Catalan National Day

The Diada on 11th September every year.

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The unexpected connection with Lenin in a unique Barcelona monument

The unexpected connection with Lenin in a unique Barcelona monument

The Fossar de les Moreres Memorial in Barcelona and the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow have a curious point in common

Jordi Palmer

Sunday, 4 of february of 2024 - 01:02

Villarejo reveals that Spanish intelligence proposed sending tanks to Catalonia after 2012 Diada

Villarejo reveals that Spanish intelligence proposed sending tanks to Catalonia after 2012 Diada

Former "dirty ops" cop says that Spanish intelligence knew where the 1-O ballot boxes were, but wanted the vote to go on

Vicenç Pagès

Monday, 2 of october of 2023 - 19:08

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

José Antich

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 17:26

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The negotiations for the investiture of the next Spanish government were the protagonists of this September 11th rally

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 11 of september of 2023 - 23:16

The Catalan independence movement once again shows its strength at the Diada rally 2023

The Catalan independence movement once again shows its strength at the Diada rally 2023

The ANC calculates that 800,000 attended the 2023 Diada demonstration, while the Barcelona police give the figure of 115,000

Pedro Ruiz

Monday, 11 of september of 2023 - 21:18

Catalan sovereignist groups present a new National Pact for Independence ahead of Diada rally

Catalan sovereignist groups present a new National Pact for Independence ahead of Diada rally

Ahead of Monday's Diada march, the ANC, Omnium, Council of the Republic, AMI and Intersindical have joined in a new pact

Nura Portella

Friday, 8 of september of 2023 - 22:07

Diada of Open Doors: museums and spaces open for visits on September 11th

Diada of Open Doors: museums and spaces open for visits on September 11th

Consult all the museums and spaces opening to the public this September 11th for Catalan National Day 2023

Aida Triviño

Wednesday, 6 of september of 2023 - 23:21

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"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

The Catalan National Assembly's spot for the Diada march on September 11th employs the traditional rallying cry, "Via Fora!"

Alba Solé Ingla

Friday, 1 of september of 2023 - 19:34

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Generalitat spokesperson states that "the context is different" for this year's September 11th pro-indepdence march

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 29 of august of 2023 - 18:57

Turull proposes meeting of Catalan independence movement's "strategic direction"

Turull proposes meeting of Catalan independence movement's "strategic direction"

Junts general secretary celebrates the successful Diada march, saying it must be a "turning point" for the movement

Nura Portella

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 22:13

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The Barcelona police figures for the Diada 2022 march turnout don't make sense

The Barcelona police figures for the Diada 2022 march turnout don't make sense

Guàrdia Urbana estimate of Catalan pro-independence rally attendance at 150,000 would mean a single person per square metre

Guillem RS

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 19:19

A great demonstration

A great demonstration

José Antich

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 17:43

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The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

Despite the tensions with the ERC party, civil group ANC successfully mobilized the movement for Sunday's Diada march

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 00:22

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Catalan National Assembly march far exceeds last year's figures and draws 700,000 people in another historic 'Diada'

John McAulay

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 22:21

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700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

Grass roots supporters of independence movement fill Barcelona streets in rally that police confirm was larger than last year

Lluís Bou

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 19:59

Diada 2022, the independence movement's chance to reignite its impulse on the street

Diada 2022, the independence movement's chance to reignite its impulse on the street

The ANC, Òmnium and the Pro-Independence Left lead the political actions, beyond the institutional events

John McAulay

Saturday, 10 of september of 2022 - 23:27

Dolors Feliu: "We won't change the message of the Diada march for Aragonès to come"

Dolors Feliu: "We won't change the message of the Diada march for Aragonès to come"

The president of the Catalan National Assembly speaks to ElNacional.cat in the bumpy build-up to this year's Diada

John McAulay

Thursday, 8 of september of 2022 - 22:23

Who is helped by the failure of the demonstration?

Who is helped by the failure of the demonstration?

