EU Court of Auditors warns that 'inadequate' road maintenance in Spain is a risk
European institution notes 50% reduction in upkeep budget due to payment to toll road operators
April 21, 2020 12:47 PM
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Heavy rain in northeastern Catalonia elevates risk of flooding
Civil Protection calls for caution near rivers and streams and foresees strong winds
April 21, 2020 12:12 PM
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Spain pass 200,000 mark
Some 399 people died due to the disease in the previous 24 hours, the lowest number since March 22
April 20, 2020 12:39 PM
Pharmacies begin handing out face masks for all residents
Distribution halted as IT system down after chemists give out 100,000 units in one hour
April 20, 2020 11:26 AM
Prosecutor investigating handling of Covid-19 in seven Catalan care homes
Some 38 centers for elderly residents around Spain under investigation with possiblity of more being added next week
April 19, 2020 11:48 AM
Catalan government elaborates on plan to allow children out under certain conditions
Ministers explain scheme that must be greenlighted by Spain to come into effect
April 18, 2020 07:39 PM
Chinese community plays key role in health material supply
Business links enable rapid chartering of flights carrying PPE from China to Catalonia
April 18, 2020 11:26 AM
Catalonia prompts debate over Spain's official Covid-19 death toll
Other regions also question Spanish government numbers
April 17, 2020 09:28 PM
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations pass peaks, says Catalan health department
Minister warns that rate of new coronavirus cases remains "high," as does risk of further outbreaks
April 17, 2020 05:25 PM
Incinerator burns coronavirus-infected hospital equipment
650 tons of personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, and hats destroyed
April 17, 2020 04:40 PM
Catalan government aims to let children leave homes in ten days time
Authorities are working on measures to ease confinement restrictions if new Covid-19 cases continue decreasing
April 17, 2020 03:41 PM
Population of Catalans living abroad increases 4.6% in 2019
Biggest increases were seen in France and the United Kingdom
April 17, 2020 01:57 PM
WHO says Covid-19 pandemic in Spain 'definitely slowing down'
Senior Advisor surprised at "rapid outbreak" but claims there are reasons to be hopeful
April 16, 2020 02:12 PM
Change in Covid-19 counting method sees surge in case and death data
Deaths provided by funeral homes are now being counted in the overall numbers
April 16, 2020 10:43 AM
School year not to go beyond June
Catalan education department begins distributing devices to 52,000 homes so that all children can do classes online
April 15, 2020 04:56 PM
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