Official: Bars to be shut and social activities limited to avoid 'total lockdown'
Government announces toughest coronavirus measures since March, but courts could block their enforcement expected for Friday
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Catalonia to shut bars and restaurants for two weeks amid Covid-19 surge
Government expected to announce measure on Wednesday after weeks of record infections
Covid-19 outbreak risk and hospitalizations continue to be on the rise
Measures including limitations in bars, restaurants, shops and parks to be announced early afternoon on Wednesday
Poll: 2 in 3 Catalans would vote for republic over monarchy in referendum
Across Spain 40.9% favor republic versus 34.9% for the status quo
Family doctors’ strike followed by 55%, say organizers; not even 20% did, say authorities
4-day strike began on Tuesday to denounce "collapse" of healthcare system
Catalan universities will hold lectures online from Thursday
Over weekend government recommended move to remote learning following sharp increase in Covid-19 transmissions
Government to introduce new Covid-19 restrictions as residents asked to 'sacrifice' social life
Measures to affect "mobility and social interaction" set to be announced this week
Spanish National Day sees rivaling rallies at Barcelona’s Columbus monument
Far-right groups take to the streets to celebrate holiday, while anti-racist activists condemn colonialism and demand reparations
What Covid-19 restrictions are in place and where
Here's a list of towns and counties under tighter rules than the rest of Catalonia
Doctors and nurses wanted: experts warn of medical staff shortage
1 in 4 medics consider quitting due to impact of pandemic on physical and mental health
Companies and universities urged to operate remotely for two weeks
Rising coronavirus numbers prompt Catalan health authorities to call for immediate action
Catalonia sees record 5,000 infections in two days
Coronavirus cases set highest weekly rise with still one day to go
Government to launch body linking Catalans around the world
Foreign minister hopes Council of Catalonia Abroad will be up and running by end of year
Photos of Spanish king burned at protests across Catalonia
150 gather in Catalan capital to show monarch "not welcome" on eve of visit to Barcelona
Evictions from flats occupied by social collectives in Barcelona's Raval halted
City council and owners given 45 days to relocate people living in three premises
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