José Antich

Thursday, 8 of september of 2022 - 18:00

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Puigdemont: "If the goal is independence, mobilization is necessary"

Puigdemont: "If the goal is independence, mobilization is necessary"

Exiled president's institutional message for Catalan National Day responds to the offensive by ERC against Sunday's march

Berto Sagrera

Wednesday, 7 of september of 2022 - 22:18

150 and rising: number of coaches filled by the ANC for Sunday's 'Diada' march

150 and rising: number of coaches filled by the ANC for Sunday's 'Diada' march

Last Friday, the organizers had confirmed they'd filled 100 coaches coming to the Catalan National Day independence rally

John McAulay

Wednesday, 7 of september of 2022 - 20:31

Carme Forcadell, on 'Diada' march: "I understand if someone feels excluded; I don't"

Carme Forcadell, on 'Diada' march: "I understand if someone feels excluded; I don't"

Former ANC president defends role of body in organizing the march, while not being in full agreement with its manifesto

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 6 of september of 2022 - 20:01

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Catalan government tries to dodge controversy over president's absence from march

Catalan government tries to dodge controversy over president's absence from march

Spokesperson admits differences in Catalan coalition but underlines that the government will be represented at 'Diada' rally

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 6 of september of 2022 - 18:42

A Catalan independence movement punch-up, less than a week before the Diada

A Catalan independence movement punch-up, less than a week before the Diada

President Aragonès's break with the ANC coincides with a moment of maximum tension between the Catalan government partners

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 5 of september of 2022 - 23:14

ANC to Aragonès: "We're not against anyone, but don't back being an autonomous community"

ANC to Aragonès: "We're not against anyone, but don't back being an autonomous community"

Catalan president Aragonès has announced he won't attend the ANC's unitary independence movement march on September 11th

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 19:52

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

This year's Catalan National Day independence rally, organized by the ANC, aims to put "the heat on the institutions again"

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 18:47

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"Let's take a step forward": video for the Catalan independence march on 'Diada' 2022

"Let's take a step forward": video for the Catalan independence march on 'Diada' 2022

Catalan National Assembly finalizes its plans for September 11th rally, calling the whole independence movement to the street

Nura Portella

Monday, 29 of august of 2022 - 22:43

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Diada 2022's march for Catalan independence will go from Paral·lel to Estació de França

Diada 2022's march for Catalan independence will go from Paral·lel to Estació de França

The ANC announces a central Barcelona route for this year's annual rally on the National Day of Catalonia, September 11th

Abel Degà

Tuesday, 26 of july of 2022 - 21:38

And now, what's to be done with the success of the 'Diada'?

And now, what's to be done with the success of the 'Diada'?

José Antich

Monday, 13 of september of 2021 - 18:17

World media surprised by strength of Catalan independence movement at 'Diada' rally

World media surprised by strength of Catalan independence movement at 'Diada' rally

Lluís Bou

Sunday, 12 of september of 2021 - 00:33

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Paluzie's call to Aragonès: "President, make independence happen!"

Paluzie's call to Aragonès: "President, make independence happen!"

Marc González

Saturday, 11 of september of 2021 - 22:51

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Independence movement once again fills Barcelona for the 'Diada': 400,000 people

Independence movement once again fills Barcelona for the 'Diada': 400,000 people

Marc González

Saturday, 11 of september of 2021 - 21:15

Are you having a long-distance Diada? Send us your photo!

Are you having a long-distance Diada? Send us your photo!

El Nacional

Saturday, 11 of september of 2021 - 00:25

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Catalan Parliament awards medals to those persecuted for pro-independence activism

Catalan Parliament awards medals to those persecuted for pro-independence activism

Marc González

Friday, 10 of september of 2021 - 23:11

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Aragonès, resolute over independence referendum: "It's the most inclusive proposal"

Aragonès, resolute over independence referendum: "It's the most inclusive proposal"

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 10 of september of 2021 - 21:56

Diada 2021 | All the key protests and events of Catalonia's National Day

Diada 2021 | All the key protests and events of Catalonia's National Day

Marc González

Friday, 10 of september of 2021 - 20:04

Paluzie calls on independence movement to send a strong message from the street

Paluzie calls on independence movement to send a strong message from the street

Berto Sagrera

Wednesday, 8 of september of 2021 - 20:58

Pressuring Pedro Sánchez to take his seat

Pressuring Pedro Sánchez to take his seat

José Antich

Wednesday, 8 of september of 2021 - 17:28

New 'Diada' rally called by unilateralist group: "Enough traitors, independence now!"

New 'Diada' rally called by unilateralist group: "Enough traitors, independence now!"

Marc González

Wednesday, 1 of september of 2021 - 23:12

Diada in uncertain times

Diada in uncertain times

José Antich

Thursday, 26 of august of 2021 - 18:04

ANC plans to "flood Barcelona" on Sept 11th, and "mobilize Catalonia" on Oct 1st-3rd

ANC plans to "flood Barcelona" on Sept 11th, and "mobilize Catalonia" on Oct 1st-3rd

Marta Sánchez

Friday, 13 of august of 2021 - 21:23