Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont in Brussels, to make statement

Mr Carles Puigdemont and other Catalonian leaders are in Brussels to make a declaration on Monday (Oct 30). PHOTO: REUTERS

MADRID (REUTERS) - The former head of Catalonia and other sacked members of the region's government are in Brussels, where they will make a declaration on Monday (Oct 30) afternoon, Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia said.

Anoher Barcelona-based paper, El Periodico, had earlier said Mr Puigdemont was in the Belgian capital, without giving further details.

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