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Pedro Sánchez at a meeting on Saturday.

Coronavirus

State of alarm to be extended

The state of alarm extension needs the backing of Congress.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/04/2020 14:56

Catamaran crew sanction for docking without permission.

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Catamaran crew sanctioned

Catamaran crew sanctioned for docking without permission.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/04/2020 12:11

Pedro Sánchez, who may be seeking an extension to the state of alarm.

Coronavirus

State of alarm may be extended by two weeks

Prime Minister Sánchez will make an announcement on Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2020 20:15

Salvador Illa, Health Minister

News

Are the coronavirus restrictions being relaxed?

Will the coronavirus restrictions in Spain be relaxed soon?

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2020 15:28

Google Global Mobility Report

News

Google shows global mobility in real time

A Statistical Report published by Google on Friday shows how the coronavirus crisis is affecting global mobility.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2020 14:08

Spanish Animation Exhibition postponed because of Covid-19

Entertainment

Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed

Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed until September because of coronavirus crisis.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2020 13:16

Patient being taken in to hospital

Coronavirus

Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 after another record daily toll

Over 6,000 people were in intensive care, the data showed.

Reuters02/04/2020 12:27

A healthcare worker wearing a protective face mask and suit transports a patient

Coronavirus

As Spain battles virus, medics' unions hit out

“Italy was 10 days ahead of us, which should have allowed us to see where things could be heading.”

Reuters02/04/2020 10:45

False passports, mobile phones, stolen watch, two helmets and cash found at Playa de Palma hotel.

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Rolex Gang thieves deported for stealing a watch

Two members of the so-called Rolex gang have been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2020 10:18

Medical staff at La Paz Hospital carry the 20 pizzas being delivered as part of the Food4Heroes

State of emergency

Feeding Spain's 'hero' medics for free, caterers and couriers team up

With Spain’s bars and restaurants all closed to customers due to the lockdown, Food4Heroes has drawn support from many famous brands.

Reuters01/04/2020 21:01

The Spanish flag flutters at half mast at Madrid’s City Hall

Gender violence

Calls to Spain's gender violence helpline rise sharply during lockdown

Spain is among the countries worst affected by the pandemic, with 9,053 deaths as of Wednesday.

Reuters01/04/2020 15:30

A woman wearing a protective face mask crosses a deserted street

Coronavirus

Spain reports more than 100,000 coronavirus cases, new daily death toll record

Overall fatalities caused by the disease rose to 9,053.

Reuters01/04/2020 12:14

Tuesday's cabinet meeting, at which further measures were agreed.

State of emergency

Spanish government announces further social and economic measures

Mortgages, evictions, utilities, the self-employed ...

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/03/2020 18:08

Ambulance workers at La Princesa hospital in Madrid.

News

Would total confinement conquer coronavirus?

Would total confinement across Spain wipe out coronavirus?

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/03/2020 15:25

A member of the Royal Guard wearing protective gear sanitises a dumpster

Coronavirus

Spain registers overnight death toll of 849, highest so far

The death toll rose to 8,189 on Tuesday.

Reuters31/03/2020 12:14

Only one coronavirus death reported in China on Monday.

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Only one death from coronavirus on Monday in China.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/03/2020 11:28

Healthcare workers wearing protective face masks

Coronavirus

Spanish coronavirus cases overtake China

An overnight death toll of 812 people brought total fatalities in Spain to 7,340.

Reuters30/03/2020 15:15

Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting press conference

Coronavirus

Spain's health emergency chief Fernando Simon has coronavirus

The trend in daily infections had changed since the introduction of lockdown measures.

Reuters30/03/2020 13:23

Former Spanish PM, José María Aznar & wife Ana Botella.

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"Irresponsible and Selfish"

New York Times calls former Spanish Prime Minister irresponsible and selfish.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/03/2020 13:02

Sunday's cabinet meeting with a limited number of ministers.

State of emergency

Cabinet approves suspension of non-essential work

"Containment measures are reducing the transmission of the virus, but we have to go one step further."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2020 16:08

Rafael Nadal was one of those who participated in the LaLigaSantander Fest.

Coronavirus

Virtual concert raises funds for health equipment

Rafael Nadal, Sergio Ramos, David Bisbal were among those who took part.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2020 13:35

Prime Minister Sánchez speaking on Saturday.

State of emergency

Sánchez: All non-essential work to stop

A system of "recoverable paid leave" will be applied; the latest measure takes effect from Monday and lasts until 9 April (inclusive).

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/03/2020 19:37

A coronavirus protective mask for the world.

News

Coronavirus Global Roundup

Nearly 600,000 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/03/2020 13:04

300,000 job losses predicted in Spain because of Covid-19.

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Balearic Islands worst affected by Covid-19

Coronavirus will cause 300,000 layoffs in Spain.

27/03/2020 14:16

Matt Hancock

Coronavirus

British Secretary for Health tests positive for Covid-19

He will continue to work from home in self isolation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2020 14:01

Municipal workers wearing protective

Coronavirus

Spain reports 769 new coronavirus deaths but says daily rise stabilizing

The number of people infected in the country rose overnight to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday.

Reuters27/03/2020 13:47

Boris Johnson

Coronavirus

British Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

" I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2020 12:27

Russian Tupolev Cargo Plane.

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Russian planes to bring medical supplies from China

The Government charters Russian cargo planes to bring medical supplies from China.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2020 09:11

Thousands beating coronavirus in Spain.

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Every cloud has a silver lining

New map shows how many patients have survived coronavirus in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2020 13:19

Death toll from coronavirus soars in Spain.

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655 dead from coronavirus in Spain in 24 hours

Spanish death toll from coronavirus now stands at 4,089.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2020 12:57

Hearses carrying corpses leave an ice rink, being used as a morgue, during the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Spain's coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000

The overall number of coronavirus cases soared to 56,188 from 47,610 on Wednesday.

Reuters26/03/2020 12:22

Fet a Soller exports increasing.

Agriculture

Soller exports soar during Covid-19 lockdown

Soller exports booming during coronavirus lockdown.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2020 11:11

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

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

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

The entrance to Emergencies at La Paz Hospital in Madrid.

Coronavirus

Spain overtakes China as coronavirus death toll soars

In the last 24 hours, 738 people have died from Covid-19 in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/03/2020 12:17

Prince Charles

Coronavirus

British Royal tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19.

Reuters25/03/2020 11:57

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