Spain´s Guardia Civil raids Catalan government HQ amid referendum row
(The Guardian Spain)

Officers search economy, foreign affairs and presidency buildings in Barcelona in run-up to banned independence voteSpain´s Guardia Civil has searched several Barcelona headquarters of Catalonia´s regional government, a Catalan government spokesman has said.The operation comes amid mounting tensions as Catalan leaders press ahead with preparations for an independence referendum on 1 October despite Madrid´s ban and a court ruling deeming it illegal. Related: `They`ve called me a traitor`: Catalans divided as independence vote nears Continue reading...