Catalan declaration greeted with tears of joy – and trepidation

As independence was proclaimed, thousands took to the streets to celebrate but others stayed away, fearful or furiousWhen the Catalan parliament declared independence, Eladi Jaume was surprised to find himself weeping with joy, at the heart of a thousands-strong crowd in central Barcelona.
“I cried and I didn’t expect it. Its the first time I have cried for politics, although I’d say it was actually more for love of life,” he said with a huge grin. Continue reading...