Reduced activity while locals lament closure of bars in Barcelona
Various establishments closed entirely, others open for takeaway, while some used opportunity to deep clean premises
October 16, 2020 02:02 PM
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All new Covid-19 measures confirmed after judges ratify restrictions
Bars shut for two weeks while capacities reduced in shops, gyms, and at cultural events
October 16, 2020 01:49 PM
Confusion as Catalonia moves to close bars on Friday despite lacking judicial approval
Government says new coronavirus restrictions will be enforced putting on hold issues concerning "fundamental rights"
October 15, 2020 07:09 PM
Pressure in hospitals rises across Catalonia due to recent surge in Covid-19 cases
Increases vary across the territory, where some medical centers are nearing a situation of “saturation”
October 15, 2020 01:36 PM
Distribution of 500,000 Covid-19 rapid tests to begin on Friday
Public health secretary unsure whether new measures will only last two weeks
October 15, 2020 01:13 PM
Family doctors postpone strike to face second wave of Covid-19
Trade union is "putting caring for people's health ahead of medical staffs’ working conditions"
October 15, 2020 12:02 PM
80th anniversary of Catalan president’s execution at hands of Francoist regime
Lluís Companys, defender of the Spanish Second Republic, honored with Stolpersteine stone
October 15, 2020 10:20 AM
Protest in Barcelona marks aniversary of Catalan leaders' sentencing
Pro-independence CDR groups call demonstration in Plaça Urquinaona
October 14, 2020 08:58 PM
Bar and restaurant closures will 'destroy the engine' of Catalan economy, say critics
Restaurant Guild claims two-week shutdown to curb Covid spread will 'sink Barcelona'
October 14, 2020 07:40 PM
Official: Bars to be shut and social activities limited to avoid 'total lockdown'
Government announces toughest coronavirus measures since March, but courts could block their enforcement expected for Friday
October 14, 2020 02:38 PM
Catalonia to shut bars and restaurants for two weeks amid Covid-19 surge
Government expected to announce measure on Wednesday after weeks of record infections
October 14, 2020 12:16 PM
Covid-19 outbreak risk and hospitalizations continue to be on the rise
Measures including limitations in bars, restaurants, shops and parks to be announced early afternoon on Wednesday
October 14, 2020 12:13 PM
Poll: 2 in 3 Catalans would vote for republic over monarchy in referendum
Across Spain 40.9% favor republic versus 34.9% for the status quo
October 13, 2020 06:47 PM
Family doctors’ strike followed by 55%, say organizers; not even 20% did, say authorities
4-day strike began on Tuesday to denounce "collapse" of healthcare system
October 13, 2020 04:54 PM
Catalan universities will hold lectures online from Thursday
Over weekend government recommended move to remote learning following sharp increase in Covid-19 transmissions
October 13, 2020 02:20 PM
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