Speaking the day before the state of alarm is due to be lifted, Pedro Sánchez made a televised address to 'take stock' of the situation, and to thank those on the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic
In the video of the incident, a gunman is seen firing at the images of several high-profile politicians, including Pedro Sánchez and Pablo Iglesias
The report was ratified by the advisory body 10 days before the implementation of a state of alarm over the spread of Covid-19
The government is counting on EU funds to help with the economic recovery, but faces political disputes at home over the use of the money
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund started in the role last October, and is now faced with the global economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic
The draft of the plan, to which EL PAÍS has had access, sets out a long list of structural reforms as well as support for the country’s ailing tourism sector
Travelers from countries outside Schengen will be permitted to enter from July 1, providing there is a reciprocal agreement on travel and taking into account the epidemiological situation in the country of origin.
Fear of new outbreaks is also prompting regional governments to maintain limits on nighttime bars and nightclubs
In a televised address today, Pedro Sánchez appealed for ‘unity’ among political parties ‘to achieve reconstruction’
The political right had made much of the government's alleged role in allowing public gatherings on March 8, when the coronavirus epidemic began to be apparent
Most parts of the country will enter the final stage of the deescalation process on Monday, which will end on June 21 when the state of alarm expires
The Spanish government so far intends to wait until July 1 to lift this coronavirus restriction, and says decisions will be made based on health criteria
Madrid authorities have said they will not request to move to the final stage, but instead wait until the state of alarm comes to an end on June 21 and the entire country enters the “new normality”
Distance between students is reduced from two to one-and-a-half meters, but classrooms may accommodate no more than 20 children
Regional and central government officials have warned of legal consequences after EL PAÍS revealed that internal protocols excluded some coronavirus patients from hospital admission
The sweeping legislation on the protection of minors seeks to “end impunity,”and has been backed by British pianist James Rhodes
The new rules, which will be in place until the government considers that the coronavirus crisis is over, include the obligatory use of face masks and prevention measures in the workplace
The probe will focus on Juan Carlos‘s connection to suspected payments made in exchange for the contract to build the AVE high-speed rail link to Mecca
During a televised address today, Pedro Sánchez criticized cuts made to Spain’s regional healthcare systems, but defended how the system had coped during the coronavirus crisis
Scientists Rafael Yuste and Darío Gil believe that the moment has come to elevate scientific thinking to the spheres of power, as was previously done with the economy and the law
A draft decree being prepared by the government includes fines of up to €100 for people who do not wear the face coverings in closed public spaces
Most European Union states want to lift restrictions at internal borders by June 15, but Madrid is insisting on July 1
The Madrid region and the city of Barcelona will enter the second stage, which allows social gatherings of up to 15 people and lifts the restrictions on outdoor activity
In internal emails seen by EL PAÍS, the head of social policy said that the decision to deny certain coronavirus patients medical attention would have “serious legal consequences”
The chairman of Ferrovial believes that the government should not fast-track major changes without prior debate, and that if it does, it should do so to facilitate the creation of decent jobs for all Spaniards
Several regional authorities will also ask the central government for permission to enter the last stage before the beginning of the so-called “new normality”
Pedro Sánchez was harshly criticized for his handling of the coronavirus crisis by the PP and Vox, but found the votes needed for a final period of the emergency measures