Spanish president informs regional leaders state of alarm to be extended another 15 days
Pedro Sánchez will seek congressional approval to prolong lockdown
Pedro Sánchez will seek congressional approval to prolong lockdown
Some 3,000 charged in Barcelona for unjustified breaking of confinement, while authorities prepare to stop people going to second homes
Center empty after authorities were unable to repatriate detainees
Retired and student doctors and nurses called to join effort
Foreign office statement says Spanish government will close all hotels next Tuesday as part of emergency measures against coronavirus
Traffic levels also down significantly as is overall energy use across Catalonia
No new dates for tests have been set yet, while pre-enrollment for schools also suspended
Health crisis impacts Catalonia's annual celebration of books and romance on April 23
Moratorium on mortgages and efforts to avoid permanent redundancies among decisions to curb social and economic impact of coronavirus
Police are tackling people and establishments ignoring restrictions
Traffic in Barcelona area fell by 40% on Monday morning, with queues forming outside some shops
"We'll see military wherever needed," says defense minister, while interior minister says sealing borders is "real possibility"
Interior Minister Miquel Buch said Pedro Sánchez was not taking effective action in fighting coronavirus pandemic
Work, buying basic goods and take care of dependent people among only reasons to leave home, as Madrid could take over Catalan health and police
President asks Spanish cabinet to block ports and airports and access by train, but will not block roads in and out of Catalonia until Madrid responds