Catalan separatists rally in Barcelona during first major gathering since start of pandemic

Tens of thousands waved pro-independence flags and wore T-shirts with messages for their cause in the Catalan capital

Demonstrators march during the Catalan National Day in Barcelona. Picture: AP

Catalan separatists have held their first major mass gathering since the start of the pandemic in Barcelona.

The march, on the Catalan National Day, offers a display of unity despite some divisions within their ranks over upcoming talks with the Spanish government.