Catalonia urges Spain force all Catalans to stay home
Catalan interior minister says only exceptions should be for those providing basic supplies and services
March 16, 2020 03:54 PM
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Catalan president Torra tests positive for coronavirus
Head of government will continue working confined in official residence
March 16, 2020 02:47 PM
Spanish government: 'clear' need to extend state of alarm
"We'll see military wherever needed," says defense minister, while interior minister says sealing borders is "real possibility"
March 16, 2020 11:17 AM
Catalan minister accuses Spanish president of 'wrapping himself in a flag'
Interior Minister Miquel Buch said Pedro Sánchez was not taking effective action in fighting coronavirus pandemic
March 15, 2020 10:32 AM
State of alarm: Spain limits movement and takes over key Catalan services
Work and buying basic goods among only reasons to leave home as Madrid denies lockdown on Catalonia
March 14, 2020 09:03 PM
State of alarm draft: Spain limits movement to fight coronavirus
Work, buying basic goods and take care of dependent people among only reasons to leave home, as Madrid could take over Catalan health and police
March 14, 2020 03:12 PM
Government urges Spanish collaboration for Catalonia lockdown
President asks Spanish cabinet to block ports and airports and access by train, but will not block roads in and out of Catalonia until Madrid responds
March 13, 2020 10:38 PM
What exceptional powers does a state of alarm give the Spanish government?
Measures allowed include limiting movement, temporarily taking over industry, or limiting the use of services, among others
March 13, 2020 05:15 PM
Catalonia enters emergency 1 phase due to coronavirus
Guaranteeing basic supplies, permanent communication with residents, resources for sectors that could come to a standstill included in unprecedented measures
March 12, 2020 02:46 PM
All Spanish cabinet members to be tested for coronavirus after minister tests positive
Vice president and partner in isolation after equality minister confirmed to have covid-19
March 12, 2020 11:39 AM
Credits for companies, working from home: new government measures against coronavirus
Health system phone number 061 made free to call as of today, while tourism promotion is halted
March 12, 2020 11:00 AM
Catalan parliament speaker defends “freedom of expression” at Welsh parliament
Welsh parliament speaker denounces former Catalan speaker's imprisonment
March 11, 2020 06:22 PM
Two senior MP investigated for 2017 referendum reject testifying in court
Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó were in charge of economy and treasury departments during the independence push
March 11, 2020 03:15 PM
Agriculture minister, interim replacement at head of foreign ministry
Alfred Bosch stepped down over handling of sexual misconduct allegations against fired chief of staff
March 10, 2020 11:01 AM
Foreign minister steps down over handling of sexual misconduct allegations against fired chief
Alfred Bosch decides to resign in face of growing pressure despite ERC party defending "forceful" reaction to "extremely serious situation"
March 9, 2020 07:14 PM
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