New protests against closures from restaurant sector in Barcelona
Smoke bombs and firecrackers set off, eggs thrown at façade of government HQ
Smoke bombs and firecrackers set off, eggs thrown at façade of government HQ
Industry bodies and employers' associations demand government aid at Barcelona demonstration
Bars forced to close, shops capped at 30% capacity limit as suspension of in-person lectures and restrictions to religious ceremonies put on hold while judges deliberate
Government says new coronavirus restrictions will be enforced putting on hold issues concerning "fundamental rights"
Restaurant Guild claims two-week shutdown to curb Covid spread will 'sink Barcelona'
Government announces toughest coronavirus measures since March, but courts could block their enforcement expected for Friday
Government expected to announce measure on Wednesday after weeks of record infections
Measures including limitations in bars, restaurants, shops and parks to be announced early afternoon on Wednesday
Government urges people in Girona and Salt to reduce social interactions
Ban on social gatherings of over 10 people, restrictions on smoking in public and 1am curfew for restaurants
Spanish health minister agreed the new restrictions after a meeting with regional authorities
The sector calls for aid to alleviate the losses as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions
Nightlife businesses associations threaten government to take ban on nightclubs to courts
Local council and restaurants ask health department to progress into last lockdown easing stage
Relatively little street activity as terraces return in Barcelona and exercise time slots removed in Tarragona