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State of alarm
Congress approves further extension to the state of alarm
Prime Minister Sánchez came in for strong criticism from the PP and other parties.
State of alarm
Health minister to decide which regions enter de-escalation Phase 1
Criteria have to be met in order for there to be approval of Phase 1.
Air travel
Eliminating plane middle seats would increase fares 50%
IATA maintains that the risk of transmission is low and that there are other measures which can be adopted.
Sport
Rafa Nadal says the 2020 tennis season is a write off
Rafa Nadal says he's unlikely to return to competitive tennis this year.
State of alarm
Partido Popular not prepared to support state of alarm extension
The government says that a further extension is essential; if not, there will be "chaos".
Entertainment
Fans crushed as 'Love Island' 2020 is cancelled
'Love Island' postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus crisis.
News
Significant drop in Covid-19 infections in Spain
The Ministry of Health reported a significant drop in Covid-19 infections in Spain on Monday.
Coronavirus
Simón: high probability of new outbreaks
Dr. Fernando Simón is not ruling out a second wave in October.
State of alarm
Social gatherings of up to ten people from Phase 1
Terrace capacity under Phase 1 has been increased to 50%.
News
Masks are mandatory on public transport from Monday
Masks are mandatory on public transport in Spain from Monday, May 4.
Entertainment
Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber song for Covid-19
“Stuck With U” will be released next week and all proceeds go to the families of Healthcare Professionals affected by coronavirus.
News
Covid-19 Death Toll continues to decrease
The Ministry of Health confirmed 276 coronavirus deaths in Spain on Saturday.
News
Ryanair says 3,000 staff could lose their jobs
Ryanair says 3,000 staff may lose their jobs over the next two years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
News
Audiovisual Sector key to economic recovery
The Audiovisual Sector will be key to economic recovery in Majorca according to the Consell.
News
Covid-19 Death Toll below 300 for second day
Less than 300 coronavirus deaths in Spain for the second day in a row.
News
New study of lockdown compliance in 10 Spanish Cities
New study shows which of the 10 biggest Spanish Cities obeyed the lockdown rules and which ones did not.
Lockdown
Britons fear leaving homes even if lockdown lifted, poll shows
More than 60% are uncomfortable to out go once restrictions are eased.
Economy
Spain's GDP, battered by pandemic, to contract 9.2% in 2020 - economy minister
Unemployment for 2020 was forecast to rise to 19%, easing to 17.2% in 2021.
State of alarm
Government sets out times for people going out
Spain's health minister has explained the time slots for taking exercise as from Saturday.
State of alarm
British Embassy update on travel to Spain from the UK
Video released by the British Embassy regarding travel to and from Spain.
News
6,400 coronavirus patients have been discharged
Ministry of Health confirmed 2,144 new coronavirus infections in Spain on Wednesday.
Birth
Boris Johnson has 'healthy baby boy' with fiancée Carrie Symonds
The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.
State of Alarm
From hairdressers to beaches - Spain's plan to phase out lockdown
Key points of the phasing out of lockdown plan, which will vary from province to province.
State of alarm
Sánchez sets out de-escalation plan for "new normality" by end-June
Spain's de-escalation plan. Formentera will be at Phase One before the other Balearic Islands. Phase One for the rest of the Balearics will start on 11 May.
Tourism
German nationals to take Stay-cations this year
German Government says Germans unlikely to holiday abroad this summer.
News
WHO warns against lifting restrictions too fast
The World Health Organisation says lifting the coronvirus restrictions too soon will harm the economy.
News
More than 100,000 people have beaten Covid-19
331 more coronavirus fatalities confirmed in Spain on Monday.
Entertainment
Brad Pitt's SNL performance goes viral
Brad Pitt's SNL parody of Dr Fauci goes viral on social media. Watch the video here.
News
Government issues new Health criteria
The Balearic Islands will have to meet new Health criteria before coronavirus restrictions can be lifted.
State of alarm
Sánchez: Going out to exercise to be permitted from 2 May
The government's de-escalation plan will be presented on Tuesday.
News
Being infected by Covid-19 may not make you immune
The World Health Organisation says there's no evidence to support claims that those infected with Covid-19 cannot be re-infected.
Global coronavirus fatalites about to top 200,000
The number of coronavirus deaths worldwide about to top 200,000.
News
Covid-19 deaths in Spain lowest for a month
367 coronavirus deaths in Spain in the last 24 hours.
Health
Health Ministry will decide de-escalation criteria
Seroprevalence study is part of the coronavirus de-escalation plan.
Weather
Stormy weather on the way
Stormy weather on its way to the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.
News
Row over German property owners gathers pace
The row over whether German property owners should be allowed to return to Majorca during the State of Emergency grows stronger.
News
Nurses take legal action against Sánchez & Illa
Nurses claim Spanish Prime Minister and Health Minister are responsible for deaths of Healthcare Professionals killed by Covid-19.
Coronavirus
British ambassador: A period of caution and then tourists will return
"People will continue to take holidays, and the preferred place for British tourists is Spain."
Travel
Ryanair must be clearer about full ticket price - EU court
Ryanair took the matter to court, prompting Italy's Council of State to ask the CJEU whether the price elements needed to be included.
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