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Catalonia goes on general strike to reject the referendum trial verdict

  • Roads and highways blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled

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VilaWeb
18.10.2019 - 14:38
Actualització: 18.10.2019 - 16:38

Catalonia is holding a general strike this Friday to protest against the guilty verdict on the 2017 referendum leaders, the lengthy prison sentences and Spanish repression. From early in the morning, citizens supporting the protest are blocking several roads including the country’s two highways: AP-7 (in La Jonquera, near the French border) and AP-2 (in Tarrés, in the west).

Some other roads across Catalonia were also been cut off by protesters joining the strike, including N-II, N-340, C-25, C-55, C-14, N-145 and C-12, as well as several key avenues in Barcelona. Some public transport lines are also interrupted.

This Friday is set to be the fifth day of protests, marches and demonstrations. The strike has already had some impact, including a decrease in the electricity usage, a halt in the production of Seat car manufacturer factory, and the suspension of all sort of public events.

In the afternoon, a big demonstration at 5pm will take place in Barcelona and will welcome the thousands of protestors who have participated in the 100-km Freedom Marches during the last three days.

13.33h

Closed Apple Store at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona.

12.19h

Iconic Sagrada Família in Barcelona closes its doors as protestors block entrances.

11.33h

Pictures from the general strike in Catalonia.

11.07h

Barcelona harbour stevedores join the strike and cut Via Laietana.

11.02h

Tractors block the N-II road close to Girona.

10.17h

Empty streets in Barcelona.

09.40h

Demonstrators with "We will not accept the sentence" banner.

09.35h

People sit on Plaça Espanya in Barcelona to block traffic.

09.33h

85% less buyers at Mercabarna fish market this morning.

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