Sweden: Dozens arrested after clashes erupt between antifa and far-right demo
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Sweden: Dozens arrested after clashes erupt between antifa and far-right demo 2017-09-30 23:13 Swedish police report dozens of activists have been arrested on Saturday in the country's second largest city of Gothenburg, during clashes, which involved far-right groups, anti-fascists and police officers. An estimated 600 supporters of the extreme right-wing Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) held a march through the city, causing fierce resistance from thousands of anti-fascist protesters. According to Hans Lippens, Gothenburg police spokespersong, «The counter-protesters tried to attack these (NRM) just beyond the Liseberg event space. We've managed to stop them here by the bridge and pushed this back.» Originally, the Nordic Resistance Movement was supposed to start not far from Gothenburg Maesse, which is currently hosting a book fair, and then proceed towards the Old Ullevi football stadium. However, upon reaching Liseberg station, on their way to the starting point, right-wing demonstrators began to clash with those who opposed them, and the police were forced to intervene and separate the groups. USA: Thousands take to Washington streets to march for racial justice 2017-09-30 23:19 Thousands of people took to the streets of Washington DC on Saturday as part of two marches aimed at highlighting racial injustices. The March for Racial Justice and March for Black Women gathered at Lincoln Park in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood before proceeding together to the Justice Department and the national Mall. “"We have really witnessed a resurgence in terms of a public arena of the white supremacy and racism, that has been protected and comforted by this administration, and by all the other folks that are engaged or supporting this administration,” Raylar Scott, a reverend, said. The marches come in the wake of US President Trump’s criticism of black NFL players who kneel in protest of police brutality, as well as his reluctance to condemn neo-Nazi attacks in Charlottesville in August. Spain: Catalan farmers park tractors outside polling stations to support independence vote 2017-09-30 23:20 A handful of Catalan farmers parked their tractors at the electoral college in Les Borges Blanques, Saturday, as part of an initiative to park near polling stations to show their support for the Catalan independence referendum. The Spanish government has deemed the referendum, which is set to take place on October 1, «illegal.» The Constitutional Court suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. Russia: 'It's a fantastic arena' — FIFA delegation inspects Nizhny Novgorod stadium 2017-09-30 23:29 A FIFA delegation, together with representatives from the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC), inspected the construction works at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, on Saturday. The stadium is one of the venues to be used in the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Russia. The FIFA delegation, led by Competitions Director Colin Smith, was shown around the stadium where they inspected the work that is being carried out. Speaking to journalists, Smith said, «Construction works in the stadium are now reaching completion, I'm sure you'll agree it's a fantastic arena, nice and bright and airy.» Alexey Sorokin, LOC Chief, said that there is “a big will” in the Nizhny Novgorod region to get all the preparations sorted for next year's World Cup. The 2018 FIFA World Cup it is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities across Russia, with the final being expected to take place in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Italy: Violent clashes erupt with water cannons and fireworks for third day of anti-G7 protests in Turin 2017-09-30 23:32 Violent clashes erupted between protesters and police in Turin on Saturday, as anti-G7 demonstrators attempted to make their way to the Venaria palace, where the G7 ministerial meeting on labour is taking place. Protesters launched fireworks and smoke bombs at police, who responded with the use of tear gas. One person was reportedly arrested and four police officers were injured. G7 experts and representatives are meeting in Turin for a working meeting to discuss opportunities for innovation and technology with the «I7 Innovator's Strategic Advisory team.» The meetings will focus on the increasing role of digitalisation, data protection and privacy. Spain: 'Madrilenians for the Right to Decide' show solidarity with Catalan referendum 2017-09-30 23:40 A group of Madrlienians held a rally in support of the Catalan independence referendum, in the Spanish capital, on Saturday, during which they spread a giant Catalan flag across a square. The participants also held placards reading «Madrid for democracy and the right to decide.» The group's spokesperson, Pedro Casas, stated, «There are many people here in Madrid, much more than they want us to think, who are in favour of democracy, a direct democracy, a democracy where people can decide about their future.» The Catalan government has called a referendum on October 1 that has been deemed “illegal” by the Spanish government. The Constitutional Court has suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. USA: Ruptly cameras gain access to Russian consular residence before deadline to vacate 2017-10-01 01:19 Porcelain dolls and Russian books stood in the vacated rooms in the Russian consular residence in San Francisco, Friday, two days before the deadline for its vacation, on Sunday. Russian diplomats were allowed to remain in the premises until this date, following the announcement on September 1 by the US State Department of the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco, as well as a consular annex in New York City and a a chancery annex in Washington DC. The move comes in response to Moscow's decision to reduce US diplomatic staff in Russia as a response to the introduction of new US sanctions by the Trump administration. Spain: Aragon rallies for Catalan 'right to decide' 2017-10-01 04:40 Scores of people rallied in Zaragoza (Saragossa), the regional capital of Aragon, Saturday, in support of Sunday's Catalan independence referendum. The rally was reportedly organised by the 'Marchas por la Dignidad' ('Marches of dignity') movement. The group's spokesperson, David Ubico, stated that «by defending Catalonia's right to decide, we are defending democratic liberty of all people in the country.» The demonstrators held placards reading «Voting is not a crime but a right,» demanding that the Catalan independence vote takes place. The Spanish government has deemed the Catalan referendum «illegal.» The Constitutional Court suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. Spain: Tractors roll into Barcelona to protect polling stations ahead of vote 2017-10-01 05:39 Farmers from Catalonia's Barbens parked some 20 tractors outside designated voting stations in Barcelona, Saturday, as part of an initiative to park near polling stations to show their support for the Catalan independence referendum. Some 163 schools, which are set to be used as polling stations, have been occupied by Barcelona residents in a bid to ensure that the vote takes place. The Spanish government has deemed the referendum, which is set to take place on October 1, «illegal.» The Constitutional Court suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. Spain: Voters gather outside polling station hours before Catalan referendum 2017-10-01 06:21 Voters gathered outside a polling station in Barcelona, Sunday morning, hours before the opening of the Catalan independence referendum, despite the Spanish government having deemed it an illegal ballot. Referendum supporters have braced for a contentious day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain’s Constitutional Court over the last weeks. Spain: Civil Guard raids Catalonia's Information Security Centre hours before vote 2017-10-01 08:03 The Spanish Civil Guard personnel raided Catalonia's Information Security Centre (CESICAT), Saturday, in an attempt to ensure all applications and computer services allowing electronic vote in the Catalan referendum have been blocked following a Supreme Court ruling the previous day. The Spanish Civil Guard personnel raided the Centre of Telecommunications and Information Technology of the Generalitat de Catalunya (CTTI) earlier in the day. The Spanish government has deemed the referendum, which is set to take place on October 1, «illegal.» The Constitutional Court suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. Haiti: Violence erupts as anti-government continues in Port-au-Prince 2017-10-01 08:05 Unrest continued in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, Saturday, as protesters took to the streets calling onto President Jovenel Moise to step down following the publication of a national budget which demonstrators believe to have a negative impact on the country's poor. The unpopular budget plan is set to introduce tax hikes and is expected to come into effect on October 1. The Senate approved the national budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 despite overwhelming concerns over its adding to the country's debt. The new budget will come into effect on October 1 once fully ratified, according to Haitian law. Spain: Basque throws support behind Catalan referendum in Bilbao 2017-10-01 08:07 Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Bilbao city in the Basque Country, Saturday, in support of Sunday's Catalan independence referendum. Some of the demonstrators also voiced their desire to follow Catalan's path to independence from Spain. General Coordinator of the Basque pro-independence coalition Euskal Herria Bildu (EH Bildu), Arnaldo Otegui, who attended the march, expressed that the demonstrators came «to support the Catalan people and their institutions, to say that tomorrow there is a referendum on the self-determination of Catalonia, with which we agree.» He went on to stress that while «it is good that there is solidarity» with the Catalan people, the Basque Country «also has to start its own path towards the recovery of sovereignty.» The Spanish government has deemed the Catalan referendum «illegal.» The Constitutional Court suspended the Catalan referendum law, following an appeal from the Spanish government. It will be suspended until the court reaches a decision. Spain: Tension looms as police reinforces presence outside Barcelona polling station 2017-10-01 