Bar and restaurant closures will 'destroy the engine' of Catalan economy, say critics
Restaurant Guild claims two-week shutdown to curb Covid spread will 'sink Barcelona'
October 14, 2020 07:40 PM
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Restaurant Guild claims two-week shutdown to curb Covid spread will 'sink Barcelona'
October 14, 2020 07:40 PM
Government announces toughest coronavirus measures since March, but courts could block their enforcement expected for Friday
October 14, 2020 02:38 PM
Government expected to announce measure on Wednesday after weeks of record infections
October 14, 2020 12:16 PM
Measures including limitations in bars, restaurants, shops and parks to be announced early afternoon on Wednesday
October 14, 2020 12:13 PM
Across Spain 40.9% favor republic versus 34.9% for the status quo
October 13, 2020 06:47 PM
4-day strike began on Tuesday to denounce "collapse" of healthcare system
October 13, 2020 04:54 PM
Over weekend government recommended move to remote learning following sharp increase in Covid-19 transmissions
October 13, 2020 02:20 PM
Measures to affect "mobility and social interaction" set to be announced this week
October 13, 2020 10:04 AM
Far-right groups take to the streets to celebrate holiday, while anti-racist activists condemn colonialism and demand reparations
October 12, 2020 07:59 PM
Here's a list of towns and counties under tighter rules than the rest of Catalonia
October 12, 2020 12:48 PM
1 in 4 medics consider quitting due to impact of pandemic on physical and mental health
October 12, 2020 10:36 AM
Rising coronavirus numbers prompt Catalan health authorities to call for immediate action
October 11, 2020 11:31 AM
Coronavirus cases set highest weekly rise with still one day to go
October 10, 2020 08:57 PM
Foreign minister hopes Council of Catalonia Abroad will be up and running by end of year
October 10, 2020 03:18 PM
150 gather in Catalan capital to show monarch "not welcome" on eve of visit to Barcelona
October 8, 2020 08:53 PM
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