'You are a monkey': young black man reports alleged racist Catalan police attack
Recording suggests 20-year-old was beaten and called racial slurs in case under investigation
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Girona and Central Catalonia enter de-escalation Phase 3 as mobility restrictions loosen
Number of public transport users in Barcelona area increases as capital hopeful to progress to last lockdown easing stage within days
Lockdown anxiety increases for students as university entry exams approaches
"Not going to school is more stressful than I thought, my classmates helped me cope with this year but it is harder without them"
Healthcare workers in their own words: three months of Covid-19
Medical professionals describe their experiences as pandemic evolves
Busy Barcelona beaches on first weekend of permitted bathing
Several beaches near the limit set by authorities, but very far from usual June
What will I be able to do from Monday that I could not do before if I am in Catalonia?
Going anywhere within the country will be possible except to, from or through Lleida and Barcelona, as Girona and Central Catalonia move to Phase 3
‘More women will suffer from mental disorders’ after Covid-19, warn experts
Feminization of care work, family workload and gender violence undermine women’s mental health
Relaxing lockdown: what we know so far
From May 2 strolls may be allowed, and other measures will be different depending on the area, but who will lead it and how is still up in the air
Diplocat to hold online debates on post-Covid world 'from a decentralizing perspective'
Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia's "Digital Talks" on sub-state entities and sustainability will begin on June 25
Government open to request for Barcelona to enter Phase 3 next Monday
Local council and restaurants ask health department to progress into last lockdown easing stage
Schools to open 'to all students' for regular lessons in September
Spain's education ministry calls on Catalonia and other territories to turn public spaces, dining areas, and libraries into classrooms
Health workers fighting Covid-19 to receive bonuses from €350 to €1,350
Catalan government pledges €140 million in bonifications
Nissan workers stage funeral procession through Barcelona to protest plant closures
Employees burn caskets of Japanese carmaker and manufacturers' association officials
Racism accusations as fruit harvesters sleep rough in Lleida
With backdrop of Black Lives Matter, activists and seasonal workers denounce situation happening every year but aggravated by Covid-19
Health department proposes only allowing Girona and Central Catalonia to enter Phase 3 on June 15
Alt Penedès and Garraf counties to remain in Phase 2 with rest of Barcelona metro area and Lleida
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