UK advises British travelers to return from Spain by March 24
March 18, 2020 08:29 PM
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The challenge of Catalan families surviving confinement at home
As the state of alarm due to the health crisis goes on, some parents and children are turning to structure and discipline to get through the day
March 18, 2020 02:20 PM
Dramatic drop in public transport use as people stay at home
March 18, 2020 12:53 PM
23 coronavirus deaths in Catalonia in last 24 hours
March 17, 2020 08:21 PM
University entrance exams postponed due to coronavirus crisis
March 17, 2020 07:38 PM
Barcelona metro quiet at rush hour on second working day of state of alarm
March 17, 2020 01:37 PM
First day of land border controls to fight coronavirus
March 17, 2020 01:11 PM
Catalan health minister warns of 'tough' week as covid-19 cases set to rise
Government expects quick coronavirus test to be available soon and will launch app for people with coronavirus symptoms
March 17, 2020 12:50 PM
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
New emergency measures in health, transport and defense in force in whole of Spain
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
March 15, 2020 06:07 PM
Police carry out controls in public spaces to ensure limitation of movement
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
March 15, 2020 12:14 AM
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