Police close Barcelona migrant detention center due to coronavirus border closures
Center empty after authorities were unable to repatriate detainees
March 19, 2020 09:47 PM
Current affairs and social issues
Center empty after authorities were unable to repatriate detainees
March 19, 2020 09:47 PM
Dozens of people in area around Igualada under coronavirus restrictions need to be accompanied to feed their animals
March 19, 2020 06:05 PM
New application, Stop Covid-19 Cat, aimed at ensuring hospital beds available to those who most need them
March 19, 2020 01:44 PM
Some professors around Catalonia are turning to the internet to stay in touch with their students
March 19, 2020 12:52 PM
Foreign office statement says Spanish government will close all hotels next Tuesday as part of emergency measures against coronavirus
March 18, 2020 08:29 PM
As the state of alarm due to the health crisis goes on, some parents and children are turning to structure and discipline to get through the day
March 18, 2020 02:20 PM
Traffic levels also down significantly as is overall energy use across Catalonia
March 18, 2020 12:53 PM
Number of fatalities more than doubles in a single day bringing total to 41
March 17, 2020 08:21 PM
No new dates for tests have been set yet, while pre-enrollment for schools also suspended
March 17, 2020 07:38 PM
Police are tackling people and establishments ignoring restrictions
March 17, 2020 01:37 PM
Few incidents were reported at Catalonia's northern border, as entry is restricted to Spanish nationals, residents, and goods
March 17, 2020 01:11 PM
Government expects quick coronavirus test to be available soon and will launch app for people with coronavirus symptoms
March 17, 2020 12:50 PM
Traffic in Barcelona area fell by 40% on Monday morning, with queues forming outside some shops
March 16, 2020 01:00 PM
Private health centers to open publicly, while military will support police in ensuring home confinement
March 15, 2020 10:20 PM
Move comes after harassment claims against former king Juan Carlos and that he received €100m from Saudi Arabia
March 15, 2020 08:48 PM
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