Catalonia begins first full week under state of alarm at half speed
Traffic in Barcelona area fell by 40% on Monday morning, with queues forming outside some shops
March 16, 2020 01:00 PM
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New emergency measures in health, transport and defense in force in whole of Spain
Private health centers to open publicly, while military will support police in ensuring home confinement
March 15, 2020 10:20 PM
Spanish king rejects father’s inheritance, removes him from royal family payroll
Move comes after harassment claims against former king Juan Carlos and that he received €100m from Saudi Arabia
March 15, 2020 08:48 PM
Vice president Pere Aragonès tests positive for covid-19
Jailed independence leader Josep Rull is in isolation in Lledoners prison as a possible coronavirus patient
March 15, 2020 06:07 PM
Police carry out controls in public spaces to ensure limitation of movement
Spain’s interior ministry issues order to guarantee “concerted action” of all bodies under their orders
March 15, 2020 03:50 PM
President Torra calls Spain’s efforts in fighting coronavirus ‘insufficient’
Catalan chief urges for complete self-isolation and calls for improved economic measures after regional presidents’ meeting
March 15, 2020 03:18 PM
First clinical trial to treat coronavirus to begin in Catalonia on Monday
Health minister Alba Vergés announces that first results will be out in three weeks
March 15, 2020 12:14 AM
Shops, bars, and restaurants closed in Catalonia with much reduced activity
Only establishments selling basic needs - food, healthcare, hygiene products - are permitted to open
March 14, 2020 05:10 PM
Private healthcare and hotels available if needed for coronavirus emergency
Health minister emphasises importance of “getting ahead of what is happening in Madrid and Italy"
March 14, 2020 12:07 PM
Government requests only to go out when essential and insists supply is guaranteed
Officials underline importance of reducing mobility in Catalonia
March 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Government orders closure of certain public spaces
Bars, restaurants, cafes, gaming houses, gyms, ski resorts, nightclubs, and all commercial areas that are not dedicated to selling food and healthcare supplies included in measure
March 13, 2020 11:05 PM
How will Trump's 30-day European travel ban affect US citizens in Catalonia?
If you're planning to head back home, check out our guide to what we know so far
March 13, 2020 08:29 PM
190 new coronavirus cases in Catalonia bringing figure to over 500
35 in serious condition, with death toll staying at 6
March 13, 2020 07:23 PM
Jailed Catalan pro-independence leader in coronavirus isolation
Jordi Sànchez quarantined in prison infirmary while waiting for results of covid-19 test he took on Thursday
March 13, 2020 07:12 PM
Museums, libraries, zoo, funfairs, and cinemas close due to coronavirus
More activity temporarily ceases in Catalonia, including evictions and hearings, while Celler de Can Roca restaurant shuts until April and Nissan halts production
March 13, 2020 06:23 PM
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