Healthcare workers hold silence in memory of colleagues
Tribute paid to doctors and nurses who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic
May 14, 2020 04:21 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
Catalan authorities propose further partial lockdown de-escalation
Plan for Garraf, Baix Montseny, and Alt Penedès to move to Phase 1 and Barcelona to 'advanced Phase 0' needs approval from Spain
May 14, 2020 03:55 PM
Proposal for Girona, Lleida and central Catalonia to move to Phase 1 but Barcelona staying put
Catalan plan for some health regions to advance to next phase of lockdown de-escalation is subject to Spanish approval
May 13, 2020 02:42 PM
Authorities to meet on Wednesday to evaluate possible Barcelona Phase 1 progression
Catalan health minister warns there are more criteria beyond health sector to move phase
May 12, 2020 05:43 PM
International Nurses Day gives visibility for healthcare workers to take a stand
They welcome visibility, but ask for maintaining extra staff, more presence in executive positions, and more time for research
May 12, 2020 03:09 PM
Spain imposes 14-day quarantine for everyone entering its borders
Compulsory confinement for travellers and restrictions in ports and airports will be in effect at least until May 24
May 12, 2020 10:15 AM
Catalonia's senior-most citizen survives Covid-19 at age 113
Maria Branyas, from Olot, could be world's oldest person to overcome virus
May 11, 2020 07:07 PM
Shoppers flock to border town of El Pertús as France begins easing lockdown
Police continue to monitor cross-border movement – even within same town
May 11, 2020 01:50 PM
New Covid-19 cases in Catalonia fall to two month low
15 people declared dead in hospitals in last 24 hours with coronavirus, the lowest figure since beginning of lockdown
May 11, 2020 01:20 PM
Tarragona, Ebre and western Pyrenees regions begin their eased lockdown
Bar terraces, hotels, museums, libraries, gyms and small shops can open, as people are allowed to travel within their health region
May 11, 2020 11:31 AM
What factors could explain Covid-19's deadly impact in Catalonia?
Age, population density, health care, or preparedness hold the key to understanding what went wrong
May 10, 2020 12:36 PM
Which towns will be in lockdown ease Phase 1 from May 11 and what is allowed?
Only 11% of population move to next stage; terraces, hotels and gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted
May 9, 2020 10:40 AM
Foodbank sees 30% increase in demand since beginning of health crisis
Banc dels Aliments receives four times more queries in Barcelona than before pandemic
May 8, 2020 04:04 PM
Man arrested in Barcelona for allegedly plotting terrorist attack
Police say the man has ties to Daesh and was radicalized during confinement
May 8, 2020 11:49 AM
Barcelona beaches reopen during morning exercise hours to cautious public
Citizens returned in small numbers to jog, swim, and paddle surf for the first time since the state of alarm was declared
May 8, 2020 10:38 AM
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