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Catalonia introduces new mobility restrictions after Easter spike in coronavirus cases
‘Comarcas’ in the northeastern region will be under a perimetral lockdown from Friday, meaning no one can enter or leave without a justified reason
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Catalan premier asks residents not to travel to Madrid due to rising coronavirus cases
Quim Torra also stated on Monday that he wants passengers arriving in Catalonia from the region via plane or train to be subject to temperature checks
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Fearing mandatory lockdown, Barcelona residents head for Costa Brava
Tourists from the Catalan capital filled the coastal town of Platja d'Aro over the weekend, despite recommendations to avoid travel due to the rising number of coronavirus cases
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Spyware attack on Catalan leaders’ cellphones triggers political storm in Spain
The Interior Ministry, National Police and Civil Guard all deny having hired the services of NSO, the Israeli company that created the software
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Spanish government secures support for sixth and final extension to state of alarm
Deal with the Basque Nationalist Party and the Catalan Republican Left will ensure that the executive’s emergency powers for dealing with the coronavirus crisis remain in place until June 21
Spanish Congress prepares for possible end-of-year investiture vote
As the Socialist Party and Catalan Republican Left get closer to a deal to get Pedro Sánchez sworn back into office, lawmakers are asked to stay near Madrid in case they need to rush back from holidays
Barcelona takes stock of damage from week of street violence
Retailers and hotels have suffered losses, while the city assesses impact at €2.7 million in destroyed urban furniture
Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia: the Barcelona basilica without a building permit
Under construction for 136 years so far, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is not overseen by any authority to ensure that construction complies with building norms
Cultural institutions see decline in sales due to Catalan crisis
Instability over the last two months is having an impact on cultural consumption in the region
Future of historic Catalan monastery that Columbus visited in limbo
Local authorities hope to save beautiful Sant Jeroni de la Murtra site but negotiations are stalled
Barcelona remembers victims of terrorism in memorial stressing diversity
A week on, 900 people of all faiths pay tribute to the victims of the attacks
Fists fly as new Franco exhibition opens in Barcelona
Protesters disrupt controversial show looking at legacy of dictator in Catalan capital
National Arts Prize winners say “no, thank you” to protest government cuts
Photographer and musician decline awards to highlight “shameful” state of culture sector
Catalonia to charge internet connection levy to fund movie industry
Regional government unfazed by vocal opposition from carriers
Catalonia will charge 0.25 euros for each internet connection
Money will go to improving the Catalan audiovisual industry
Sculptor Jaume Plensa takes Velázquez art prize
The artist is best known for his large-scale sculptures of letters and numbers
Panoramas of disaster
Wim Wenders’ photography show captures Ground Zero and Fukushima
Barcelona slams door on Catholic monarchs TV show
Museum sparks row by denying crew of ‘Isabel’ access to film on historic site
Tom Sharpe’s Wilt stays in Catalonia
A foundation will administer the novelist's literary legacy, including manuscripts and correspondence
Bursting on the sidewalk
Bar owners are unhappy with the idea of letting just anyone use their restrooms
Down and out in Catalonia
The number of homeless in Barcelona has risen by 32 percent since 2008 Charities say cuts are making it harder to help the most vulnerable
Barcelona wants complete ban on street prostitution
Pressure groups argue tighter controls will increase the risks women face
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