Health authorities warn of 'critical days' in attempt to curb virus spread
Outbreaks in Barcelona of particular concern as public asked to play their part
July 23, 2020 07:04 PM
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Church registered 3,722 estates without title deeds over 70 years, says government
Religious institution was permitted to act as notary thanks to a Franco era law in force until 2015
July 23, 2020 02:06 PM
Gloria recovery continues six months after storm wreaked havoc
Extreme weather in January claimed four lives in Catalonia and caused widespread damage
July 22, 2020 07:09 PM
Court summons 196 for blocking main highway near French border
Activists from Tsunami Democràtic charged with crimes of public disorder and causing damage during November protests
July 22, 2020 06:08 PM
Spanish government cools on idea of French border closure
Tourism minister says situation of outbreaks in Catalonia is 'improving'
July 22, 2020 04:51 PM
Further lockdown ruled out for now but nightlife restrictions considered
Health department plans to increase daily PCR tests from 8,000 to 30,000
July 22, 2020 01:13 PM
Lleida mayor says 'key' week ahead as growth in new coronavirus cases slows
Cases up 20.4% on last Tuesday, lowest increase in a week
July 21, 2020 06:48 PM
Barcelona reduces beach capacity by 15% to lower risk of infection
Council decides against bigger reduction in order to prevent "exodus" to out-of-town beaches
July 21, 2020 05:23 PM
Guide to what you should, must and can't do after latest Covid-19 outbreaks
New measures are applicable to 3.04 million people, including Barcelona's metropolitan area, part of the Lleida region and two towns in the north-east of Catalonia
July 20, 2020 03:28 PM
Catalonia imposes new restrictions in 'last chance' to avoid total lockdown
Measures in Barcelona metro area and other regions for 15 days from Saturday at 9 am
July 19, 2020 07:42 PM
Covid-19 measures extended to Figueres, Vilafant, and Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Similar restrictions already in place in Barcelona and other areas
July 19, 2020 07:03 PM
Under threat of eviction in Europe's most densely populated city, fear of a new lockdown
Anxiety over further restrictions are compounded by poor housing conditions in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
July 19, 2020 04:25 PM
Authorities propose extending Covid-19 measures to Figueres, Vilafant, and Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Judicial approval pending for application of restrictions already in place in Barcelona and other areas
July 19, 2020 12:32 PM
Court strikes down Covid restrictions in seven Noguera county and five Segrià county towns
Authorities exclude municipalities from resolution published in official gazette
July 18, 2020 10:24 AM
Covid-19 cases in Catalonia up by more than 1,000 in 24 hours
Funeral homes report four more coronavirus deaths bringing the total to 12,631
July 16, 2020 06:18 PM
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