Etiqueta 'Coronavirus'
A municipal worker in protective gear

State of Emergency

Spain extends state of emergency until April 12 as coronavirus crisis worsens

Spain now has the second-highest number of deaths globally after Italy’s 6,820.

Reuters26/03/2020 09:35

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dresden

Confidential

The same disease — Just a different country

It's a given fact I believe, that the less you can do, the less you want to do. It is as if your life suddenly becomes much smaller when you have to stay at home.

Frank Leavers25/03/2020 11:07

Spain's deputy prime minister Carmen Calvo

Coronavirus

Spain's Deputy PM Carmen Calvo tests positive for coronavirus

One more test was performed because the last one proved inconclusive.

Reuters25/03/2020 20:26

#SeeyousoonMallorca

Tourism

Council of Majorca launches WhatsApp tourism campaign

The island will be ready to welcome tourists back with open arms after the coronavirus crisis is over.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/03/2020 17:42

Spanish armed forces chief Miguel Villarroya

Coronavirus

Spain asks NATO for coronavirus testing kits, ventilators, protective gear

Spain made the request to NATO which would pass it on to the member states’ armies.

Reuters25/03/2020 13:21

Prince Charles

Coronavirus

British Royal tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19.

Reuters25/03/2020 11:57

Viewpoint

Ducks not scooters

We spend most of our lives wishing we could stay at home, now it's nice to go to work.

Humphrey Carter24/03/2020 13:16

Viewpoint

Keep calm

"Britain must simply follow Spain's lead and stay at home..."

Jason Moore24/03/2020 09:10

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Affairs Minister Nadia Calvino

Economy

Coronavirus crisis slows down Spain's economy 'significantly'

The government will on Tuesday release details of credit lines and guarantees available to companies hit by cash flow disruptions.

Reuters23/03/2020 21:57

A medical worker in a protective suit

Coronavirus

Health workers hard hit as Spain's coronavirus cases rise

Two other ministers and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have also tested positive for the coronavirus over the past weeks.

Reuters23/03/2020 14:23

Robert Sarver, owner of Phoenix Suns and Real Mallorca

Fan's View

The challenge facing La Liga

Head of La Liga, Javier Tebas, refuses to give in and still feels it’s possible to complete the fixture list in Spain sooner than later!!

Monro Bryce23/03/2020 08:59

HMA Hugh Elliott

Coronavirus

A coronavirus update from the British Embassy

We advise British tourists in Spain who wish to return to the UK to make travel plans to do so as soon as possible.

British Embassy21/03/2020 11:02

Viewpoint

Trying to bury bad news

The Spanish royals tried but failed to slip its latest scandal under the virus radar.

Humphrey Carter21/03/2020 13:51

Viewpoint

Changing times

“British citizens will have to exchange their residence documents...”

Jason Moore21/03/2020 09:50

Zara store, Madrid

Business

Inditex considers 25,000 temporary layoffs in Spain

Inditex’s headquarters in Arteixo, northern Spain, are the nerve centre of the fashion group’s operations.

Reuters20/03/2020 15:26

Viewpoint

Britain needs to get moving

I have a cunning suspicion why the UK is holding back but it can’t wait too long.

Humphrey Carter20/03/2020 13:01

Espanyol - Mallorca

Football

Six Espanyol players test positive for coronavirus

"All of them are suffering from mild symptoms and they are complying with the medical recommendations."

Reuters18/03/2020 09:03

Spanish border with France

State of Emergency

Spain turns back cars from land borders as coronavirus death toll nears 500

Governments across Europe have taken draconian measures to slow the pandemic, shutting borders, closing schools, shops, restaurants and ordering citizens to stay at home.

Reuters17/03/2020 15:05