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Creativity Under A Coronavirus Cloud
Barcelona musicians go viral with coronavirus songs.
Coronavirus
Pedro Sánchez: Longer confinement is "a very tough measure"
The state of emergency will last until 11 April, but will need Congress ratification.
Coronavirus
State of emergency to be extended by fifteen days
The state of emergency was initially until 29 March.
Coronavirus
Sánchez: There are tough days ahead
The prime minister called on the Spanish people to "prepare emotionally" for the end of this coming week.
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British woman refused entry over Covid-19 restrictions
British woman refused entry to Majorca for ignoring coronavirus restrictions.
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.
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King Felipe appeals for unity in defeating coronavirus
The King's message: Coronavirus "is a crisis we are fighting and which we shall win and overcome".
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Police and emergency services thank the Spanish people
Sirens were sounded across Spain at 8pm.
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Armed Forces uphold coronavirus lockdown in Majorca
Armed Forces bolster coronavirus lockdown in Majorca.
Royal Family
Spanish Royals cancel US visit over Covid-19
Spanish Royals cancel US visit over coronavirus.
Economy
Spain announces 200 bln euro aid package for coronavirus crisis
The government would provide 117 billion euros with the rest from private companies.
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.
Business
Volkswagen starts shutting down production in Europe in face of coronavirus
Production will be halted at VW’s Spanish plants.
Business
Airbus to suspend production in France and Spain
Factories in Britain, where Airbus makes wings, can continue to operate for several days.
State of Emergency
Spain takes drastic action to contain coronavirus
Spanish Prime Minister takes drastic action over coronavirus.
Health
An update from Ambassador Hugh Elliott on Coronavirus
Watch the video to British tourists in Spain.
Royal family
Former king at the centre of new scandal
Scandal preceded the abdication of Juan Carlos in 2014; now there is more.
State of Emergency
Spain's government readies package to help companies weather coronavirus crisis
"We are still working on providing liquidity for self-employed people, small businesses and large companies, so they face the situation protecting jobs."
State of Emergency
Spanish streets deserted as government plans to extend state of emergency
Spain's 47 million people have been under partial lockdown since Saturday night.
Health
Spain's coronavirus cases rise to 8,744, death toll up at 297
The number of coronavirus fatalities in Spain rose to 297 today.
News
Changes at Mercadona over coronavirus
Mercadona changes hours and criteria amid coronvirus crisis.
State of Emergency
Spain plans extension of coronavirus state of emergency, mulls border shutdown
The government's official coronavirus death toll rose to 288 on Sunday, with 7,753 confirmed cases of infection.
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Bars and restaurants to close under Spain's state of alert measures
Bars and restaurants making home deliveries will be able to stay open.
Coronavirus
Travel to work permitted as state of alert imposes restrictions on movement
Expressly prohibited is any outing for a "leisure" purpose.
Health
Spain could surpass 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week
The current Spanish tally stands at 4,209.
Retail
Inditex to temporarily close all stores in Spain over coronavirus
Spain is the Inditex's largest network of stores by far, accounting for about a sixth of group sales.
Health
Spain to enter state of emergency over coronavirus
The state of emergency will allow authorities to confine infected people and ration goods.
Health
Spain to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make an address to the nation this afternoon.
Health
Madrid region orders shutdown of all bars, shops except supermarkets and chemists
Restaurants, bars and shops to close in Madrid from tomorrow.
La Liga Football
Coronavirus cancels Spanish football
The big clash on Saturday between Real Mallorca and Barcelona is now cancelled.
Health
Spain bans events with more than 1,000 people in coronavirus risk zones
Government will evaluate whether to ban mass-attendance events on a case-by-case basis.
Health
Parliament, schools shut down in Spain as coronavirus spreads
* All schools in Madrid, Rioja wine-growing region closed* 35 deaths so far across Spain* Lower of house of parliament suspends session* Flights from Italy suspended* La Liga football matches played behind closed doors
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"