Catalan government aims to let children leave homes in ten days time
Authorities are working on measures to ease confinement restrictions if new Covid-19 cases continue decreasing
April 17, 2020 03:41 PM
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Population of Catalans living abroad increases 4.6% in 2019
Biggest increases were seen in France and the United Kingdom
April 17, 2020 01:57 PM
WHO says Covid-19 pandemic in Spain 'definitely slowing down'
Senior Advisor surprised at "rapid outbreak" but claims there are reasons to be hopeful
April 16, 2020 02:12 PM
Change in Covid-19 counting method sees surge in case and death data
Deaths provided by funeral homes are now being counted in the overall numbers
April 16, 2020 10:43 AM
School year not to go beyond June
Catalan education department begins distributing devices to 52,000 homes so that all children can do classes online
April 15, 2020 04:56 PM
Extension of state of alarm and lockdown once again likely
Spain's president to address congress next Wednesday, as top Catalan scientist asks for exceptional measures to last until May 10
April 15, 2020 12:40 PM
Catalan government Q&A for citizens to help stop coronavirus spread
Updated answers on what's open and what's closed, when you're allowed to leave home, and what services are guaranteed, in English
April 15, 2020 11:55 AM
What do I have to do to obtain a free facemask?
Check out our guide to all you need to know to claim a Catalan government-issued mask
April 14, 2020 06:03 PM
Migrant rescue charity joins Covid-19 effort in Catalan care homes
Open Arms is contributing 30 vehicles and more than 70 volunteers to support healthcare teams
April 14, 2020 02:23 PM
Ebre Delta recovery from Storm Gloria on hold due to health crisis
Repairing damage to Catalonia's southern wetland zone was halted in mid-March, but authorities hope it can resume by end of April
April 14, 2020 12:35 PM
Uncertainty as non-essential employees go back to work
1.7 million Spanish government masks begin to be distributed as road traffic increased amid criticism of end of 'total lockdown'
April 14, 2020 11:45 AM
Education department to deliver connectivity packs to families without internet
First 22,000 devices to arrive this week to 52,000 homes, helping pupils without connection study
April 13, 2020 06:10 PM
One month in lockdown: how it unfolded in Catalonia
Thousands of lives are lost, hundreds of thousands out of work, while the world is confined to their homes
April 13, 2020 12:04 PM
Coronavirus lockdown can worsen instances of gender-based violence, says women’s group
Being forced into confinement with an abuser could lead to more victims seeking out help
April 12, 2020 11:36 AM
One month on from the closure of schools with many questions left unresolved
University entrance exams have been pushed back but authorities insist the academic year is not yet finished
April 11, 2020 12:27 PM
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