Children enjoy their first walks on the street since the beginning of confinement
The state of alarm declared on March 14 has limited the free movement of people for the last 43 days
April 26, 2020 11:55 AM
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People to be allowed exercise on the street from May 2, pandemic evolution permitting
Pedro Sánchez calls reduction in transmissions a “modest” victory in public address
April 25, 2020 09:31 PM
Pedestrianised streets and wider pathways: Barcelona’s plan for a return to mobility
The city council will invest €4.4 million to adapt public spaces, while some major streets will be closed to vehicles
April 25, 2020 01:45 PM
Volunteers make masks to protect children, who can go outside from Sunday
Towns around Catalonia have initiatives to supply families with face masks that are delivered door-to-door or picked up in stores
April 24, 2020 12:42 PM
Up to three under 14s with an adult to be allowed out for an hour a day
Children won't be able to go further than 1km away from home nor visit parks
April 23, 2020 12:43 PM
Health workers get roses in recognition of their efforts against coronavirus
Barcelona's wholesale market shows appreciation by sending 3,000 roses to Bellvitge hospital
April 23, 2020 12:30 PM
Alert over high river levels due to rain, with some residents evacuated
Cyclist dies in Vic after being swept away by a torrent
April 22, 2020 12:25 PM
'Gradual' easing of quarantine to begin in second half of May, says Sánchez
Spanish president says coronavirus restrictions will be adjusted to suit each territory, with children under 14 to be allowed out from Sunday
April 22, 2020 11:17 AM
State of alarm 'multiplies' police impunity for racist abuses, says SOS Racisme
NGO received 12 complaints since March 16, of which 7 are related to security forces
April 21, 2020 06:59 PM
This year's La Marató telethon to raise funds to fight Covid-19
Foundation that organizes annual televised fundraiser decides to postpone donation drive for mental health research until 2021
April 21, 2020 05:25 PM
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
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
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