead however there are plenty of voices in catalonia and elsewhere in spain but do not support the referendum. protesters in madrid demonstrating against sunday's referendum on catalonian independence the spanish government is determined to make the vote imposs

. madrid is also planning to take over polling stations in catalonia as it increases its police presence in the region. well the region's minister for foreign affairs has called on europe to intervene in the situation he ses by trying to block the vote madrid is violating the democratic principles of the european union the call echoes the council on presidents earlier statements accusing the european commission of turning its back on his region's right to vote. i was going to i think you will have earned the right to be heard this is something that has not happened up to now this is something the european commission has been deaf to they will not be able to continue ignoring this issue while catalans voiced their anger at madrid journalists have been trying to pin down the e.u. to get its view of the media briefing this week r.t. spoke to one of the reporters who is there. now all you have a double standard in freedom of expression whilst found that four thousand gaddy and in other stand out for the throne yet you condemn it when they shut down cambodia daily but you stay silent

catalonia as the independence referendum approaches rallies take place and both madrid and barcelona to oppose sunday's vote for the catalonian government insist that the vote will go ahead. and in the bundesliga better braman and hamburg's inability to score has cost them points can tonight's match spark life into their attacks. i'm happy quite often welcome to the program u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson says the u.s. is in contact with north korea over its nuclear weapons program and is probing the country's willingness to talk tillerson made the remarks in beijing where he's held meetings centering on north korea and trade the u.s. use china as crucial to attempts to stop nor. korea developing nuclear weapons china has strong economic ties with the anyang accounting for about ninety percent of its foreign trade to discuss this further let's bring in correspondent stephen borowitz who is standing by for us in seoul in south korea stephen good to have you with us rex tillerson says today the u.s. is in contact with north korea probing its willingness to talk now how important a r

barcelona and in madrid for rallies to oppose sunday's disputed vote but the catalonian government insists of the referendum will go ahead as planned. also coming up u.s. secretary of state rex tillerson says washington is in direct contact with north korea the revelation comes as tillerson met with chinese leaders to discuss taining north korea's nuclear ambitions. and have equal abbas and welcome to the program tensions are rising as catalonia prepares to hold its independence referendum on sunday catalan authorities say everything is in place for the vote to go ahead but spain central government is calling the ballot illegal and has sent thousands of police officers to the region to stop it spanish residents who oppose holding the vote at all use the eve of the referendum to speak out against it. the protesters in madrid demonstrating against sunday's referendum on catalonia independence the spanish government is determined to make the vote impossible because a lot of fishes are pushing ahead with the bad polling on friday night yes campaigners turned out for their final rally.

back i lived in madrid as you know because last time we had here at the stream i was in madrid i lived in madrid for almost four years i think. there is no. there's no hard oh. sorry my relating the freedom of speech and sign i've been. able to speak i've been and always in barcelona able to speak no sides are silent it's different media different and. portion of. being live on t.v. . my question outside of cats no no no i'm not i think in spain there's a pure run t. of. i think there's more people than we think that are in favor of self-determination because they say that's legit tonight but the way it's now being handled by catalonia and political and the parliament hans really really worried many people in spain and it's now being taken as a huge offense to the rule of law ok let's get some more of our community in there we just got this tweet just a couple minutes ago from walid and i'll give it to you alfred well he says what does catalan independence have in common with bracks it eddie so let's fast forward let's say the referendum happens it passes so there is independence on th

not. a political party. opposes that position as does the spanish government in madrid it's illegal because it violates the spanish constitution and current laws it's against the law. in all parts of town people are campaigning to convince fellow citizens of their stance on the issue. independence is an indispensable tool for building a continent republic which will serve to create a new society. this view is gaining more and more support in s. but again these demonstrators chant vote vote. of course that has an impact on me as a man and neighbor. it's a tragedy that contributes to not a unity not consensus catalonia is deeply divided the mayor is seeking common ground a dedicated european he doesn't want to cut that. independence won't help us achieve our aims as a country or as a community. instead we should be seeking to become more european and organize on a continental level. only with. the debate is dominating the programme of the local radio station the mayor has seen sentiment against him growing. social media is full of insults and disrespectful posts i think that's partial

