Covid-19 transmission rate falls below 1 for first time since June 22
New daily cases continue at around 1,000 and outbreak risk high ahead of National Day and reopening of schools
September 7, 2020 11:19 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Epidemiologists say mass National Day gatherings are ‘risk we shouldn’t take’
Mitjà and Trilla call for caution ahead of the new school year and warn of “abnormal” year in 2021
September 6, 2020 11:26 AM
Sanit-Gobain staff committee call indefinite strike against glass division closure
Workers protest will see the N-340 highway cut as they hope to avoid over 120 job losses
September 5, 2020 01:50 PM
A dozen teachers in isolation after coronavirus positive found
The group will undergo PCR tests on Monday to determine whether or not to fully quarantine
September 5, 2020 12:39 PM
What should I do if I think I could have Covid-19?
We should not let our guards down now that many of us will be heading back to school or to work
September 5, 2020 11:06 AM
Hearings of protesters who blocked main highway towards France begin
Over 200 individuals investigated for Tsunami Democràtic protests in November 2019, after the Catalan trial verdict
September 4, 2020 02:45 PM
2,000 new primary care jobs to be created this year
Government to spend €127m through 2022 as a response to Covid-19
September 4, 2020 11:39 AM
Former Spanish minister faces court over crimes against humanity with ex-presidents' support
Rodolfo Martín Villa faces Argentine hearing over role in deaths of five striking workers in 1976
September 2, 2020 06:51 PM
38-years-old, low income, asymptomatic: the new profile of the average Covid-19 patient
Both genders equally affected, while rural and urban areas suffer new cases with similar intensity
September 2, 2020 05:31 PM
Covid-19 outbreak detected at Reus hospital affecting 26 workers and patients
Most cases asymptomatic as visits restricted in two parts of the southern Catalonia medical center
September 2, 2020 12:45 PM
Enhanced Covid-19 restrictions still in application in Barcelona and Lleida areas
Reus and parts of Vallès Oriental also affected
September 1, 2020 07:04 PM
Catalonia's National Day to be celebrated around the world
Pro-independence group ANC organizes Catalan Week, with government events also taking place
September 1, 2020 06:11 PM
Public transport authority begins to compensate for tickets used during state of alarm
Passengers can ask for money back until end of year, while those with tickets not used after March 14 can obtain new expiry date
September 1, 2020 02:43 PM
Illegal parties and street celebrations concern authorities as outbreak risk continues to rise
Pro-independence National Day demonstrations decentralized in several locations while doctors advise against "mass" events
August 31, 2020 11:53 AM
Face masks obligatory at schools for students over 6
Spain and regional governments including Catalonia agree on measure
August 27, 2020 03:40 PM
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