Cinemas, theaters and gyms in areas with outbreaks might reopen next week
Barcelona's zoo and Olympic park granted permission to open as Tibidabo amusement park waiting for go-ahead
July 25, 2020 03:43 PM
Society
Current affairs and social issues
French customers cross border despite PM's advice but tourism industry concerned
Nightlife businesses associations threaten government to take ban on nightclubs to courts
July 25, 2020 01:23 PM
Q&A: Travel rules and health and safety measures for visitors to Catalonia
Borders, hotels and restaurants are open but advice in many areas is stay at home
July 25, 2020 10:41 AM
Government closes nightclubs and sets midnight curfew for restaurants
In an effort to reduce spread of Covid-19, Catalan authorities restrict nightlife, especially in areas with outbreaks
July 24, 2020 07:42 PM
French prime minister advises citizens to avoid travel to Catalonia
Jean Castex says discussions are ongoing to limit the flow from Spain to France as much as possible
July 24, 2020 04:41 PM
September 11 Catalan National Day protests to take place partially online
Some in-person concentrations in front of state buildings and fundraisers for Covid-19 efforts
July 24, 2020 01:22 PM
Sentences for far-right supporters who assaulted Catalan cultural center reduced
Supreme Court lowers convictions to two and a half years each, none of the assailants have yet gone to prison seven years after events
July 24, 2020 10:54 AM
Health authorities warn of 'critical days' in attempt to curb virus spread
Outbreaks in Barcelona of particular concern as public asked to play their part
July 23, 2020 07:04 PM
Church registered 3,722 estates without title deeds over 70 years, says government
Religious institution was permitted to act as notary thanks to a Franco era law in force until 2015
July 23, 2020 02:06 PM
Gloria recovery continues six months after storm wreaked havoc
Extreme weather in January claimed four lives in Catalonia and caused widespread damage
July 22, 2020 07:09 PM
Court summons 196 for blocking main highway near French border
Activists from Tsunami Democràtic charged with crimes of public disorder and causing damage during November protests
July 22, 2020 06:08 PM
Spanish government cools on idea of French border closure
Tourism minister says situation of outbreaks in Catalonia is 'improving'
July 22, 2020 04:51 PM
Further lockdown ruled out for now but nightlife restrictions considered
Health department plans to increase daily PCR tests from 8,000 to 30,000
July 22, 2020 01:13 PM
Lleida mayor says 'key' week ahead as growth in new coronavirus cases slows
Cases up 20.4% on last Tuesday, lowest increase in a week
July 21, 2020 06:48 PM
Barcelona reduces beach capacity by 15% to lower risk of infection
Council decides against bigger reduction in order to prevent "exodus" to out-of-town beaches
July 21, 2020 05:23 PM
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