Second case of omicron variant detected in Spain
Spanish Health Ministry recommends limiting the number of guests at Christmas gatherings as the coronavirus incidence rate rises to 208 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over 14 days
How to reduce the risk of coronavirus contagion over Christmas
Family gatherings and end-of-year celebrations are the perfect breeding ground for the virus, but preventive measures can lower the likelihood of infection
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Why now? The key points behind the changes at Inditex, including the appointment of Marta Ortega as chair
The company brought forward the naming of the group founder’s daughter in this key role thanks to its strong position in the wake of the Covid crisis
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Covid passports in Spain: A region-by-region breakdown of where they are required, and for which activities
Eight of the country’s territories have received permission from the courts to require the document for access to places such as bars, nightclubs and hospitals
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Spain lists omicron as ‘variant of concern’ as Catalonia detects two suspected cases
The incidence rate rose 24 points on Monday and is now 199 infections per 100,000
Advancing lava from La Palma volcano poses new threat to La Laguna neighborhood
Experts are hoping that the molten rock will come to a stop before it further damages an area that has been evacuated three times already
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Four dead in a fire inside squatter building in downtown Barcelona
Victims include two young children aged one and three who were living in an abandoned bank branch with six other people
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Spain tightens travel restrictions amid concerns over omicron variant
Visitors from the United Kingdom who are not EU residents will now only be able to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated, while those from ‘high-risk’ areas will need to provide a negative Covid test in addition to proof of vaccination
First case of omicron variant detected in Spain, in traveler from South Africa
Spanish hospitals have already begun searching for the new strain of the coronavirus, using genetic sequencing as a benchmark but also PCR results
The new wave of coronavirus infections in Europe: What’s the situation and how is it being felt in Spain?
Hospitals in countries where there is higher vaccination coverage appear to be faring better, but there are examples that suggest caution is needed both on the continent and on Spanish territory
The effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines illustrated by two graphs
The elderly are 25 times more at risk of dying from the disease if unvaccinated, according to figures from the Spanish Health Ministry
In Spain, elderly 25 times more at risk of dying from Covid-19 if unvaccinated
Coronavirus infections continue to rise, with the incidence rate jumping seven points to 132 per 100,000 on Tuesday
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As new vents open in La Palma, experts say volcanic eruption could be longest in 500 years
Lava flow is affecting previously spared areas of the Spanish island, while an increase in tremors and emissions suggests the volcano is becoming more active
Reading the signs: When will the volcanic eruption on La Palma end?
The Spanish island continues to experience earthquakes and lava flows, but there is already talk of “positive” developments that might mean the worst is over. Here’s how experts are interpreting the available data
La Palma volcano creates new delta in the sea, prompting authorities to confine 3,000 people
The molten rock began to enter the water on Monday, around two kilometers from the existing platform. A total of 43 earth tremors were also detected during the night
La Palma volcano in numbers: €700m in damages, 5,100 quakes and 7,000 evacuated
Two months have now passed since the eruption began, making it the longest to hit the Spanish island since 1712
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Live feed | The eruption of the volcano in La Palma
Catalan government defies Supreme Court ruling on teaching more Spanish language at schools
Regional education chief defends the current immersion program and urges principals to ignore a decision that would mean delivering at least 25% of classes in the national tongue
What life is like for the women and children in Spain under police protection due to gender violence
Women’s groups in Spain take to the streets to protest against gender violence
Demonstrations were held in several cities, with demonstrators rallying together to call for an end to killings of women and girls: 37 victims have been recorded just this year
How depopulation of rural areas is fueling political protest against ‘emptied Spain’
Encouraged by the parliamentary success of a tiny party named Teruel Exists, a new platform representing underfunded regions is getting ready to run in the next general election and start advocating for change
Meet Joaquín, the Real Madrid-supporting bar owner who’s loved by Atlético fans
The latter have found an unusual place to enjoy their pre-match beers at Akelarre, an establishment that’s packed with memorabilia from their rival but happens to be located close to Atleti’s new stadium
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US schools provide a new front in the country’s culture wars
Mask mandates and the teaching of critical race theory and transgender issues have been met with anger by some parents, who have insulted and harassed educators and even issued death threats
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Covid passports: Which countries require them, and for what
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How to reduce the risk of coronavirus contagion over Christmas
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Low vaccination rate in poor countries creates breeding ground for coronavirus mutations
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The young man bringing Plato’s ideas to a troubled community on the Colombia-Venezuela border
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