Physical activity and walks for the whole population after 7 weeks of lockdown
Time slots per age range and activity set by Spain after requests of Catalonia and other territories
May 2, 2020 09:34 AM
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What time will I be allowed leave the house from Saturday?
The Spanish government have announced new lockdown measures letting people go for walks at set times
April 30, 2020 06:10 PM
70 Barcelona parks to open, but not the beaches
Ahead of the return of citizens to the streets, the city prepares to offer new pedestrianized spaces to enjoy
April 30, 2020 05:58 PM
Set time slots for when people can leave the house
Adults will be allowed go for walks and practice sport from May 2
April 30, 2020 12:54 PM
Costa Brava town sends 50,000 free face masks to residents
Mayor of Sant Feliu de Guíxols criticizes administrations for not making the wearing of masks in enclosed public spaces compulsory
April 29, 2020 06:02 PM
Seasonal fruit pickers adhere to Covid-19 safety recommendations
Protocol to include temperature taking twice a day
April 29, 2020 02:53 PM
School lessons to return in September
Spanish government says that schools may host some activities before the next academic year, during phase 2 of lockdown exit
April 28, 2020 09:37 PM
Over half a million laid-off people may lack 'recognized unemployment,' says Catalan government
Labor minister defends €200 payout after union criticism that measure shows "ignorance" of economic reality in Catalonia
April 28, 2020 08:48 PM
Man arrested after deaths of at least 3 homeless people in Barcelona
Catalan police investigating homicides during lockdown in district of Eixample
April 28, 2020 01:24 PM
Unemployment rises in first quarter of 2020 to 10.66%
Number of people without work up by 5,800 to a total of 411,600
April 28, 2020 09:58 AM
Catalan government to offer €200 grant to workers hit by health crisis
Emergency payment aimed at people who have lost at least 30% of income can be applied for next week
April 27, 2020 05:06 PM
Some Catalan beaches reopen for children – but each town decides
Barcelona may also grant access to shore soon "depending on how the next days unfold"
April 27, 2020 03:53 PM
Villages ask for flexibility in easing lockdown
In rural areas it is possible to remain isolated without being confined at home, argues the Association of Villages of Catalonia
April 27, 2020 03:04 PM
Number of patients recovering from coronavirus passes 100,000 mark in Spain
Discharged cases in Spain surpasses new cases confirmed, but deaths rise 331 in previous 24 hours
April 27, 2020 12:41 PM
Concern as easing restrictions sees families flocking to streets
Catalan government and civil protection agency insist on letting children outside at different times of day, according to age
April 27, 2020 12:04 PM
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