Coronavirus
Catalonia announces that the use of a mask will be mandatory everywhere
The use of masks will be mandatory in Catalonia.
Travel
Portugal in talks with Britain ahead of review of UK 'travel corridor' decision
Last week Portugal was left off a list of more than 50 countries that Britain considers safe enough for travel without coronavirus-related restrictions
Coronavirus
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19
A group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people
Coronavirus
Poor data obscures COVID-19 death toll at Spain's nursing homes
The Spanish government is still not able to say how many nursing home residents have died because of the coronavirus.
Economy
Spain to disburse $2 bln in aid for transport companies
Transport companies will receive 1.8 euros from Spain's government by the hit of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus
Spanish island trials COVID-19 tracing app that will create virtual outbreak
The Spanish island of La Gomera have started downloading a new app on their phones aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Health
WHO to travellers keep an eye on "anywhere and everywhere" COVID-19
The World Health Organization said people must wear face mask on planes.
Health
Spanish antibody study shows 5% of population exposed to coronavirus
Nearly 70,000 people across Spain tested.
Sports
No fans at La Liga stadiums for rest of the season, say organisers
"The safest thing to do is to complete the season without spectators."
Economy
Spain to pass 50 bln corporate aid package, sets up fund to boost solvency
The announcement was part of other proposals such as tax reform partly focused on raising taxes on larger companies rather than smaller ones.
Economy
End of lockdown fails to boost jobs market in Spain
The end of the coronavirus lockdown in Spain failed to bring a surge in employment as government data showed.
Travel
Spain, Portugal open border to tourism after 3-month coronavirus closure
Spain and Portugal's prime ministers on Wednesday officially reopened their joint border.
Lockdown
Spain's Galicia to be first region to exit coronavirus lockdown
A state of emergency, declared country-wide in mid-March, will be effectively lifted in Galicia, while it remains in force in all the other 16 of Spain's regions.
Tourism
European tourist hotspots hope to lure Britons despite quarantine
Southern European holiday resorts fear disastrous season.
Viewpoint
Brits abroad
“While the rest of Europe appears to be pulling clear...Britain is still struggling....”
The Blog
Forget the crisis, it's the politics
How well do you think the opposition both to the Spanish government and the Balearic government has been managing the crisis?
Lockdown
Lotteries restarting
The National Lottery is now also on sale, and draws will resume in June.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Viewpoint
Home alone
The world is more divided than ever despite having a common enemy.
Jason Moore18/06/2020 18:16