08:18 Police cars and ambulances made their way to a polling station in Barcelona, Sunday morning, hours before the opening of the Catalan independence referendum, which the Spanish government deemed an illegal ballot. Referendum supporters have braced for a contentious day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. USA: Russian consular residence vacated in San Francisco as deadline approaches *EXCLUSIVE* 2017-10-01 08:20 The moving operation was drawing to a close in the Russian consular residence in San Francisco, Saturday, two days before the deadline for its vacation on Sunday. Russian diplomats were allowed to remain in the premises until this date, following the announcement on September 1 by the US State Department of the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco, as well as a consular annex in New York City and a chancery annex in Washington DC. The move comes in response to Moscow's decision to reduce US diplomatic staff in Russia as a response to the introduction of new US sanctions by the Trump administration. Испания в истерике из-за возможного отделения Каталонии 2017-10-01 08:28 Сегодня в Каталонии пройдет референдум. Голосование будет проходить на фоне масштабных митингов по всей стране и давления со стороны властей. Стычки с полицией, драки. На один из избирательных участков даже трактора пригнали, чтобы заблокировать правоохранителей. Тем временем, полиция закрыла почти все участки для проведения референдума. Вероятность отделения довела Испанию буквально до истерики. В Австрии вступает в силу запрет на ношение никаба и бурки в общественных местах 2017-10-01 08:29 С 1 октября на территории Австрии официально вступает в силу запрет на ношение в общественных местах мусульманской одежды, полностью закрывающей лицо, а также медицинских масок без предписаний врача и маскарадных масок не в праздничные дни. Yemen: Thousands commemorate Ashura in Sanaa 2017-10-01 08:29 Thousands of people hit the streets of Yemen's capital of Sanaa to celebrate the Shia Muslim festival of Ashura, Saturday. Ashura, which takes place on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic Hijri calendar, is a day of mourning which commemorates the killing of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as his family and companions at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram, 61 AH (10 October, 680 AD). UK: Police evacuate London's Old Street tube station following reports of man 'acting suspiciously' 2017-10-01 08:30 Armed police rushed to London's Old Street tube station, Saturday, following reports of a man «acting suspiciously.» The British Transport Police and firearms officers were also dispatched to the scene. Passengers were evacuated following the incident. Several people also reported hearing a bang at the station. No firearm was discovered at the scene. The tube station was later reopened after it was understood that nothing suspicious was found at the scene. За рубежом остаются более 28 тыс. пассажиров «ВИМ Авиа» 2017-10-01 08:30 Рано утром в московском аэропорту «Внуково» приземлился самолет «ВИМ-Авиа». Домой вернулись еще несколько сотен туристов. Всего за эти выходные авиакомпании выполнят 42 рейса. Они перевезут около пяти тысяч человек. По словам главы ведомства Максима Соколова, на утро 1 октября за рубежом находились около 28 с половиной тысяч пассажиров «ВИМ-Авиа». Бузову оштрафовали за езду на кровати по улицам Москвы 2017-10-01 08:45 Телеведущая ехала по улицам Москвы. Перевозить людей вне салона автомобиля запрещено, поэтому теперь Бузовой грозит административное наказание. I GOAT love for you! Animal kingdom blesses love birds’ wedding at Moscow Zoo 2017-10-01 08:54 A couple from Moscow became the first to be wedded at the Moscow Zoo, after walking down the isle on Saturday. The newlywed exchanged their yeses in a recently renovated 19th-century villa, which, apart from weddings, will also be used for exhibitions and lectures. «At first it was unexpected. Then we became interested because we got to know that we would be the first [couple to do this]. It turned out to be interesting,» said the groom, Anton, said after the ceremony. Сотни человек собрались перед избирательными участками в Барселоне 2017-10-01 11:00 Ранее правительство Каталонии объявило, что подготовлены свыше двух тысяч участков, куда смогут прийти почти 5,5 миллиона избирателей В России смягчили ограничения на выезд должников за границу 2017-10-01 11:02 Новые правила вступили в силу 1 октября. Теперь разрешение на пересечение границы будет выдаваться в течении суток после получения судебным приставом информации о погашении долга. Режиссера Олега Сенцова этапируют в Заполярье 2017-10-01 14:13 Об этом он сам написал в письме правозащитнице Зое Световой. Сенцов считает, что его переводят в самую северную колонию России - поселок харп на Ямале. ФИФА может отстранить сборную Испании от чемпионата мира 2018 2017-10-01 14:13 Референдум в Каталонии может нанести болезненный удар по испанскому футболу. ФИФА не исключает возможности отстранения сборной Испании от международных соревнований, в том числе и чемпионата мира 2018 года. 40 человек пострадали в столкновениях с полицией в Каталонии 2017-10-01 14:18 Против участников референдума в Барселоне начали применять резиновые пули и шумовые гранаты. «Специальный репортаж». В атомной