Hundreds protest Moroccan actions in Western Sahara outside consulate in Barcelona
November 18, 2020 06:54 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Bars, culture, and sport to partially reopen when first measures are lifted next Monday
The de-escalation of the second wave Covid-19 restrictions will be done gradually
November 17, 2020 12:36 PM
In small towns, closing a bar can also mean shutting down social life
November 17, 2020 10:17 AM
Gradual lifting of Covid-19 measures to begin on Nov 23
Health ministry advocates re-opening sectors slowly despite high ICU occupancy
November 16, 2020 03:51 PM
Annual 'Gran Recapte' food drive kicks off as demand increases by 40% due to pandemic
Organizers say 262,000 people in Catalonia are in need of food donations
November 15, 2020 04:40 PM
Housing rights advocates call for improved services for homeless in Lleida
Lodging for some only provided at night while those in need lack access to facilities during day
November 14, 2020 06:18 PM
What (if anything) goes on in Barcelona after curfew?
Food delivery workers and cleaners among few out on quietest night in the capital since measure began
November 14, 2020 11:43 AM
Closure of bars, theaters and gyms extended until Nov 23
November 12, 2020 01:24 PM
Open Arms refugee rescue ship saves 250 people in the last week
November 12, 2020 01:24 PM
List of countries from which arrivals will need a negative PCR test to enter Spain
November 12, 2020 12:26 PM
Several protests by sectors affected by Covid-19 restrictions in Barcelona
Sports Federation and beauty sectors demand reopening, while nightclub industry denounces late benefit repayments
November 11, 2020 07:34 PM
Poll: 60% say their opinion of Spanish government has worsened during pandemic
November 11, 2020 07:20 PM
Spain will require travelers from high-risk countries to present negative PCR tests upon arrival
Covid-19 test will have to have been carried out within 72 hours prior to travel
November 11, 2020 04:58 PM
How are the three key figures relevant for determining restrictions progressing?
November 11, 2020 02:32 PM
Spanish government lowers VAT of face masks from 21% to 4%
November 11, 2020 12:56 PM
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