Catalonia moves one step closer to ‘new normality’
Barcelona and Lleida progress to Phase 2, while Tarragona, Ebre and western Pyrenees reach final stage of de-escalation process
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Protesters mourn George Floyd and denounce racism
Barcelona hosts the main demonstration called by CNAAE in Catalonia, with people also marching in major towns
‘Looking at the US is no excuse to forget how much racism we experience here’
Jennifer Molina is the spokesperson for the newly created Black, African, and Afro-descendant Community in Spain (CNAAE)
Black community calls anti-racist protest in Barcelona on Sunday
The newly created CNAAE brings together people of color to mourn George Floyd’s killing and denounce racism in Catalonia
What will I be able to do in Phase 2 and 3 from next Monday?
Check out this explainer and interactive map to find out the measures in place for the last two stages of lockdown easing
Immunity levels 6.1% in Catalonia, Covid-19 study shows
The figure is 7.4% for Barcelona, 1.6% for Tarragona, 3.1% for Girona, and 3.3% for Lleida
Why is Spain as a whole reporting fewer new Covid-19 deaths than Catalonia?
Catalan authorities provide figures of care homes unlike Spanish government
Unemployment up over 30% compared with last year
15,339 more people left without work compared to April, leaving total jobless at 483,149
Schools begin reopening in Phase 2 lockdown de-escalation areas
Teachers say face-to-face teaching is ‘necessary’ but schools see limited return of students
‘We are Antifa’: Parliament speaker reacts to Trump’s designation as terrorist group
Torrent was one of the first Catalan politicians to respond, while a Monday evening demonstration is planned in Barcelona
Q&A: Bars, restaurants, masks and museums, how will the lockdown exit plan work?
The Catalan News guide to what you can do, where you can go, and when
Tobacco use in Catalonia drops almost 2% in 2019
Smoking is estimated to cause 9,030 deaths a year, accounting for one in six fatalities
Activist denounces racism of Lleida hotels and landlords refusing to lodge seasonal workers
200 fruit pickers are sleeping rough despite AS Monaco player's offer to pay for their stay in advance
Nissan protests continue as government says plants cannot be nationalized
Workers demonstrate at four of the brand's main dealerships in Catalonia
What will be allowed from Monday in Phases 1 and 2?
Travel between Barcelona city and the wider metropolitan area to be permitted
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