энергетике грядет смена поколений 2017-10-01 14:21 В 2017 году в России планируют запустить сразу два новых энергоблока АЭС: на Ленинградской и Ростовской станциях. Как идет подготовка? Какую долю занимает атомная энергетика в энергобалансе страны? И как строят и тестируют реакторы нового поколения? Московские целители залечивают горожан до последнего рубля 2017-10-01 14:22 После обращения к целительнице московская пенсионерка лишилась квартиры. Впрочем, ничего сверхъестественного следователи в этом не видят. Квадратные метры у москвички отобрали безо всякой магии, залечив до последнего рубля. Единственный на Северном Кавказе: Особый взвод выполняет особые задачи 2017-10-01 14:24 1 октября свой профессиональный праздник отмечают Сухопутные войска. Личный состав и ветеранов самого многочисленного вида вооруженных сил России уже поздравил президент Владимир Путин. Как проходит служба единственного на Северном Кавказе конного вьючно-транспортного взвода, который также входит в состав Сухопутных войск? Spain: Griona polling station mired in violence as police and voters face off 2017-10-01 14:25 Spanish Civil Guard police cracked down on voters assembled outside a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis, near the Catalan city of Girona, Sunday, soon after polls opened in an independence referendum the Spanish government deemed illegal. Security forces and protesters clashed as security forces attempted to smash into the polling station to prevent voters from parking in the referendum. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes in 2,315 polling stations across Catalonia. Referendum supporters have braced for a contentious day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. Город-парк: В Москве до конца года благоустроят более 100 зон отдыха горожан 2017-10-01 14:30 Чтобы прогуляться по осенним аллеям, жителям отдаленных районов столицы вовсе не обязательно ехать в центр города. До конца года в столице благоустроят более сотни городских парков, причем почти половина из них — совершенно новые. Там, где еще недавно были пустыри и промзоны, сегодня создают современные пространства для отдыха. Spain: Police storms into polling station as govt. tightens grip on Catalan vote 2017-10-01 14:30 Spanish civil guard smashed their way into a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis, Sunday, as the Spanish government moves to counter the ongoing referendum on Catalan independence. Security forces broke into the glass façade of the station, while poll organisers attempted to flee with materials related to the referendum. The police continued to tour the building, conducting searches in numerous places and left securing a plastic bag stuffed with unverified materials. At least 38 people have reportedly sustained injuries as clashes between voters and security forces escalated, with reports of rubber pellets and batons used against protesters. Referendum supporters have braced for a contentious day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes in more than 2,000 polling stations across Catalonia, with more than 200 stations in Barcelona alone. Москвичей обещали «согреть» к понедельнику 2017-10-01 14:39 Москва впала в циклоническую депрессию, всю неделю горожан пробивал осенний озноб, причем не только на улице. Зябли москвичи и в офисах, и в своих квартирах. Отопление дали, но пока только в половине столичных домов. Согреть всех комунальщики обещают к понедельнику. Крах «подмосковной Швейцарии»: песчаные браконьеры разрыли весь Одинцовский район 2017-10-01 14:44 Добыча полезных ископаемых ведется в промышленных масштабах, но ни одного разрешения на разработку карьеров у коммерсантов нет. Многочисленные проверки и уголовные дела ситуацию не спасают. А тех, кто пытается помешать прибыльному бизнесу, жестоко наказывают. Реновация в Москве: первые новоселы переедут в новые квартиры уже в начале 2018 года 2017-10-01 14:45 Больше 200 за 4 года. Столичные власти назвали адреса площадок, где будут возведены первые дома для переселения москвичей по программе реновации. Строить обещают быстро — кто-то будет справлять новоселье уже через три месяца. Технология обмана: в Москве шантажисты вымогают деньги у «виноватых» водителей 2017-10-01 14:48 В Москве объявилась новая группа мошенников, которые специализируются на шантаже автомобилистов. Водителя останавливают, убеждают в том, что он сбил пешехода, и, естественно, требуют деньги. Разоблачить преступников практически невозможно, если только их не взяли с поличным. «Песня с историей»: «Мой папа был дальнобойщиком» Татьяны Овсиенко 2017-10-01 14:53 Один из самых знаменитых женских хитов, который стал неформальным гимном целой профессии, − «Мой папа был дальнобойщиком» Татьяны Овсиенко. Песня появилась в 1996 году, который запомнился не только музыкой. Тогда в России введен мораторий на смертную казнь, а группа «Восток» заявила, что миражи − «это наша жизнь». Подробности − в программе «Песня с историей». «ВИМ-Авиа» прекращает регулярные рейсы в Симферополь и Сочи 2017-10-01 15:12 Также стало известно, что перевозчик совершит сегодня еще 20 полетов, в том числе из Турции. Spain: Civil guard and protesters face off in Sant Carles de la Rapita, dozens reported injured.backup 2017-10-01 16:24 Spanish Civil Guards clashed with protesters in the Catalan town of Sant Carles de la Rapita, on