Catalonia demands economic and social plan for lockdown and its aftermath
Moratorium in mortgages and credits, removing deficit limit, suspending taxes and payment of basic supplies, and guaranteeing basic income, among measures
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President Torra on Spain's enhanced lockdown: 'Thanks for accepting our demands'
"If a total lockdown is declared now, it is because it didn't exist before," says the Catalan leader, who has been asking for such measure since March 13
Lockdown enhanced in Spain: workers of non-essential jobs obliged to stay home until April 9
Employees will have a paid allowance and will have to make up for time, as Catalan government welcomes decision
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spanish president informs regional leaders state of alarm to be extended another 15 days
Pedro Sánchez will seek congressional approval to prolong lockdown
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
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