Cinemas, gyms, and sports centers allowed to re-open
Some restrictions loosened in the Catalan capital, but nightclubs won’t be allowed to open their doors again
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Current affairs and social issues
Two-week ban on drinking alcohol in public places comes into force
Failure to comply with measure carries fine of up to €15,000
Health minister opens door to loosening lockdown measures in Lleida
Vergés says situation is “much more controlled” than before yet still “remains complicated”
Public drinking banned across Catalonia
Fines of up to €15,000 set for those who do not comply with new rules
Schools to open in September if pandemic situation remains as it is today
94.5% of students pass university entrance exams with five students earning near-perfect grades
Catalonia's ban on bullfighting, ten years later
Top Spanish court overturned measure in 2016 but no bullfights have been held since 2011 amidst calls to end 'correbous' too
Social services attend more than 44,000 people in Barcelona during pandemic
70% of users in last four months are women and 20% have applied for the first time
Business owners in Segrià voice anger against ‘illegal’ restrictions
Restaurateurs are considering sending bills to the Catalan government to cover their losses during the period of enforced closure
Torra calls for 'responsibility' in order to avoid another lockdown
Catalan president says the country is facing the "10 most important days of the summer"
Cinemas, theaters and gyms in areas with outbreaks might reopen next week
Barcelona's zoo and Olympic park granted permission to open as Tibidabo amusement park waiting for go-ahead
French customers cross border despite PM's advice but tourism industry concerned
Nightlife businesses associations threaten government to take ban on nightclubs to courts
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
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
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