demonstrations have been stays throughout the day cross the capital and capital. in mali madrid spanish unionists staged a rally there against the vote in front of the sea. hall activists were seen singing the anthem of the fascist spanish followings party a number of protesters also gave nazi salutes and as tensions mount between madrid and barcelona officials from both sides have been trading accusations extremism. if there is disturbance it will clearly be on the side of those who are advocating the referendum are. adopting nazi like by you know pointing out people who. are against the referendum all you have yet another is a government of real horror has crossed a very dangerous red line has decided to resurrect the best of franco as. june one demonstration a man attempted to ted down a pro independence banner from boston in this town hall but after trying to do so for over a minute to pull down that sign which read more democracy the protester eventually gave up his body to coach of the reports from the capital and kaput. this saturday as they were last on the crucial day before th

tense, between madrid and the catalans? what concerns me and i think the ft! right to carry this on the front page and put the photograph in as well... this is going to be a problem because catalonia wants independence from spain and is a referendum on it, we have heard this before. and the establishment might very or fairly be accused of not wanting any of this to happen so because appears to be on rest, which you always get in divisive opinions, in go heavy— handed you always get in divisive opinions, in go heavy—handed police and suddenly, excuse, riots on the streets, we will cancel the referendum. it goes to the core of spain asa referendum. it goes to the core of spain as a big player in europe, 40 million people, spain as a child when it comes to democracy. i say that with great admiration. it has not been around spain for more than 40 years. therefore it is very important to us and everybody that they allow the exercise of democracy and honour the result. technically, the sort of referendum on independence is illegal in spain? that is what the madrid government says. bar

of the catalans want the vote to go ahead while madrid is now trying to block the referendum that's scheduled for sunday in the run up to the vote madrid confiscated campaigning materials and began newspapers from publishing anything regarding the voting but it's not stopped activists putting up posters and banners in support of the referendum here's one of the what one of the activists had to say. this is a fight for those right to vote on referendum sounds to me but those are the funds over. you know being able to say that a. spanish authorities have already arrested fourteen regional officials and seize up to ten million ballot papers the official campaign website has also been blocked and madrid is increasing its presence in catalonia by sending extra police and is planning to take over polling stations. but not all catalans are in favor of breaking away from spain something woodridge is in the right. if you just a little bit people here will support your side of people so you could see it was believe you but they didn't really go to your face isn't the only time you smile on t.

. catalonia has often tried to break away from the central spanish power in madrid. on october 1, they will have the chance to vote to bececome their own nation. a green light for the independence referendum. on wednesday evening, the catalonian regional parliament answered calls for a referendum. the controversial decision was defended by the regional president. , itccording to spanish law is clear that the government is not perpetrating any crimes here. >> conservative party members walked out in protest of the referendum. while the spanish government has already branded the ballot illegitimate and said it is not democratic but a show of strength. >> what we have witnessed today in the catalonian parliament is an act of strength and not a political debate. a strong act against democracy and the rights of the parliament and the palace of civil servants. >> in the streets of barcelona, people- the number of those inin mbering those against the referendum. .> that is a dictatorship >> after doing something shamefeful, forcing rules and regulations and laws to impose a project. ofthey say the

they don't have you know they don't have the people of catalonia. thank you if they. if a. madrid strongly opposes the independence and is investigating over seven hundred cattle and mayors who pledged their support for the campaign last week madrid is doing all it can to scupper the referendum which is set to take place on october the first spanish authorities have told cattle and media outlets to stop publishing content and adverts backing independence while police have raided a printing house the country's prime minister commended the drive to stop the breakaway. it is necessary to congratulate in particular the civil guard city that have seized more than one hundred thousand cattle on government propaganda posters last week the spanish constitutional court suspended legislation passed in the catholic parliament which allowed the vote to take place and on friday barcelona the region's capital was given just forty eight hours to sign an agreement guaranteeing the public money will not be spent on the referendum if it is madrid is threatening to seize control of a part of catalon

mounting between madrid and barcelona with both sides trading accusations of extremism. if there is disturbance it would. clearly be on the side of those who are advocating the referendum are. adopting nazi like by you know pointing out people who. are against the referendum. if you had better go and win over a haunted house cross the very dangerous red glowing he has decided super resurrect the best stuff probably could. discuss this issue further i'm not going to live medina question of a boss alone a day not what's the atmosphere like there in the city of the mood. while this saturday is the last and the crucial debut for the referendum on the independence of castle law. now we've seen a lot of movement happening around the region and in the city as well now this morning spanish civil guard read at the center of telecommunications and to acknowledge it or for information to switch off applications that could be used to count the voting on sunday spanish police cordon of the building off but he's presence has been tightened and the city we see increased really is still an old majo