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It is 5:45 PM in Barcelona; the Catalonia President will speak about Independence at 6...
Spain Catalan crisis: Puigdemont to address region's future
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is due to announce his plans for the future of the province amid growing pressure to drop plans to break away from Spain.
There is speculation he may announce a unilateral declaration of independence following a disputed referendum.
His address to the regional parliament is scheduled to take place at 18:00 (16:00 GMT).
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41562155
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is due to announce his plans for the future of the province amid growing pressure to drop plans to break away from Spain.
There is speculation he may announce a unilateral declaration of independence following a disputed referendum.
His address to the regional parliament is scheduled to take place at 18:00 (16:00 GMT).
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41562155
