Spanish president informs regional leaders state of alarm to be extended another 15 days
Pedro Sánchez will seek congressional approval to prolong lockdown
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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
MP Bernat Solé appointed new foreign minister
Predecessor Bosch stepped down over handling of sexual misconduct allegations against chief of staff
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
Health system at 'risk of collapse next week'
Retired and student doctors and nurses called to join effort
Pots and pans bang throughout Catalonia against King as he asks for unity
Monarch on coronavirus crisis: "All Spaniards should feel safe"
Catalonia complains to Madrid over confiscation of face masks
Health minister responds after Spanish police block delivery of material destined for Catalan hospitals
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
Why is Madrid not under lockdown?
Catalan and Spanish governments disagree over how to tackle coronavirus crisis, as experts have their say
Spain to restore land border controls and restrict entry to nationals and residents
Interior minister says measure will come into effect from midnight Monday, and does not rule out closing air and sea borders at later date
Catalonia urges Spain to force all Catalans to stay home
Catalan interior minister says only exceptions should be for those providing basic supplies and services
Catalonia urges Spain force all Catalans to stay home
Catalan interior minister says only exceptions should be for those providing basic supplies and services
Catalan president Torra tests positive for coronavirus
Head of government will continue working confined in official residence
Spanish government: 'clear' need to extend state of alarm
"We'll see military wherever needed," says defense minister, while interior minister says sealing borders is "real possibility"
Catalan minister accuses Spanish president of 'wrapping himself in a flag'
Interior Minister Miquel Buch said Pedro Sánchez was not taking effective action in fighting coronavirus pandemic
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