Q&A: Travel rules and health and safety measures for visitors to Catalonia
Borders, hotels and restaurants are open but advice in many areas is stay at home
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Government closes nightclubs and sets midnight curfew for restaurants
In an effort to reduce spread of Covid-19, Catalan authorities restrict nightlife, especially in areas with outbreaks
French prime minister advises citizens to avoid travel to Catalonia
Jean Castex says discussions are ongoing to limit the flow from Spain to France as much as possible
September 11 Catalan National Day protests to take place partially online
Some in-person concentrations in front of state buildings and fundraisers for Covid-19 efforts
Sentences for far-right supporters who assaulted Catalan cultural center reduced
Supreme Court lowers convictions to two and a half years each, none of the assailants have yet gone to prison seven years after events
Health authorities warn of 'critical days' in attempt to curb virus spread
Outbreaks in Barcelona of particular concern as public asked to play their part
Church registered 3,722 estates without title deeds over 70 years, says government
Religious institution was permitted to act as notary thanks to a Franco era law in force until 2015
Gloria recovery continues six months after storm wreaked havoc
Extreme weather in January claimed four lives in Catalonia and caused widespread damage
Court summons 196 for blocking main highway near French border
Activists from Tsunami Democràtic charged with crimes of public disorder and causing damage during November protests
Spanish government cools on idea of French border closure
Tourism minister says situation of outbreaks in Catalonia is 'improving'
Further lockdown ruled out for now but nightlife restrictions considered
Health department plans to increase daily PCR tests from 8,000 to 30,000
Lleida mayor says 'key' week ahead as growth in new coronavirus cases slows
Cases up 20.4% on last Tuesday, lowest increase in a week
Barcelona reduces beach capacity by 15% to lower risk of infection
Council decides against bigger reduction in order to prevent "exodus" to out-of-town beaches
Guide to what you should, must and can't do after latest Covid-19 outbreaks
New measures are applicable to 3.04 million people, including Barcelona's metropolitan area, part of the Lleida region and two towns in the north-east of Catalonia
Catalonia imposes new restrictions in 'last chance' to avoid total lockdown
Measures in Barcelona metro area and other regions for 15 days from Saturday at 9 am
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