Catalonia surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases
With 26,000 new infections, July sees a 550% one-month surge
August 3, 2020 11:59 AM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Lleida closes 15 streets to allow bars and restaurants expand outdoor seating
Businesses and residents call for the measure to be extended all year to reduce traffic and expand pedestrian space
August 1, 2020 03:21 PM
Talks between Nissan and workers break down without agreement
Company gives Tuesday deadline on final offer, but union heads reject and say they will take dispute to court
August 1, 2020 11:51 AM
Bars and restaurants can stay open past midnight but nightclubs must remain closed
Fecasarm business association laments nightlife restrictions upheld
July 31, 2020 02:48 PM
Nightlife and sports sectors hold demonstrations against restrictions
Hundreds protest against nightclubs remaining closed, while others celebrate re-opening of sports centers
July 30, 2020 11:39 AM
Confinement measures lifted in seven Segrià county towns
Travel restrictions no longer in place while bars, restaurants, and shops can now open at 50% capacity
July 29, 2020 06:18 PM
Cinemas, gyms, and sports centers allowed to re-open
Some restrictions loosened in the Catalan capital, but nightclubs won’t be allowed to open their doors again
July 29, 2020 05:21 PM
Two-week ban on drinking alcohol in public places comes into force
Failure to comply with measure carries fine of up to €15,000
July 29, 2020 04:57 PM
Health minister opens door to loosening lockdown measures in Lleida
Vergés says situation is “much more controlled” than before yet still “remains complicated”
July 29, 2020 11:26 AM
Public drinking banned across Catalonia
Fines of up to €15,000 set for those who do not comply with new rules
July 28, 2020 02:28 PM
Schools to open in September if pandemic situation remains as it is today
94.5% of students pass university entrance exams with five students earning near-perfect grades
July 28, 2020 12:42 PM
Catalonia's ban on bullfighting, ten years later
Top Spanish court overturned measure in 2016 but no bullfights have been held since 2011 amidst calls to end 'correbous' too
July 28, 2020 12:15 PM
Social services attend more than 44,000 people in Barcelona during pandemic
70% of users in last four months are women and 20% have applied for the first time
July 27, 2020 07:05 PM
Business owners in Segrià voice anger against ‘illegal’ restrictions
Restaurateurs are considering sending bills to the Catalan government to cover their losses during the period of enforced closure
July 27, 2020 02:31 PM
Torra calls for 'responsibility' in order to avoid another lockdown
Catalan president says the country is facing the "10 most important days of the summer"
July 27, 2020 10:33 AM
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