Sunday. Dozens were reportedly injured after the Civil Guard arrived at the polling center where around 200 people were waiting to vote. Scuffles erupted after a Catalan police officer asked the Spanish Civil Guard to calm the crowd. Agents of the Civil Guard have reportedly taken away empty ballot boxes. Referendum supporters have braced themselves for a tense day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes in 2,315 polling stations across Catalonia, with more than 200 stations in Barcelona alone. Резня в Марселе: преступник застрелен 2017-10-01 16:28 Мужчина, вооруженный ножом, начал нападать на прохожих, два человека получили ранения. Силами полиции преступник был ликвидирован. Afghanistan: Hundreds partake in bloody Ashura procession 2017-10-01 16:48 Hundreds of Afghani Shiite Muslims partook in a mass self-flagellation to commemorate the Shia festival of Ashura, on Sunday, in Kabul. Ashura, which takes place on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic Hijri calendar, is a day of mourning which commemorates the killing of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as his family and companions at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram, 61 AH (10 October, 680 AD). Станции метро «Фили» и «Студенческая» приняли пассажиров после реконструкции 2017-10-01 16:54 На станциях москвичей ждут стеклянные витражи, современное освещение и новая навигация. Власти Каталонии потребовали отставки представителя испанского правительства 2017-10-01 16:56 Полиция применила резиновые пули и дымовые шашки против сторонников независимости Каталонии. Авария на ГРЭС: Якутск встал в пробках 2017-10-01 16:58 Режим чрезвычайной ситуации введен в Якутии после аварии на ГРЭС. Такое решение принял глава МЧС России Владимир Пучков. В воскресенье город остался без воды, отопления и света. Сейчас их подача в большинство районов восстановлена. Правительство Испании отвергает все обвинения в жестокости полиции 2017-10-01 17:00 В Мадриде заявляют, что действия стражей порядка в отношении участников референдума в Каталонии были оправданы. В Якутске полностью восстановили подачу электричества 2017-10-01 17:12 Об этом сообщает пресс-служба правительства Якутии. Напомним, столица региона и ее пригороды были обесточены из-за аварии на местной ГРЭС. Правительство Красноярского края ушло в отставку 2017-10-01 17:13 Временно исполняющий обязанности губернатора Красноярского края Александр Усс отправил в отставку правительство региона. Министры продолжат исполнять свои обязанности в переходный период, пишет ТАСС. Spain: Madrid unionists rally against Catalan independence on day of referendum vote 2017-10-01 17:23 Spanish unionists took to the streets of Madrid, Sunday, to protest against the Catalan independence referendum. The protesters exhibited numerous Spanish flags and sang patriotic songs and chants. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes at 2,315 polling stations across in the referendum, on Sunday, which has been deemed «illegal» by the Spanish government. Spain: 'There has not been referendum,' insists Spanish Deputy PM 2017-10-01 17:30 Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria insisted that “there has not been referendum, nor even the appearance of one,” during a press conference on Sunday afternoon in Madrid. Saenz de Santamaria affirmed that the Catalan Generalitat has acted completely irresponsibly, while law enforcement units have “obeyed the orders of justice and have applied them with professionally and proportionally.” Despite reports of serious tensions and numerous injured in protests, Saenz de Santamaria maintained that the police were only interested in seizing election materials. «Their target has never been the people, but the voting material. They have always looked after the protection of rights and freedoms,» she maintained. Referendum supporters have braced themselves for a tense day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. Теплый прием: Специальный репортаж Юлии Макаровой 2017-10-01 17:31 С новым отопительным сезоном в России вступил в силу и новый закон о теплоснабжении. Будет ли реформа в отрасли и как это отразится на потребителях? Spain: Voters build barricade outside polling station to prevent police from confiscating ballots 2017-10-01 17:33 Voters built a barricade outside the polling station located at the Industrial School of Barcelona, Sunday, to prevent security forces from seizing ballots and ballot boxes used for the Catalan independence referendum. Local resident Marta Menendez said that, as people saw that the police approaching the polling station, they ran to the school's entrance and constructed a barricade made out of bags and pallets. Referendum supporters have braced for a tense day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes in 2,315 polling stations across Catalonia, with more than 200 stations in Barcelona alone. Глава Каталонии: Безответственное насилие не помешает народу проголосовать 2017-10-01 17:44 В Каталонии, несмотря на запрет Мадрида, проводят референдум о независимости от Испании. По данным правительства Автономного сообщества, для избирателей сейчас открыты 96 процентов участков, явка уже составила около 50 процентов. Голосующих пытаются убрать силой. По данным организаторов референдума, в столкновениях с полицией пострадали более 300 человек. Spain: Catalan govt. calls on EU to impose sanctions on Spanish state 2017-10-01 17:49 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Catalonia Raul Romeva announced that the Catalan government has begun contacting European institutions to impose sanction mechanisms on the Spanish state, during a press conference held Sunday afternoon in Barcelona. Romeva claimed that the actions of the Spanish State «are putting the image of the EU as a guarantor of democracy and human rights at risk.» Referendum supporters have braced themselves for a tense day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. Трое пострадавших в Барселоне — в тяжелом состоянии 2017-10-01 17:54 Основные травмы у пострадавших в Барселоне — от резиновых дубинок.