Spain to replace 659,000 faulty rapid tests bought in China
Huawei might 'scale down' donation of masks after EU diplomacy head Borrell comments on Chinese 'struggle for influence'
March 28, 2020 11:22 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
500,000 face masks arrive, with 50,000 rapid covid-19 tests due on Friday
As Spanish government faces criticism over centralized purchasing of supplies, Madrid says pandemic's peak could be close
March 26, 2020 08:26 PM
Spanish Congress confirms state of alarm extended until April 11
Catalan pro-independence parties refuse to back motion as they want Spain to accept total confinement for Catalonia
March 26, 2020 03:00 AM
Chakir El Homrani and Carmen Calvo test positive for covid-19
Catalonia’s work minister and Spain’s vice president latest political figures to contract coronavirus
March 25, 2020 08:02 PM
President: exceptional measures maybe until June if no lockdown
"We have to get ready for a situation that is now difficult to conceive," says Quim Torra
March 25, 2020 11:54 AM
Catalan MEPs call on EU chamber to reallocate funds to fight covid-19
Letter to parliament speaker calls for reassignment of expenses and savings to buy medical supplies and equipment
March 24, 2020 05:10 PM
President Torra continues to demand total lockdown and asks for further social measures
"People should be able to stay home without worrying about their salaries, rents or mortgages," says Catalan leader
March 22, 2020 03:36 PM
Spanish president informs regional leaders state of alarm to be extended another 15 days
Pedro Sánchez will seek congressional approval to prolong lockdown
March 22, 2020 11:45 AM
Catalan interior minister to New York Times: 'drastic, tough and efficient decisions' needed
Buch stresses need for stricter measures to halt covid-19 pandemic in interview with US publication
March 21, 2020 02:17 PM
MP Bernat Solé appointed new foreign minister
Predecessor Bosch stepped down over handling of sexual misconduct allegations against chief of staff
March 20, 2020 03:23 PM
President Torra to EU leaders: Catalonia needs a total lockdown
Catalan leader sends letter urging Commission to ensure that WHO guidelines are observed by Spain
March 20, 2020 12:11 PM
Health system at 'risk of collapse next week'
Retired and student doctors and nurses called to join effort
March 19, 2020 04:48 PM
Pots and pans bang throughout Catalonia against King as he asks for unity
Monarch on coronavirus crisis: "All Spaniards should feel safe"
March 19, 2020 10:24 AM
Catalonia complains to Madrid over confiscation of face masks
Health minister responds after Spanish police block delivery of material destined for Catalan hospitals
March 18, 2020 06:22 PM
Spain enhances social measures but rejects Catalonia's total lockdown
Moratorium on mortgages and efforts to avoid permanent redundancies among decisions to curb social and economic impact of coronavirus
March 17, 2020 04:19 PM
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