Tourists sunbathe on the terrace of an hotel with the Sagrada Familia in the background in Barcelona, Spain, on September 5th, 2017.
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President of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont arrives at a meeting to launch the self-determination referendum campaign on September 14th, 2017, in Tarragona, Spain.
The van that ploughed into a crowd, killing at least 13 people and injuring around 100 others is towed away from the Rambla in Barcelona on August 18th, 2017.
People hold flowers during a protest near the Economy headquarters of Catalonia's regional government in Barcelona on September 20th, 2017.
Students hold a silent protest against the violence that marred yesterday's referendum vote on October 2nd, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain.
People hold a banner reading "Independence now!" in Catalan as they gather during a pro-independence demonstration, on September 11th, 2017, in Barcelona during the National Day of Catalonia.
Revellers enjoy the atmosphere during the opening day, or "Chupinazo," of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta on July 6th, 2017, in Pamplona, Spain.
