Barcelona live music festival Primavera Sound announces new event for Spring 2021
After having to cancel entire 2020 line-up due to Covid-19, festival returns this year with new “Colosseum Nights” concerts planned
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Public health secretary Argimon in favor of loosening Covid-19 restrictions
Top hospital doctor warns that introducing exceptions for Easter similar to Christmas could lead to "critical" situation
Spain announces new €11 billion rescue package for businesses and self-employed
Aid will focus mainly on hospitality, catering, SMEs, and the tourism sector
40% of Catalan population vaccinated by June, estimates health department
Authorities suggest annual single Covid-19 jab might be needed
Health minister on rising transmission rate: 'A fourth wave would be dramatic'
Alba Vergés says pandemic is at "fragile moment" but suggests restrictions at Easter could be loosened like Christmas
Most Covid-19 restrictions extended until February 28
Only extra-curricular activities and children's leisure activities are loosened, while curfew, restrictions for bars, restaurants and shops remain the same
Two possible cases of Brazilian Covid-19 variant detected in Catalonia
Health department also finds two further suspected cases of the South African strain
No 'noteworthy' easing of Covid restrictions expected this week
Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall but numbers in hospital and ICU still concern authorities
Significant turnout drop in Catalan election – preliminary figures
45.6% voters cast ballot by 6pm, but morning voting was for those at-risk of Covid and mail-in vote is higher this year
Organizers planning ‘boldly but cautiously for in-person’ MWC21
John Hoffmann, CEO of GSMA, says his company are taking “extraordinary steps” to host Mobile World Congress this summer
Almost 40% of poll workers attempt to opt out of Catalonia's pandemic election
Over 30,000 people have asked to be replaced during February 14 vote
Catalonia surpasses 20,000 Covid-19 related deaths
Figures continue to improve as third wave peak ends
Culture sector suffers losses of 24% due to the pandemic
Authorities grant €23.7 million in financial aid to workers and businesses affected
Socialist candidate under fire for not getting Covid-19 test ahead of televised debate
TV3 public broadcaster had requested PCR or antigen test of all politicians
Vaccination for over 80s expected to begin next week
Non-medical essential workers such as pharmacists and physiotherapists already being given AstraZeneca dose