Из 38 пострадавших в тяжелом состоянии находятся трое, рассказала «России 24» Анастасия Седова, медицинский переводчик, работающий на центральной станции скорой помощи в Барселоне. В Каталонии 1 октября проходит референдум о независимости. Spain: Barcelona star Gerard Pique casts vote in Catalan referendum 2017-10-01 17:54 FC Barcelona and Spanish international defender Gerard Pique cast his vote in the Catalan independence referendum in the region’s capital, Sunday. The World Cup champion wrote «I've already voted. Together we are unstoppable defending democracy,» on his Instagram page in Catalan. Despite FC Barcelona's attempts to cancel their La Liga fixture with Las Palmas on Sunday, the match will go ahead behind closed doors with the club refusing to accept a potential points deduction. Barca released a statement condemning «the events which have taken place in many parts of Catalonia in order to prevent citizens exercising their democratic right to free expression.» Резня под крики «Аллах акбар»: возросло число убитых в Марселе 2017-10-01 18:03 На вокзале Сен-Шарль в Марселе неизвестный с ножом напал на людей, погибли два человека. Об этом сообщают местные СМИ. При этом нападавший выкрикивал «Аллах Акбар». Violence proof of state losing control — Former Catalan President 2017-10-01 18:05 SOT, Journalist (Catalan): «How did you feel while voting?» SOT, Artur Mas, Former President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (Catalan): «I felt immensely happy, immensely happy.» Former President of the Generalitat of Catalonia Artur Mas stated that the measures taken by security forces to halt the Catalan independence referendum are the «proof that the Spanish state has completely lost control,» when speaking to the press in Barcelona, Sunday. Mas described the way the police treated the voters outside the numerous polling stations spread throughout the region as «pathetic», «dramatic» and «unacceptable.» «A democratic state in the 21st century cannot allow the police to act in a violent way when people here are simply willing to take a ballot and vote and decide the future of a country,» he concluded. Prompted by a journalist, who asked Mas how he felt as he cast his vote, the former Catalan leader said he «felt immensely happy.» Independence supporters have braced themselves for a tense day, following a crackdown by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. More than 5 million Catalans are expected to cast their votes in 2,315 polling stations across the region. France: Two women dead in train station attack 2017-10-01 18:22 Two women were stabbed to death at Marseille's Saint Charles train station on Sunday in what police say was an act of terror. The knifeman, who reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar» as he carried out the attack, was shot dead police. The attack took place in the early afternoon and the station was evacuated. Spain: Police separate groups protesting for and against referendum on Plaza Catalunya 2017-10-01 19:04 Police officers were forced to step in to separate groups protesting for and against the Catalan independence referendum on Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya, on Sunday. An anti-referendum protest was taking place in the square where, a few hours later, a pro-referendum rally was due to be held. At the conclusion of the anti-referendum protest, some demonstrators remained in the square, waving Spanish flags. They choice to stay provoked people gathering in support of the referendum, and scuffles between the groups ensued. Более 300 человек пострадали при столкновениях с полицией в Каталонии 2017-10-01 19:15 Власти Барселоны назвали происходящее репрессиями. Spain: Unionists led away from Placa de Catalunya as referendum rally commences 2017-10-01 20:01 Thousands of Spanish unionists and Catalan separatists gathered in Placa de Catalunya in Barcelona as tensions mounted over the independence referendum, Sunday. Squadrons of police officers were deployed, with several protesters led away to diffuse potentional clashes. After weeks of unrest following a Spanish Constitutional Court decision to suspend the Catalan referendum law, Catalans in Barcelona have voted in an «illegal» ballot, as deemed by the Spanish government. Матч «Барселона» — «Лас-Пальмас» проходит без зрителей 2017-10-01 20:19 Матч седьмого тура чемпионата Испании по футболу между «Барселоной» и «Лас-Пальмасом» все же состоится. Встреча на «Камп Ноу» началась, но проходит без зрителей. 