Spanish borders reopen as state of alarm ends
After 98 days, free movement with EU countries restored
June 21, 2020 10:10 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spanish president issues warning over coronavirus lockdown exit
"The virus can come back and impact us in a second wave," says Pedro Sánchez
June 20, 2020 06:39 PM
Elisenda Paluzie reelected as head of the Catalan National Assembly
Current ANC president gets 85% of the votes in a sweeping victory
June 20, 2020 04:22 PM
Catalan foreign minister warns president against setting snap election date ‘unilaterally’
Bernat Solé is hopeful that the two ruling parties will overcome discrepancies and agree on a date for the vote
June 20, 2020 02:16 PM
Congress a step away from stripping Laura Borràs of parliamentary immunity
Move would allow Supreme Court to investigate alleged corruption involving JxCat MP
June 18, 2020 05:51 PM
Catalonia to exit state of alarm on Thursday at midnight
2.5-square meter interpersonal safety area set, but no capacity percentages in establishments
June 18, 2020 01:28 PM
Barcelona and Lleida will enter lockdown easing Phase 3 on Thursday
Catalan government plans "immediate" end of de-escalation plan, bypassing Phase 3 in all health regions
June 17, 2020 04:51 PM
Catalan and Spanish governments to resume talks in July
Negotiation table was halted due to Covid-19 after only one meeting between cabinets had been held
June 17, 2020 11:20 AM
Socialists, conservatives and far right prevent investigation on former king
Catalan left-wing and pro-independence groups willing to look into commissions allegedly received by Juan Carlos from Saudi Arabia
June 16, 2020 02:06 PM
CIA documents link former Spanish president with mercenaries hired to kill ETA members
Declassified report sparks outrage among Catalan parties
June 15, 2020 08:09 PM
Catalonia requests move to Phase 3 for Barcelona and Lleida after Thursday
If Spain accepts proposal, Catalan government will regain full control of whole country and mobility restrictions will be lifted
June 15, 2020 12:45 PM
Catalonia to request move to Phase 3 for Barcelona and Lleida before next weekend
If Spain accepts proposal, Catalan government will regain full control of whole country and mobility restrictions will be lifted
June 14, 2020 12:53 PM
Spain moves forward date of reopening of Schengen borders to June 21
Original date of measure was July 1, which is maintained for Portugal
June 14, 2020 11:39 AM
Girona and Central Catalonia progress to de-escalation Phase 3 as Barcelona stays put
Travel between regions in last stage of lockdown easing scheme will be permitted
June 12, 2020 02:09 PM
France will keep border with Spain closed until June 21 while its others will open June 15
Andorrans are able to travel to western Catalan Pyrenees from Friday, but not vice versa until the state of alarm is over
June 12, 2020 12:17 PM
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