Former Spanish minister faces court over crimes against humanity with ex-presidents' support
Rodolfo Martín Villa faces Argentine hearing over role in deaths of five striking workers in 1976
September 2, 2020 06:51 PM
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38-years-old, low income, asymptomatic: the new profile of the average Covid-19 patient
Both genders equally affected, while rural and urban areas suffer new cases with similar intensity
September 2, 2020 05:31 PM
Covid-19 outbreak detected at Reus hospital affecting 26 workers and patients
Most cases asymptomatic as visits restricted in two parts of the southern Catalonia medical center
September 2, 2020 12:45 PM
Enhanced Covid-19 restrictions still in application in Barcelona and Lleida areas
Reus and parts of Vallès Oriental also affected
September 1, 2020 07:04 PM
Catalonia's National Day to be celebrated around the world
Pro-independence group ANC organizes Catalan Week, with government events also taking place
September 1, 2020 06:11 PM
Public transport authority begins to compensate for tickets used during state of alarm
Passengers can ask for money back until end of year, while those with tickets not used after March 14 can obtain new expiry date
September 1, 2020 02:43 PM
Illegal parties and street celebrations concern authorities as outbreak risk continues to rise
Pro-independence National Day demonstrations decentralized in several locations while doctors advise against "mass" events
August 31, 2020 11:53 AM
Face masks obligatory at schools for students over 6
Spain and regional governments including Catalonia agree on measure
August 27, 2020 03:40 PM
First Covid-19 vaccine doses in Spain by end of 2020 'if all goes well,' says minister
Salvador Illa says EU relying on Oxford vaccine, but still waiting for "last stages of verification"
August 27, 2020 11:24 AM
Spanish government looks at paid leave for parents looking after children in quarantine
Catalan health minister welcomes move but says it comes "a little late"
August 26, 2020 05:47 PM
Loggerhead sea turtles released to Mediterranean in Castelldefels
Nesting of such reptiles in Catalan beaches increasing, probably due to climate change
August 26, 2020 03:04 PM
Temperature readings and mass screenings to be performed at schools
Education and health departments present plan that also includes staggered arrival times for pupils
August 25, 2020 01:43 PM
Judge overturns restrictions in Terrassa, greenlights measures in Granollers
Court argues that situation in third most populated Catalan city is "positive"
August 25, 2020 11:06 AM
Prosecutor investigates CUP's spending during 2017 independence push
Far-left party claims "state judiciary is criminalizing independence"
August 24, 2020 06:58 PM
Catalan government bans social gatherings of over 10 people
Measure to be introduced both in public and private, restaurant curfew and restrictions on smoking remain
August 24, 2020 12:35 PM
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