3 человека погибли при столкновениях с полицией в Каталонии 2017-10-01 21:19 Более 300 жителей региона пострадали. Ротация губернаторов: Путин дает дорогу молодым, но опытным 2017-10-01 21:21 Закончился сентябрь — месяц, за который в России появились 15 новых глав регионов. 11 избрались в Единый день голосования. Четверо назначены президентом временно исполняющими обязанности: США проигрывают России в информационной войне 2017-10-01 21:22 Президент Путин провел совещание Совета Безопасности, где среди прочего затрагивалась и тема нарастающего давления на российские СМИ за рубежом. Понятно, о чем речь. Spain: Civil Guard clash with Mossos officers outside polling station 2017-10-01 23:47 The Spanish civil guard were seen clashing with Mossos officers (of the Catalan police force), outside a polling station in Sant Joan de Vila Torrada, on Sunday, as Catalans went to vote in the region's independence referendum. Referendum supporters have braced themselves for a tense day, following crackdowns by Spanish authorities on polling stations, arrests of Catalan officials and the suspension of the vote by Spain's Constitutional Court over the last weeks. Spain: Massive demos held in Bilbao and Valencia, as people show solidarity with Catalan referendum 2017-10-01 23:58 People in two Spanish cities, Valencia and Bilbao, flooded the streets to voice their support for today's referendum in Catalonia. In Valencia, a huge crowd gathered at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square to show their solidarity with Catalans and condemn attempts to block the referendum from taking place. The demonstration passed without serious incidents, except for several slight verbal clashes between protesters and citizens, local police monitored the rally. In Bilbao the solidarity rally was calm as well, with people standing, holding Catalan flags and banners reading «We want to vote». After weeks of unrest following a Spanish Constitutional Court decision to suspend the Catalan referendum law, Catalans in Barcelona have voted in an «illegal» ballot, as deemed by the Spanish government. Spain: Rajoy's speech booed at public viewing in Barcelona 2017-10-02 00:02 Catalan citizens booed Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy during a public viewing of his address to the nation, on Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya on Sunday, following a day full of clashes with Civil Guard forces. Rajoy drew a barrage of expletives and boos as soon as he appeared on the giant screen, and later on when he declared that no referendum took place on that day. More than 460 people were injured in clashes with police in Barcelona, who fired rubber bullets at voters attempting to cast their ballot in the referendum that has been deemed «illegal» by Madrid. Spain: Police chased out of Catalan town by angry crowd 2017-10-02 00:07 A huge swell of protesters from the southern Catalan town of Mont-roig del Camp forced a squadron of the civil guard to leave the area, on Sunday. The patrol was queuing to enter the town before being met by hundreds of demonstrators who slowly advanced and forced their retreat, on the day of the Catalan independence referendum. Images of Catalan police clashing with voters violently have been spread on social media throughout the polling day, provoking widespread outcry and condemnation. China: Tens of thousands flock to Beijing to celebrate 68th National Day 2017-10-02 01:34 SOT, local resident, (Mandarin): «Beijing is hosting this year’s 19th National Congress so our living standards have improved and the festive mood is getting stronger and stronger. You can see that everyone’s very happy, and it’s from the heart.» Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to Beijing on Sunday to mark the start of China’s week-long National Day celebrations or Golden Week. The capital prepared for the influx by decorating buildings with the national flag and lining the streets with flowers. Tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City and the Quinmen ancient business street are particularly popular. “Beijing is hosting this year’s 19th National Congress so our living standards have improved and the festive mood is getting stronger and stronger. You can see that everyone’s very happy, and it’s from the heart,» one local resident said. National Day marks the 68th anniversary of the founding date of the People's Republic of China. Spain: 90% in favour of independence — Catalan government 2017-10-02 01:59 The Catalan government announced that according to preliminary results 2,262,424 ballots were cast; with 90 percent voting in favour of Catalonia's independence from Spain, in Barcelona, Sunday. After weeks of unrest in the city following a Spanish Constitutional Court decision to suspend the Catalan referendum law, Catalans have voted in what is deemed by the Spanish government as an illegal ballot. Глава Каталонии: народ автономии завоевал право на независимость 2017-10-02 02:01 Выступая в Барселоне, глава Каталонии Карлес Пучдемон заявил, что народ автономии завоевал на состоявшемся референдуме право на независимлсть. «Каталония завоевала право быть независимым государством в форме республики», — подчеркнул он. Референдум в Каталонии выплеснулся на футбольные поля 2017-10-02 02:15 Центральный защитник футбольного клуба «Барселона» и национальной сборной Испании Жерар Пике, горячий сторонник