Barcelona airport closes T2 again due to impact of Covid on passenger numbers
Airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air move all operations to T1
November 30, 2020 06:10 PM
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Current affairs and social issues
Self-employed workers can register for new government aid from Monday
System will not operate on first come, first served basis after website to request past help failed
November 28, 2020 04:54 PM
Christmas lights in Barcelona brighten up new streets and squares
The festive season has officially begun in the Catalan capital with the luminous decorations lasting until January 7
November 26, 2020 10:09 PM
Hospitalized Covid patients fall below 2,000 for first time in a month
Number in ICUs now below 500 but authorities aim for under 300
November 25, 2020 06:21 PM
Increase in gender-based violence during confinement
More women and children given care already in 2020 than in all of 2019
November 25, 2020 11:28 AM
Barcelona opera house stages protest rehearsal against new Covid-19 measures
Venue aims to show capacity limits should be adapted
November 24, 2020 08:05 PM
Barcelona takes part in international network of cities fighting gender inequality
Mayor Ada Colau calls for bringing feminist policies to “all spheres of government”
November 24, 2020 12:07 PM
Spain plans to delay curfew to 1am on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Pedro Sánchez's government proposes meetings of up to six people during December festive season
November 24, 2020 11:34 AM
Confusion as Spain blocks travellers without negative PCR tests
Passengers tell of chaotic scenes at their airports of origin as travel restrictions come into force
November 23, 2020 05:28 PM
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions: a step-by-step guide
Catalonia’s plan to ease coronavirus measures and resume activities
November 23, 2020 12:51 PM
Negative PCR tests required to enter Spain from Monday
Travellers will have to acquire a Covid-19 test before travel
November 23, 2020 12:27 PM
Catalonia might begin vaccinations in late January
Doses expected to be given to 70% of population by end of 2021
November 23, 2020 12:27 PM
Reopening of social life in Catalonia gets underway
Indoor and outdoor areas of bars can open, as well as sports venues, cinemas, theaters and concert halls
November 23, 2020 10:02 AM
Sánchez announces vaccine plan for all of Spain with 13,000 administration points
“Single strategy” plan will begin in January and aims to give “equal access” to all priority groups
November 22, 2020 07:35 PM
Nightlife platform improvises public night club to protest against closure
Group warns up to 75% of companies in sector could close after u-turn means they cannot open in first de-escalation phase
November 22, 2020 02:27 PM
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