Catalonia looks at stricter Covid-19 measures amid worsening health situation
Nighttime curfew and capacity limits in parks may be brought in as the pandemic could disrupt the election
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Nighttime curfew and capacity limits in parks may be brought in as the pandemic could disrupt the election
Heavy rains caused rivers such as the Francolí to burst their banks and produce extreme damage, especially in Western Catalonia
Another 156 people have died as Catalonia leads in terms of diagnoses over past 7 days
Tribunal believes lenders lacked transparency but rules against potential payouts of millions to customers
Reporting delays and methodological differences account for apparent discrepancies
A week of workshops, webinars, and sessions aims to help people settle into life and work in the Catalan capital
Catalan capital chosen ahead of Brussels and Dubai with 13 out of 15 votes
Another 2,855 cases diagnosed via PCR or antigen tests as transmission rate declines slightly
Government promises relief aid for bars and other establishments
New infections skyrocket to 3,383 on Monday in biggest daily surge since beginning of the pandemic
A further 2,759 cases were confirmed on Sunday, bringing weekly total higher than any period of first wave
1 in 5 schools have had a confirmed case of Covid-19 as debate continues over best course of action
Industry bodies and employers' associations demand government aid at Barcelona demonstration
Various establishments closed entirely, others open for takeaway, while some used opportunity to deep clean premises
Bars shut for two weeks while capacities reduced in shops, gyms, and at cultural events
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