референдума о независимости Каталонии, заявил, что готов покинуть национальную команду. За проведение голосования также выступили его бывшие коллеги по клубу. Ответственность на нападение в Марселе взяло на себя "Исламское государство" 2017-10-02 02:22 Запрещенная в России террористическая группировка «Исламское государство» взяла на себя ответственность за совершенное в минувшее воскресенье вооруженное нападение, совершенное на железнодорожном вокзале в Марселе. Hong Kong: Pro-democracy supporters march through Hong Kong to decry political persecution 2017-10-02 02:59 Thousands of pro-democracy protesters marched through the streets of Hong Kong, Sunday, to denounce what they claim Beijing's use of courts to pursue its opponents, on China's National Day, Sunday. The demonstrators demanded the release of the Umbrella movement leaders, Nathan Law, Joshua Wong and Alex Chow, who had been detained this summer for their role in an anti-Beijing protest. The protesters also demanded that the Hong Kong Justice Secretary Rimsky Yuen steps down. The demonstrators wore black T-shirts in support for the three detained activists. Spain: 1 arrested at Madrid pro-independence Catalan referendum rally 2017-10-02 05:07 One pro-independence supporter was arrested at a rally in Sol Square, Madrid, Sunday, as hundreds hit the streets of the Spanish capital following the announcement of the Catalan government which stated that an overwhelming majority cast a 'Yes' vote in the independence referendum. The Catalan government announced that according to preliminary results 2,262,424 ballots were cast; with 90,09 percent voting in favour of Catalonia's independence from Spain and 7,87 percent casting a 'No' vote. The Catalan government noted that the result reflects only the ballots that «were not seized» during police raids on polling stations during the referendum. Following a Spanish Constitutional Court decision to suspend the Catalan referendum law, Catalans have voted in what is deemed by the Spanish government as an illegal ballot. Malaysia: Women accused of Kim Jong Nam's murder arrive at High Court 2017-10-02 05:46 A convoy carrying the two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Kim Jong Nam, with a chemical weapon, arrived at Malaysia's High Court for the beginning of their trial, in Shah Alam, Monday. The women, Siti Aisyah of Indonesia and Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam, stand accused of killing Kim Jong Nam by smearing VX nerve agent on his face at Kuala Lumpur's airport on February 13. The women are the only suspects in custody. According to police, several North Koreans suspected of involvement in the killing of North Korean leader's half-brother left Malaysia on the day of the attack. They maintain they were duped and thought they were playing a prank. They will face the mandatory death penalty if convicted. Spain: Barcelona jubilates over historic «Yes» vote in independence referendum 2017-10-02 06:34 Hundreds of pro-independence supporters gathered in Placa de Catalunya, Barcelona, Sunday, to celebrate the winning of the 'Yes' vote in the Catalan referendum. The Catalan government announced that according to preliminary results 2,262,424 ballots were cast; with 90,09 percent voting in favour of Catalonia's independence from Spain and 7,87 percent casting a 'No' vote. The Catalan government noted that the result reflects only the ballots that «were not seized» during police raids on polling stations during the referendum. After weeks of unrest in the city following a Spanish Constitutional Court decision to suspend the Catalan referendum law, Catalans have voted in what is deemed by the Spanish government as an illegal ballot. Референдум в Каталонии привел к насилию 2017-10-02 06:40 Но сейчас обе стороны заявляют, что правы. Poland: Warsaw stands against judicial overhaul with candle-lit vigil 2017-10-02 06:47 Hundreds of people held a candle-lit vigil in Warsaw, Sunday, against Polish President Andrzej Duda's proposals for overhauling Poland's judiciary system. The protest action was reportedly organised by the anti-government Committee for the Defence of Democracy (KOD). Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Warsaw University, Marcin Matczak, explained the consequences of the reforms as giving Poland's MPs «unlimited power.» He went on to note that «there is no freedom without the rule of law. If there are no free courts, if there are no free, independent reviewers of authority, our freedom will also be put at risk, because one who gains unlimited power, will be able to do everything.» In July, the upper house of the Polish parliament approved a bill which will empower parliament and the justice minister to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. Duda vetoed two out of three bills that would transfer the power of Supreme Court appointments to the parliament. Last week, Duda unveiled his proposals to amending the country's judiciary system, which would see a greater political control over the courts exercised by the president and the parliament instead of the justice minister. The overhaul of the judiciary has spurred a number of protests across Poland, with the European Union has issuing warnings that judicial independence is at risk. |
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