Poll: 60% say their opinion of Spanish government has worsened during pandemic
Almost half of citizens surveyed say they've felt worried in the last seven days
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Spain will require travelers from high-risk countries to present negative PCR tests upon arrival
Covid-19 test will have to have been carried out within 72 hours prior to travel
How are the three key figures relevant for determining restrictions progressing?
As Catalonia surpasses 300,000 cases, authorities pay close attention to the transmission rate, the number of ICU patients, and daily diagnoses
Spanish government lowers VAT of face masks from 21% to 4%
Cabinet says it will be 'vigilant' so that measure turns into cheaper prices and not more earnings for companies
Government apologizes following second day of IT failures for freelancers seeking aid
System overwhelmed by up to 18,000 users per minute attempting access
Paint removal from façade of government HQ will cost at least €10k
Demonstrators threw paint at building to express discontent with bar and restaurant restrictions
Barcelona attacks trial: suspect tells of regret as two others deny links with terrorist cell
Spain’s National Court tries trio for either belonging to or aiding the jihadist group that killed 16 in La Rambla and Cambrils in 2017
Spain's employment service overload results in jobless benefits from August still unpaid
Office still amending miscalculations in temporary layoff pays in first wave of Covid-19
Mental health, the forgotten symptom of the pandemic
Professionals urge more investment from government into sector as 28% of population suffered from anxiety in first wave
Terrorism trial for Barcelona attacks: what you need to know
Three men sit in the dock accused of playing key role in 2017 attacks that killed 16 on La Rambla boulevard and in a seaside town
'Culture closed while Sagrada Família mass held with 588 people': controversy rages on
Government considers restricting religious events to 100 people but says current state of alarm does not allow ban on places of worship
Health department proposes extending all Covid-19 restrictions until late November
Closure of borders, bars and restaurants, cultural venues, gyms and partial weekend lockdown to stay in operation two more weeks
Catalonia extends 10pm curfew for two more weeks
The Civil Protection body has already approved the measure aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19
Catalonia brings private hospitals into public use foreseeing rise in ICU patients
Health department raises concerns that second wave of the pandemic could undermine non-covid care
Youth denies attacking police during Madrid protest against Catalan trial sentence
Facing a 6-year sentence, 23-year old Dani Gallardo refutes taking part in demonstrations
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